ERP Finance Lead

ERP strategy and roadmap

Define the Group finance ERP vision target operating model and multi-year roadmap aligned with the GCFO s priorities and Group growth plans Assess the current application landscape legacy ERPs standalone tools spreadsheets and build the business case including TCO ROI and benefits-realisation plan Recommend the deployment model for a diversified group single global instance vs hub-and-spoke cloud vs hybrid phased vs big-bang rollout by business unit Keep the roadmap current with vendor releases Oracle quarterly updates SAP release cycles AI and automation features Vendor selection and commercial negotiationLead the full selection process requirements gathering RFI RFP scripted demos scoring models reference checks and proof-of-concept Run an objective evaluation of Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP SAP S 4HANA RISE GROW with SAP and credible alternatives Negotiate licence and subscription agreements directly with Oracle and SAP user metrics module bundling multi-year pricing ramp-up schedules renewal caps and exit terms Select and contract the system integrator fixed-price vs time-and-materials milestone payments retention SLAs key-personnel clauses and penalties Secure data-residency and hosting terms consistent with UAE regulations e g UAE-based data centres where required Work with Group Procurement and Legal on all contract terms and approvals

Implementation leadership

Act as Programme Lead Business Design Authority for the finance stream Own the solution design global template enterprise structure legal entities ledgers chart of accounts and segment design Lead fit-to-standard workshops minimise customisation and enforce a clean core Manage the integrated plan budget RAID log and change control with the system integrator Oversee testing SIT UAT regression performance cut-over planning go-live readiness and hypercare Coordinate phased rollouts across the Group s business units and geographies Finance process transformationRedesign and standardise end-to-end processes Record-to-Report Procure-to-Pay Order-to-Cash Acquire-to-Retire Treasury and Cash Management Project Accounting Deliver multi-entity multi-currency consolidation with automated intercompany reconciliation and eliminations Target a faster month-end close through automation reconciliation tools and close-management workflows Embed IFRS reporting UAE VAT Corporate Tax 9 and e-invoicing requirements Peppol-based UAE e-invoicing framework in the design Set up planning budgeting and forecasting integration Oracle EPM SAP Analytics Cloud or equivalent Data integration and reportingOwn the data migration strategy cleansing mapping reconciliation and sign-off of opening balances and master data Establish master data governance for chart of accounts suppliers customers assets and cost centres Define integrations with bank platforms HR payroll CRM dealer retail or industry-specific systems and the FTA portal Deliver management reporting dashboards and analytics for the GCFO Board and business-unit CFOs Governance controls and complianceDesign segregation of duties role-based access and automated internal controls within the ERP Ensure the system supports internal audit external audit and regulatory requirements Chair or co-chair the ERP steering committee and report progress risks and spend to the GCFO and executive committee Own post-go-live support model release management and continuous improvement Centre of Excellence People and changeBuild and lead a finance ERP team functional leads solution architects data and reporting specialists Lead change management training and adoption across finance teams in all entities Build in-house capability to reduce long-term dependence on external consultants strong UAE-specific knowledge strong UAE VAT 5 configuration tax reporting and FTA return preparation UAE Corporate Tax 9 transfer pricing documentation and Free Zone qualifying income treatment UAE e-invoicing Peppol-based 5-corner model and Accredited Service Provider integration UAE data-protection and data-residency requirements local cloud regions Oracle Abu Dhabi Dubai SAP UAE data centres Local banking integrations e g Emirates NBD FAB ADCB Mashreq host-to-host and WPS payroll files

Essential15+ years of overall experience in finance, finance systems or ERP consulting, with at least 10 years leading ERP selection and implementation.

Hands-on, end-to-end leadership of at least 3 full-lifecycle finance ERP implementations, including at least 2 as programme or finance-stream lead. Proven delivery on Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP and SAP (S/4HANA, ideally also ECC-to-S/4 migration); deep expertise in at least one and strong working knowledge of the other.
Direct experience negotiating licence and subscription contracts with Oracle and/or SAP, and system integrator contracts, with documented savings.
At least 5 years of ERP programme experience in the UAE or GCC, including implementing UAE VAT and Corporate Ta