IT Application Delivery Lead, Finance Transformation

Lead the delivery of Finance transformation initiatives while ensuring stable, high-quality business-as-usual (BAU) operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team in maintaining stable BAU operations and delivering high-quality outcomes.
• Develop best-fit, end-to-end solutions that address Finance business needs.
• Manage stakeholder expectations through clear communication and effective engagement.
• Oversee Finance initiative delivery, ensuring timely completion through close collaboration with IT stakeholders.
• Design, build, and deploy solutions, including SAP-based ERP and generative AI solutions.
• Lead solution analysis and design in close collaboration with vendors and teams responsible for applications that interface with Finance systems.
• Ensure solution stabilisation after implementation and drive continuous improvement.
• Drive team performance and productivity through effective operating practices, automation, and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
• At least 8 years of combined technical and functional experience in delivering and implementing enterprise solutions, particularly within Finance system.
• At least 8 years of experience leading high-performing teams.
• Highly organised, adaptable, and detail-oriented, with a strong sense of accountability and a proven ability to fulfil commitments.
• Strong knowledge of emerging technologies, with proven experience integrating enterprise platforms, including SAP, with internal and commercial off-the-shelf systems.
• Strong knowledge of project delivery methodologies, tools, and templates, with proven experience applying them across the delivery lifecycle.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and exercise sound judgement.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to coordinate and collaborate effectively across business, technology, and vendor teams.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build productive relationships and align diverse interests.
• Knowledge of the insurance industry and experience with Oracle Hyperion, SAP FPSL, SAP PaPM, SAP BW, or SAP BASIS would be advantageous.