Financial Systems Director

UCC Holding; Doha; On-site; QAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

UCC Holding is seeking a Financial Systems Director to lead ERP strategy, governance, and implementation across UCCH and PIH entities. The role focuses on scalable finance architecture, consolidated reporting, and automated controls to support growth.

You will own SAP ERP and related applications, drive project accounting alignment, and collaborate with IT and business leaders to deliver performance dashboards with BI tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, IT, or related field.
• SAP ERP certification is mandatory.
• 10-12+ years of experience in financial systems or ERP platforms.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the Group Finance Systems roadmap aligned with UCCH and PIH objectives.
• Establish governance, policies, and controls for financial systems and data management.
• Drive standardization of finance processes across all segments and subsidiaries.
• Lead end-to-end ERP implementation, upgrade, and transformation initiatives.
• Own and manage SAP ERP and related financial applications.
• Configure systems to support project accounting, WBS, and contract revenue recognition.
• Collaborate with IT and business units; report to executives; manage vendor relationships.
• Lead data governance and automated controls to minimize financial reporting risks.

Skills

ERP implementation

SAP

Finance systems architecture

Data governance

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Accounting/IT

Master's Degree (MBA, MIS, Finance, or Technology Management) preferred

Tools

SAP ERP

Power BI

SAP Analytics Cloud

Job description

Job Purpose

The Financial Systems Director will lead the strategic direction, governance, implementation, and continuous improvement of enterprise finance systems across UCC Holding (UCCH) and affiliated entities, including Power International Holding (PIH) businesses. The role is responsible for establishing a scalable financial systems architecture that supports contracting, construction, supply & trading operations, group consolidation, management reporting, project accounting, and bookkeeping requirements across multiple entities.
The position will serve as the key liaison between Finance, IT, and Business Units to ensure that ERP platforms, reporting tools, data governance frameworks, and finance technologies effectively support business growth, operational efficiency, and financial control.

Key Responsibilities

ERP Strategy & Governance

• Define and execute the Group Finance Systems roadmap aligned with UCCH and PIH strategic objectives.
• Establish governance, policies, and controls for financial systems and data management.
• Drive the standardization of finance processes across all business segments and subsidiaries.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend system enhancements to support business growth.

ERP Implementation & Transformation

• Lead end-to-end ERP implementation, upgrade, and transformation initiatives.
• Manage ERP rollouts across multiple business entities, divisions, and geographic locations.
• Ensure successful deployment of finance modules including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, Project Accounting, Procurement, and Budgeting.
• Oversee user acceptance testing (UAT), system validation, and change management activities.

Finance Systems Management

• Own and manage SAP ERP and related financial applications.
• Ensure system stability, performance, security, and scalability.
• Develop and maintain finance systems architecture supporting consolidation and financial reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with IT teams to optimize system performance and functionality.

Project Accounting & Business Support

• Ensure ERP systems effectively support EPC and construction project accounting requirements.
• Configure and enhance systems for project costing, WBS structures, contract revenue recognition, and project reporting.
• Support supply chain, trading, procurement, and inventory finance functions through integrated system solutions.
• Facilitate automation of financial and operational reporting processes.

Data Governance & Internal Controls

• Lead initiatives to improve financial data quality, integrity, and governance.
• Establish master data management frameworks across group entities.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and financial governance standards.
• Develop automated controls and validation mechanisms to minimize financial reporting risks.

Reporting & Analytics

• Drive implementation and enhancement of management reporting and business intelligence solutions.
• Support finance leadership with real-time dashboards, KPI reporting, and financial analytics.
• Ensure seamless integration between ERP platforms and BI tools such as Power BI and SAP Analytics Cloud.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary liaison between Finance, IT, external consultants, and business leaders.
• Lead cross-functional workshops to gather requirements and define system enhancements.
• Present ERP strategy, transformation initiatives, and performance metrics to executive leadership.
• Manage relationships with ERP vendors, implementation partners, and system integrators.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• SAP ERP Certification is mandatory.
• Master's Degree (MBA, MIS, Finance, or Technology Management) is highly preferred.

Professional Certifications (Preferred)

• SAP S/4HANA Certification.
• Project Management Professional (PMP).
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).
• SAP Finance (FI/CO) Functional Certification.

Experience

• 10-12+ years of progressive experience managing Financial Systems, ERP Platforms, or Finance Technology functions.
• Proven track record leading large-scale ERP implementations and transformation projects.
• Experience supporting diversified holding companies or multi-business group structures.
• Strong experience managing finance systems within large construction, EPC, infrastructure, or industrial organizations.
• Demonstrated success delivering ERP rollouts across multiple legal entities and business divisions.
• Experience managing external system integrators, consultants, and technology vendors.