Manager - Finance Technologies (UAE NAtional)

Dubai Islamic Bank; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Dubai is seeking a finance technology leader to drive the strategic planning and management of Finance Technologies. This role includes overseeing application management, engaging with stakeholders, and vendor management, essential for enhancing customer engagement and satisfaction. Candidates should possess strong experience in finance technology strategy and engineering management.

Qualifications

• Experience in Finance technologies strategy and application management.
• Strong engineering management skills across Finance platforms.
• Demonstrated vendor management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning and execution of Finance technologies strategy.
• Manage application aspects of Finance Technologies and Platforms.
• Coordinate software selection and vendor management.

Job description

This role will lead the strategic planning, development, and management of the organization's Finance Technologies

• Develop, execute, and oversee the organization's Finance technologies strategy to enhance customer engagement and satisfaction.
• Application management of the Finance Technologies and Platforms (OFSAA, FIS Sungard, Oracle GL, Hyperion, VAT, Recon system, Enterprise Performance Management, Enterprise Resource Planning, etc.).
• Engineering management of all platforms and systems relating to the Finance department (MIS / Budgeting and Planning, Financial Reporting, Regulatory Reporting, VAT / Taxation).
• Vertical unit / department champion for strategic initiatives such as Core Remediation Program, Enterprise GL Program, ALM / LRM / IFRS9 Program, GL Consolidation, Enterprise Performance Management, Enterprise Resource Planning, etc.
• Responsible for overseeing all aspects of initiatives / programs throughout project lifecycles to ensure completion within the defined scope, quality, time, and cost estimates.
• Engage with Finance stakeholders regularly to discuss business technology needs and provide thought leadership to the team.
• Coordinate the selection, implementation, and upgrade of the business’s software / applications and services.
• Identify optimization potentials, such as leveraging shared capabilities between processes, increasing the adoption of technology, or simplifying products / services, to drive long-term efficiency improvements, in partnership with the business.
• Vendor management and governance for all external partners and suppliers to ensure effective management and delivery of the systems in scope.
• All the above accountabilities include, but are not limited to, any additional or new tasks or responsibilities assigned by the line manager.