Sr. Manager Business Applications Finance | Corporate Services | GTDP

Technical Solution Envisioning and Relationship Management • Build a strong partnership with Finance leadership, process owners, and key stakeholders to integrate into strategic Finance priorities. • Develop and maintain the Finance technology strategy and multi-year roadmap, aligned with Finance transformation priorities and enterprise technology strategy. • Assist and advise the Business Product Owner on key technical decisions and contribute to the House of Quality, product backlog, and epic elaboration. • Work alongside the Business Product Owner to define, manage, and accept user stories and ensure requirements are outcome-led. • Participate in RFx processes and evaluate the functional and technical capabilities of vendors and solutions. • Support business cases, operating model changes, and integration into planning and budgeting cycles. • Introduce innovations to Finance through automation, analytics, AI, and emerging technology. Finance Transformation and Product Ownership • Own and manage the Finance technology demand pipeline and support prioritization based on value, risk, strategic alignment, dependencies, and delivery capacity. • Translate Finance priorities into clear product requirements, epics, capabilities, and user stories. • Partner with Finance teams across various financial domains to identify opportunities to simplify and standardize processes. • Challenge demand constructively to avoid fragmented point solutions and promote reuse of strategic enterprise platforms. Technical Solution Delivery • Contribute to solution definition and architecture development with the Principal Engineer. • Support the Program Manager and Scrum Master/Project Manager in defining program/project plans. • Participate in sprint planning and clear technical questions. • Support the Product Manager with elaboration of the Product Backlog and ensure user stories meet the definition of ready. • Work with the Principal Engineer to obtain SDAF approvals and collaborate with GTDP COE teams in support and delivery. Technology, Architecture, Data and AI • Maintain a strategic view of the Finance application portfolio, including lifecycle, technical debt, and rationalisation opportunities. • Ensure solutions comply with enterprise architecture, cybersecurity, risk, integration, data, and technology standards. • Partner with Data teams to enhance Finance data quality, governance, and accessibility. • Identify and shape appropriate AI, GenAI, workflow, and intelligent automation use cases. Governance, Risk and Controls • Ensure Finance solutions support financial controls, auditability, segregation of duties, regulatory requirements, resilience, and business continuity. • Participate in investment, architecture, portfolio, change, and service governance forums. • Manage technology, delivery, service, and application lifecycle risks for critical Finance platforms. Required Skills To Be Successful: • Strategic thinking and the ability to align Finance technology investments with broader enterprise goals. • Proficient in Agile Methods and Design Thinking to facilitate effective product management and delivery. • Ability to influence stakeholders and lead cross-functional teams to achieve strategic outcomes. • Advanced knowledge of business process design, finance technology strategy, and enterprise solution architecture. What Qualifies You For The Role: • Degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, Finance, or a related discipline. A relevant professional or postgraduate qualification in a combination of Finance and Technology is preferred. • 10-15 years of IT experience and 8-10 years of Business Domain Experience in Finance technology, enterprise applications, or transformation roles. • Strong experience with SCRUM or Agile environments and Design Thinking sessions, with a solid understanding of enterprise integration, data, security, architecture, and financial control principles. • Proven track record in delivering complex cross-functional transformation initiatives while working with external consultants and system integrators.