Role Overview

The Senior Manager will oversee the delivery, enhancement, and support of finance business applications with a focus on reporting and consolidations platforms. The position involves managing business change initiatives, optimising processes, and ensuring application stability and compliance. The role requires close collaboration with stakeholders, IT teams, and external vendors to ensure efficient delivery of services and solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Lead finance stakeholders and subject matter experts through project implementations, including requirements gathering, fit-gap analysis, and solution design.
Oversee configuration and functional design of applications, including Hyperion, OneStream, Blackline, and Workiva.
Manage enhancements, upgrades, and integrations across finance applications, ensuring alignment with business needs.
Partner closely with ERP system teams across GL, AM, TR, AP, PO, and PC to ensure effective integration and collaboration.
Support transformation initiatives, leveraging automation tools such as Alteryx, Power Automate, and AI to drive process improvements across EPM and ERP systems.
Provide governance for process workflows, change management, and adoption of new tools and processes.
Ensure development of training materials and communication plans, coordinating with HR and corporate communications teams where required.
Support testing processes, including functional, integration, and user acceptance testing.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues, identifying opportunities for standardisation and process efficiency.
Implement and maintain a control framework within finance systems to support compliance requirements.
Lead, coach, and mentor a small team, supporting professional development and knowledge sharing.

Skills and Experience

Strong background in managing finance business applications, with hands-on experience in Hyperion, OneStream, Blackline, and Workiva.
Previous exposure to ERP systems (GL, AM, TR, AP, PO, PC) and collaboration with ERP teams.
Proven experience in accounting, financial reporting, and consolidations.
Demonstrated success in leading transformation initiatives, including the use of automation and AI for process improvement.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Experience in vendor management and contract negotiations.
Previous leadership experience, with the ability to coach, mentor, and develop team members.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related discipline.
At least ten years’ experience in a finance systems or business applications leadership role.
Professional certifications such as PMP or Series 99 are advantageous.

Additional Information

The role is based in Florida with in office requirement with occasional remote
Minimal travel is expected (less than 25%).
The position sits within a regulated financial services environment with high standards for compliance and governance.

Henderson Drake

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