Head of Finance IT: ERP & Digital Transformation

Chanel Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

World-class training programs

Inclusive culture

Global exposure

Professional growth within luxury

Job summary

Chanel seeks a Head of Finance IT to lead global technology strategy for Finance, spanning reporting, FP&A, Tax, Treasury, and Risk Management. You will manage London and Paris teams, align with ERP initiatives, and drive data governance and intelligent automation.

The role requires 10+ years in IT leadership within finance, strong stakeholder management, and a track record of delivering complex transformations in a multinational setting. London-based with global collaboration.

Qualifications

• Significant IT leadership with finance domain experience.
• Experience leading global ERP strategy & architecture.
• Proven ability to secure investment for transformation.

Responsibilities

• Define global technology strategy and future-state architecture for Finance.
• Lead a London-based team and Paris-based team for Corporate Finance.
• Manage portfolio delivery on time, cost and scope.

Skills

IT leadership

Finance domain knowledge

Strategic roadmapping

Vendor management

Stakeholder management

Change management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

English proficiency

Leadership & mentoring

Education

Degree in Finance or IT Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Oracle Financials

Oracle Planning Analytics

PowerPlan

Coupa

Edicom

Concur

Oversight

Reval

Fides

AuditBoard

Origami Risk

Job description

Chanel seeks a Head of Finance IT to lead global technology strategy for Finance, spanning reporting, FP&A, Tax, Treasury, and Risk Management. You will manage London and Paris teams, align with ERP initiatives, and drive data governance and intelligent automation.

The role requires 10+ years in IT leadership within finance, strong stakeholder management, and a track record of delivering complex transformations in a multinational setting. London-based with global collaboration.