Sr. Director, Finance Systems (Sap)

Opentext - The Information Company

As the Information Company, our mission at OpenText is to create software solutions and deliver services that redefine the future of digital. Be part of a winning team that leads the way in Enterprise Information Management.

The Opportunity

OpenText is seeking a passionate customer-focused leader to serve as Senior Director for Finance systems within the CIO organisation. This is a very visible and key global leadership role in OpenText with direct business impact, leading a team of functional and technical resources across the globe accountable for the development, expansion, and support of SAP ERP at the core and the supporting services. The right candidate will work closely with the leaders in finance as well as IT to deliver projects (small and large), creating value for the business users.

The Successful Leader Will Be Responsible For

• Working closely with senior leaders to understand business objectives and develop the finance systems roadmap.
• Accountable for delivery of change & bug-fixes for all finance Systems
• Key contributor to the overall technology delivery and ensuring the realization of goals such as reuse, infrastructure simplification, cost management and solution flexibility.
• Build strong cross-organizational relationships and effectively influence staff across the business and IT.
• Working with Architecture and rest of the peer network to develop and maintain Financial Systems Landscape relevance.
• Responsible for leading team in the development, expansion and support of the core SAP platform supported by the various solutions integrated into SAP.
• Accountable for the operational upkeep of the finance systems including SOX and other IT general controls.
• Accountable for people agenda for the finance systems team

What You Are Great At

• Communicating on a technical and business level to Leadership teams
• Creating an environment of knowledge sharing and ongoing learning
• Negotiating with peers and business partners
• Presenting ideas in a clear and concise manner, with consideration of the target audience
• Trusted leader, ability to motivate individuals and teams
• Managing expectations of stakeholders
• Time management and managing multiple priorities
• Breaking down complex business problems into technical solutions
• Promoting best practices with the team and across teams
• Successfully managing plans and budgets
• Developing roadmaps and executing on them
• Working in a global operating model, with delivery teams spread across geographies and people structures
• Delivering on time and on budget
• Strategic and critical thinking
• Building a network of peers, business partners and external vendors/consultants
• Handling a fast-paced environment
• ‘Automation focused’ and help imbibe a culture of continuous improvement

What It Takes To Excel

• The ability to handle multiple streams of work effectively.
• A strong background with cross-domain technology ecosystem knowledge across CRM, HR and finance domains.
• Must have good interpersonal skills.
• At least 10 years’ experience leading engineering / development resources.
• A relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree, College diploma or equivalent experience.
• Must have superior analytical skills.
• Must have superior negotiation skills.
• Strong experience in leading complex SAP ERP System environments.
• Strong knowledge of SAP ERP applications and complimentary financial systems.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with integrations of Mergers & Acquisitions.
• High-tech software services industry experience is a plus.

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