Sr. Director, Enterprise Finance Systems

Socket.dev; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

OpenText is seeking a Senior Director, Finance Systems to lead global SAP on-premises delivery and S/4HANA Cloud modernization. You will partner with senior Finance and IT leaders to translate business priorities into technology outcomes and drive modernization across regions.

You will shape roadmaps, oversee delivery and operations, ensure SOX controls, and foster innovation through AI-enabled solutions while guiding a high-performing, distributed team.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience leading engineering, development, or technology delivery teams.
• Strong experience leading complex SAP ERP delivery and operations.
• Proven experience leading S/4HANA Cloud implementations, including program delivery and post-go-live stabilization.
• Understanding of cross-domain tech ecosystems including Finance, HR, CRM.
• Experience with Mergers, Acquisitions, and Divestitures (M&A) tech integrations.
• Experience leading multiple complex workstreams in a global organization.
• High-tech software or technology services industry experience is an asset.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop the finance systems roadmap with senior leaders.
• Lead delivery, operational support and continuous improvement of SAP on-premises apps.
• Drive finance modernization including S/4HANA Cloud capabilities.
• Collaborate with Architecture to maintain the Financial Systems Landscape.
• Deliver changes and bug fixes for all finance systems.
• Ensure SOX and IT general controls in operations.
• Lead the people agenda for the finance systems team.
• Influence staff across business and IT to achieve goals.
• Advance adoption of AI and emerging technologies for business outcomes.
• Contribute to overall technology delivery strategy and cross-functional workstreams.

Skills

SAP ERP

S/4HANA Cloud

Finance systems

AI in finance

Leadership

M&A integrations

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

SAP

Job description

OPENTEXT - THE INFORMATION COMPANY

OpenText is a global leader in information management, where innovation, creativity, and collaboration are the key components of our corporate culture. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to partner with the most highly regarded companies in the world, tackle complex issues, and contribute to projects that shape the future of digital transformation.

AI-First. Future-Driven. Human-Centered.

At OpenText, AI is at the heart of everything we do—powering innovation, transforming work, and empowering digital knowledge workers. We are hiring talent AI can't replace to help us shape the future of information management. Join us.

Your Impact

As Senior Director, Finance Systems within OpenText’s CDO organization, you’ll have the opportunity to shape how technology enables Finance at a global scale. This is a highly visible leadership role where you’ll lead functional and technical teams responsible for Finance systems delivery, operations, and modernization, including SAP on-premises applications and integrated services.

You’ll help drive OpenText’s Finance modernization agenda, including the implementation of S/4HANA Cloud, while partnering with senior Finance and IT leaders to turn business priorities into technology outcomes. You’ll lead through complexity, leverage AI and emerging technologies, and deliver measurable value for Finance teams and business users globally.

What you will do:

• Work closely with senior leaders to understand business objectives and develop the finance systems roadmap.
• Responsible for leading the team in the delivery, operational support and continuous improvement of the SAP on-premises applications.
• Finance modernization including the implementation of S/4HANA Cloud capabilities and the broader ecosystem of solutions integrated into SAP
• Work with Architecture and rest of the peer network to develop and maintain Financial Systems Landscape relevance.
• Accountable for delivery of change & bug-fixes for all finance Systems
• Accountable for the operational upkeep of the finance systems including SOX and other IT general controls.
• Accountable for people agenda for the finance systems team.
• Key contributor to the overall technology delivery strategy, ensuring the realization of goals such as reuse, infrastructure simplification, cost management, solution flexibility, operational resilience and the practical use of emerging technologies, including AI, to solve outcome-driven business and IT use cases.
• Build strong cross-organizational relationships and effectively influence staff across the business and IT.

What You Are Great At:

• Building strong relationships and effectively managing expectations with senior stakeholders, business partners, peers, and external vendors.
• Breaking down complex business problems into practical technology solutions, including automation and AI, to deliver measurable business and IT outcomes.
• Leading effectively in a global operating model, with teams distributed across geographies and organizational structures.
• Communicating complex technical and business concepts clearly and effectively to leadership and diverse audiences.
• Thinking strategically and critically, developing roadmaps, and translating strategy into execution.
• Managing multiple priorities, plans, and budgets in a fast‑paced environment while delivering on time and on budget.
• Driving best practices, continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and a culture of learning across teams.
• Building and motivating high-performing teams and fostering an environment of trust, collaboration, and accountability.

What It Takes to Excel:

• 10+ years of experience leading engineering, development, or technology delivery teams.
• Strong experience leading complex SAP ERP delivery and operations, including SAP on-premises platforms and integrated Finance systems.
• Proven experience leading S/4HANA Cloud implementations, including program delivery, business process transformation, stakeholder alignment, cutover, and post-go‑live stabilization.
• Strong understanding of complementary financial systems and cross-domain technology ecosystems, including Finance, HR, and CRM.
• Experience supporting technology integrations related to Mergers, Acquisitions, and Divestitures (M&A).
• Experience leading multiple complex workstreams within a global organization.
• High-tech software or technology services industry experience is an asset.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant discipline, college diploma, or equivalent experience.

One Last Thing:

If you’re a strategic technology leader who thrives on transformation, enjoys solving complex business challenges, and wants to shape the future of Finance technology at a global scale, we’d love to hear from you.

Compensation:

At OpenText, we offer a thoughtfully designed benefits package that supports your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. As you move through the hiring process, we’re happy to provide more details about our compensation programs, including variable and commission compensation opportunities for eligible roles, vacation entitlement, and paid time off.

Salary Range:

Depending on the candidate’s education, experience, skills, geographical location, and alignment with internal equity and external market, actual salary may vary and be higher or lower than the range posted.

AI Usage Disclosure:

As part of our commitment to transparency, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in various stages of our recruitment process, including resume screening, candidate matching, interview scheduling, and communications. These tools are designed to improve efficiency, reduce bias, and enhance candidate experience. All decisions regarding hiring are made by qualified human professionals, and we continuously monitor our AI systems to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable regulations.

OpenText's commitment to diversity and inclusion surpasses legal requirements, evident in our Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy which promotes a respectful and empowering environment for employees of all backgrounds, culture, national origin, race, color, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion, or other basis protected by applicable laws.

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