Manager, Finance Technology

Ma’aden; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining and mineral company in the Riyadh Region is seeking a Finance Technology Leader to oversee financial systems development and automation. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in finance systems and a strong background in leadership and stakeholder engagement. This role also involves managing financial planning systems and driving innovation within the finance organization.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in finance systems, financial planning & analysis, or business process improvement.
• Prior leadership experience managing teams or cross-functional projects.
• Strong hands-on experience with financial planning systems such as Anaplan, Hyperion, or SAP BPC.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Finance Technology function and financial process automation.
• Manage the design, implementation, and improvement of financial planning systems.
• Oversee the identification and automation of manual finance processes.
• Provide guidance to the Planning Systems Specialist and Process Automation Specialist.
• Collaborate with finance teams to meet evolving needs.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or related field

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Anaplan

Alteryx

Power Automate

Job description

Key Accountabilities

Leadership & Strategy

• Lead the Finance Technology function, including planning system development and financial process automation.
• Partner with the VP of Business Performance to define and execute the digital finance roadmap.
• Act as a strategic liaison between Finance, IT, and other business units to ensure technology initiatives align with financial objectives.

System Management & Enhancement

• Oversee the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of financial planning systems (Anaplan, Oracle, SAP, etc.).
• Ensure the integrity, availability, and performance of financial data and planning tools.
• Manage system upgrades, testing, user training, and documentation.

Process Automation & Innovation

• Lead the identification and automation of manual finance processes using tools such as Power Automate, Alteryx, or RPA platforms.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the finance organization.
• Ensure proper change management and governance processes are followed.
• Proven experience with Oracle EPM systems and/or finance process automation using tools like RPA, Power Automate, or Alteryx.

Team Leadership

• Provide guidance and direction to the Planning Systems Specialist and Process Automation Specialist.
• Set clear goals, conduct performance reviews, and support professional development.
• Foster a collaborative and agile team environment.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with FP&A, Controllership, and other finance teams to understand evolving needs and deliver scalable solutions.
• Work closely with IT on system integrations, data governance, and architecture alignment.
• Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders clearly and effectively.

Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Competencies

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or related field (MBA or CPA/CMA is a plus).

Minimum Experience

• 7+ years of experience in finance systems, financial planning & analysis, or business process improvement.
• Prior leadership experience managing teams or cross-functional projects.

Maaden High Performance Competencies

• Strong hands-on experience with financial planning systems (e.g., Anaplan, Hyperion, SAP BPC).
• Familiarity with automation tools (e.g., Alteryx, UiPath, Power Automate, SQL, Python).

Skills

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to lead change in a dynamic, fast-paced environment