Key Accountabilities
JOB DESCRIPTION
Leadership & Strategy
- Lead the Finance Technology function, including planning system development and financial process automation.
- Partner with the VP of Business Performance to define and execute the digital finance roadmap.
- Act as a strategic liaison between Finance, IT, and other business units to ensure technology initiatives align with financial objectives.
System Management & Enhancement
- Oversee the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of financial planning systems (Anaplan, Oracle, SAP, etc.).
- Ensure the integrity, availability, and performance of financial data and planning tools.
- Manage system upgrades, testing, user training, and documentation.
Process Automation & Innovation
- Lead the identification and automation of manual finance processes using tools such as Power Automate, Alteryx, or RPA platforms.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the finance organization.
- Ensure proper change management and governance processes are followed.
- Proven experience with Oracle EPM systems and/or finance process automation using tools like RPA, Power Automate, or Alteryx.
Team Leadership
- Provide guidance and direction to the Planning Systems Specialist and Process Automation Specialist.
- Set clear goals, conduct performance reviews, and support professional development.
- Foster a collaborative and agile team environment.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Collaborate with FP&A, Controllership, and other finance teams to understand evolving needs and deliver scalable solutions.
- Work closely with IT on system integrations, data governance, and architecture alignment.
- Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders clearly and effectively.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Competencies:
- Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or related field (MBA or CPA/CMA is a plus).
Minimum Experience
- 7+ years of experience in finance systems, financial planning & analysis, or business process improvement.
- Prior leadership experience managing teams or cross-functional projects.
Maaden High Performance Competencies
- Strong hands-on experience with financial planning systems (e.g., Anaplan, Hyperion, SAP BPC).
- Familiarity with automation tools (e.g., Alteryx, UiPath, Power Automate, SQL, Python).
Skills
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Ability to lead change in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
