Senior Manager - Finance Technology - Horizon & Ramp up (CORS300)

Qiddiya Investment Company; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Senior Manager – Finance Technology to oversee financial technology initiatives. The role involves managing technology transitions and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency. Ideal candidates will have at least 12 years in finance or technology management and a strong grasp of financial systems. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive compensation and benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of experience in finance, accounting, or technology management.
• Proven track record in managing technology projects and teams in a finance environment.
• Strong understanding of financial processes and systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage the implementation of financial systems.
• Collaborate with teams to drive technology strategy in finance.
• Lead a team of finance technology professionals.

Skills

Technology management

Finance-related technology solutions

Analytical skills

Leadership

Education

Advanced degree in Finance, Accounting, or IT

Tools

ERP implementations (e.g., SAP)

Job description

Overview

The Senior Manager – Finance Technology will oversee the Horizon and Ramp-up phases of financial technology initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals while delivering value-driven solutions.

Responsibilities

• Manage the technology transition and implementation of financial systems, focusing on enhancing operational efficiency and financial reporting accuracy.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive the development and execution of technology strategy in the finance domain, ensuring all solutions align with overall business objectives.
• Lead and mentor a team of finance technology professionals, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Identify key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of finance technology initiatives and drive informed decision-making.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends to assess their potential application within the organization’s financial operations.
• Participate in budgeting and forecasting processes to ensure project milestones are met and resources allocated effectively.
• Enhance data governance frameworks to ensure data quality, security, and compliance across financial systems.
• Engage with relevant stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technology specifications that support efficient finance processes.
• Ensure robust documentation and training for finance technology systems to promote user engagement and adoption.
• Establish and maintain relationships with technology vendors, ensuring performance standards are met and contracts are managed effectively.
• Offering a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of experience in finance, accounting, or technology management, with a focus on finance-related technology solutions.
• Advanced degree in Finance, Accounting, or IT-related fields.
• Proven track record in managing technology projects and teams in a finance environment.
• Strong understanding of financial processes and systems, including ERP implementations (e.g., SAP). Having relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, Agile) is an asset.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.