Digital Finance Domain Lead

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Role Title

Finance Digital Domain Lead

Department

Digital

Reports To

Global Head of Application Services

Team Size

~25–30 FTE

Direct Reports

Portfolio Managers, Application Architects, Project/Program Managers, Delivery Leads

Dotted Line

Application Maintenance & Operational Support Teams

Role Purpose

The Head of Finance IT is responsible for leading the technology strategy, architecture, and delivery for the Finance application domain, with primary focus on AI use cases and SAP Finance and related financial systems.

The role acts as the strategic IT partner to the Finance organization, ensuring that technology solutions support financial operations, regulatory compliance, and the company’s broader digital transformation ambitions.

A key responsibility is to lead the Finance IT stream within the company’s SAP S/4HANA transformation program, ensuring successful implementation and long-term sustainability of the future Finance technology landscape.

The role ensures strong alignment between business strategy, enterprise architecture, project delivery, and operational services, enabling Finance to operate efficiently and innovate through technology.

Key Responsibilities

Finance IT Strategy

• Define and maintain the Finance IT strategy and technology roadmap aligned with business and enterprise IT strategy.

• Drive modernization and continuous improvement of SAP Finance and related financial applications.

• Drive AI use cases in the Finance area

S/4HANA Transformation Leadership

• Lead the Finance domain within the SAP S/4HANA transformation program.

• Ensure alignment between Finance business transformation goals and the S/4HANA solution architecture and implementation.

• Coordinate Finance-related activities across architecture, delivery, data migration, testing, and deployment.

Portfolio & Delivery Governance

• Own and manage the Finance IT project and program portfolio.

• Ensure delivery of strategic initiatives, regulatory projects, and operational improvements.

Architecture & Technology Governance

• Ensure Finance solutions align with enterprise architecture standards and integration principles.

• Drive application lifecycle management, system simplification, and technology modernization.

Operational Excellence

• Ensure strong alignment with application maintenance and operational support teams.

• Maintain stable, secure, and reliable financial application services.

Stakeholder Partnership

• Act as the primary IT partner for Finance leadership and key stakeholders.

• Translate business priorities into technology capabilities and delivery initiatives.

Leadership & Organizational Development

• Lead and develop a high-performing team of approximately 25–30 professionals across portfolio management, architecture, and delivery.

• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability.

Key Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in enterprise IT environments, preferably within large organizations.

• Strong expertise in SAP Finance (FI/CO) and financial application landscapes.

• Proven experience leading ERP or SAP S/4HANA transformation programs.

• Experience managing large IT teams and complex application portfolios.

• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and strategic planning capabilities.

Job Description

Role Title

Head of Finance IT / Finance IT Domain Lead

Department

Information Technology

Reports To

CIO / Head of Enterprise Applications / IT Director

Team Size

~25–30 FTE

Direct Reports

Portfolio Managers, Application Architects, Program/Project Managers, Delivery Leads

Dotted Line

Application Maintenance & Operational Support Teams

Role Purpose

The Head of Finance IT is responsible for leading the technology strategy, architecture, and delivery for the Finance application domain , with a strong focus on SAP Finance and related financial systems .

This role acts as the senior IT partner to the Finance organization , ensuring that the application landscape supports the company’s financial processes, regulatory requirements, operational efficiency, and digital transformation ambitions .

The role leads a multi-disciplinary team of approximately 25–30 professionals responsible for portfolio management, solution architecture, project delivery, and technology governance.

A key accountability of this role is to lead the Finance IT domain within the company’s SAP S/4HANA transformation program , ensuring that the transformation delivers modernized finance capabilities, scalable technology architecture, and sustainable operational services.

The Head of Finance IT ensures alignment between business strategy, enterprise architecture, technology investments, and operational service delivery , enabling Finance to operate effectively and innovate through technology.

Key Responsibilities

Finance IT Strategy & Domain Leadership

• Define and own the IT strategy and technology roadmap for the Finance domain , aligned with enterprise strategy and Finance business priorities.

• Ensure the Finance application landscape enables efficient financial operations, regulatory compliance, and business insight .

• Drive the long-term evolution of SAP Finance and related applica