Manager Finance Transformation

Qatar Duty Free; Doha; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Qatar Duty Free is seeking a Manager of Finance Transformation to lead finance processes and drive business transformation initiatives. The role involves managing ERP implementations, improving operational excellence, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve strategic goals. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in finance and ERP systems, alongside strong leadership and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of relevant experience in business transformation and ERP implementation.
• Experience leading cross-functional process improvement projects.
• Lean Six Sigma certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage various finance processes through innovative technology solutions.
• Scope, design, build, implement, and manage finance transformation projects.
• Collaborate with the Group Digital team to ensure finance needs are met.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Process mapping skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Computer Science, MIS, or Mathematics

Professional qualifications (CA, CPA, CMA)

Tools

ERP systems

Oracle Fusion

Job description

Project WAHED offers a unique opportunity to participate in Qatar Airways' most exciting Business Transformation journey.

The Manager of Finance Transformation will leverage both technical expertise and business process improvement skills to lead and manage various finance processes (e.g., P2P, R2R, S2C, DOC, FP&A, GRC, Tax, Business Finance, MIS) through innovative technology solutions and new working methods.

As a SME and key leadership team member, you will help redefine and transform complex finance initiatives to achieve operational excellence, efficiency, and strategic alignment with organizational goals.

Accountabilities :

• Contribute to integrating a new ERP system into the Group's financial systems across multiple or complex finance streams.
• Scope, design, build, implement, test, and manage all phases of the finance transformation project, including resource allocation and budgeting.
• Assist in defining the Finance Target Operating Model with the Head of Finance Transformation and Project Director, supporting the Finance Transformation Agenda.
• Lead change management, ensuring effective communication, stakeholder engagement, and adoption of new processes.
• Manage transition activities, including training, knowledge transfer, business cut-over, and post-Go-Live support.
• Collaborate with the Group Digital team to ensure finance needs are met.
• Identify and mitigate risks in current systems and applications support.
• Document current processes, identify automation opportunities, and streamline back-office operations.
• Own business process designs for finance streams, adhering to key principles, and contribute to ERP project planning and risk mitigation.
• Serve as a process expert, understanding current and future states, and defining implementation strategies.
• Continuously seek innovative solutions for improvement.
• Support ERP team to ensure compliance with design principles and data governance.

Qualifications and Experience :

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent, with at least 8 years of relevant experience.
• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Computer Science, MIS, or Mathematics, with professional qualifications (CA, CPA, CMA).
• Over 8 years in business transformation and ERP implementation.
• At least 4 years in process improvement and operational excellence.
• Minimum 4 years managing operational finance processes (e.g., P2P, R2R, S2C, etc.).
• Experience leading cross-functional process improvement projects.

Preferred :

• Over 5 years of Oracle Fusion project management experience.
• Over 4 years managing ERP implementations and rollouts.
• Experience with project management methodologies like Agile and ITIL in regulated environments.
• Lean Six Sigma certification and experience with process improvement methodologies.

Job Specific Skills :

• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process mapping skills.
• Certified in Project Management with excellent communication skills.
• Proficiency in aviation industry back-office processes such as “Flight to Settle”, “Ticket to Cash”, and “Record to Report”.
• Functional finance experience in various industries.
• Knowledge of ERP systems, integrations, and complex IT infrastructure.

Additional Preferred Skills :

• Expertise in ERP implementation and software delivery best practices (e.g., Oracle).
• Experience with aviation industry processes.
• Lean Six Sigma certification.

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