Senior Manager - Finance implementation

Abu Dhabi Ports; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Abu Dhabi Ports seeks a senior ERP/Finance Transformation leader to design and implement standard financial frameworks for its international ports. You will own rollout plans, coordinate with ERP vendors for Oracle Fusion integration, and ensure teams are trained per ADPG policies.

Lead cross‑functional projects with Corporate Finance and IT, document requirements, and manage timelines and budgets. Strong accounting qualifications (CPA/CFA) are essential for success in this global role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or any relevant Master’s degree is a plus.
• Chartered accountancy or suitable accounting qualification is essential (CPA or CFA)

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain standard financial frameworks for all international ports
• Own the rollout plan for the portfolio and timely roll out financial processes and systems for new ports companies across the world
• Ensure local teams are trained and onboarded in relation ADPG accounting policies systems etc
• Work with Finance and the ERP vendor to review and design the financial chart of accounts in preparation for upload to the new Finance Module
• Work with support HR and the ERP vendor to document the payroll process and related requirements for configuration of the HR and Payroll modules
• Manage the overall Oracle Fusion implementation projects in partnership with the ERP Vendor Corporate Finance and IT from initiation planning execution to closing for international ports
• Work with the ERP vendor and IT to design and implement the integration between the operational ports systems and Oracle
• Contribute to the preparation of project documentation for each implementation phase such as timelines requirements process maps solution designs and change management plans
• Ensure effective communications and expectations with internal and external stakeholders by chairing and minuting regular project team meetings
• Ensure quality and timely delivery for all project related action items and deliverables
• Keep track of the project schedule against milestones
• Analyze project progress and costs when necessary adapt scope timelines and costs to ensure that project team adheres to project requirements
• Prepare periodic summary progress updates to project sponsors including completed work upcoming work and any risks the project faces
• Provide effective leadership supervision and guidance to international teams
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that encourages creativity innovation and high performance
• Ensure effective communication and coordination among the team as well as with other departments and external partners
• Ensure timely implementation of ADPG process and systems for effective integration of new international ports
• Ensure a robust performance management framework in place by having the right process and systems
• Work closely with other departments to ensure that the company s financial goals are met

Education

Bachelor degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration

Master's degree (relevant)

CPA or CFA

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Create and maintain standard financial frameworks for all international ports
• Own the rollout plan for the portfolio and timely role out financial processes and systems for new ports companies across the world
• Ensure local teams are trained and onboarded in relation ADPG accounting policies systems etc
• Work with Finance and the ERP vendor to review and design the financial chart of accounts in preparation for upload to the new Finance Module
• Work with support HR and the ERP vendor to document the payroll process and related requirements for configuration of the HR and Payroll modules
• Manage the overall Oracle Fusion implementation projects in partnership with the ERP Vendor Corporate Finance and IT from initiation planning execution to closing for international ports
• Work with the ERP vendor and IT to design and implement the integration between the operational ports systems and Oracle
• Contribute to the preparation of project documentation for each implementation phase such as timelines requirements process maps solution designs and change management plans
• Ensure effective communications and expectations with internal and external stakeholders by chairing and minuting regular project team meetings
• Ensure quality and timely delivery for all project related action items and deliverables
• Keep track of the project schedule against milestones
• Analyze project progress and costs when necessary adapt scope timelines and costs to ensure that project team adheres to project requirements
• Prepare periodic summary progress updates to project sponsors including completed work upcoming work and any risks the project faces

People Management Responsibilities

• Provide effective leadership supervision and guidance to international teams
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that encourages creativity innovation and high performance
• Ensure effective communication and coordination among the team as well as with other departments and external partners

Strategic Responsibilities

• Ensure timely implementation of ADPG process and systems for effective integration of new international ports
• Ensure a robust performance management framework in place by having the right process and systems
• Work closely with other departments to ensure that the company s financial goals are met

Qualifications

Bachelor s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or any relevant Master s degree is a plus. Chartered accountancy or suitable accounting qualification is essential (CPA or CFA)