Associate Director, Enterprise Systems Finance Business Operations

Role Overview

The Associate Director-Enterprise Systems Finance Business Operations is responsible for driving the financial management, operational performance, and business rhythm to the Enterprise Systems function. They translate complex financial data and operational metrics into actionable insights that support investment decisions, resource planning, and continuous improvement across the Enterprise Systems portfolio.

What You Will Do

The role involves owning and managing the Enterprise Systems financial planning cycle, serving as the primary finance and operational business partner to Enterprise Systems leadership, maintaining a consolidated view of Enterprise Systems spend, leading the operational management of Enterprise Systems vendor and contract portfolio, and developing and maintaining the Enterprise Systems management information pack.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have 15-19 years of professional experience with a bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, commerce, economics, information systems, or a related field, and 10+ years of experience in finance operations, finance systems, reporting, or controls in a large organization.

Requirements

• 15 to 19 years of professional experience with a bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, commerce, economics, information systems, or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in finance operations, finance systems, reporting, or controls in a large organization
• Practical experience using ERP or enterprise finance systems (e.g., SAP, Ariba, Oracle, Workday) to support budgeting, reporting, procurement, financial controls, and month-end processes
• Experience working in a finance business partnering, financial management, or IT financial operations role within a large, complex organization
• Proven experience managing technology or IT function budgets, including headcount cost management, vendor spend, and capital/operational expenditure tracking
• Experience working directly with business stakeholders to translate needs into feasible, value-led technology changes
• Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality financial analysis, forecasts, and management information that supports executive decision-making
• Experience working as a trusted business partner to senior technology or functional leaders, translating financial complexity into clear, actionable guidance
• Familiarity with procurement, vendor management, and contract governance processes, including purchase order management and invoice approval workflows
• Exposure to workforce planning processes, including headcount tracking, contractor governance, and role change management
• Experience supporting business case development, including financial modelling, benefit quantification, and investment appraisal
• Experience working within structured financial governance, internal controls, and audit frameworks
• Demonstrated ability to understand and experiment with AI and automation to improve data quality and reporting output

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Stock options
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• Relocation assistance
• Flexible working hours
• Remote work options

Tagged as: Change Management, Financial Modeling