IT Application Delivery Lead, Finance Transformation

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. • 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.