Sr. Manager, Finance Technology Applications

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Job Description

Job Responsibilities

Production Support Responsibilities: Oversee the production support activities, ensuring the stability and performance of finance systems. Develop and implement incident management and resolution processes to minimize downtime and impact on business operations. Provide timely support and communication to stakeholders during production issues, and continuously improve support practices to enhance system reliability and user satisfaction.

Strategic Alignment and Communication: Ensure that all initiatives across the portfolio, including projects, production support, enhancements, and team management, are aligned with broader business objectives. Maintain clear and consistent communication with teams, business partners, and senior leaders to ensure alignment and transparency throughout the portfolio lifecycle.

Team Leadership and Development: Lead and manage a team of finance technology professionals, including developers, system analysts, and technical scrum masters/project managers. Foster a collaborative and innovative team environment, providing mentorship, coaching, and professional development opportunities.

Solution Design and Delivery: Utilize extensive experience in designing and delivering technology solutions within a global organization. Oversee the end-to-end delivery of IT programs, projects, and support initiatives, collaborating with business partners across multiple time zones to ensure successful outcomes.

Architectural Oversight: Work closely with architects to define, design, and implement a robust long-term architecture for the finance systems portfolio. Ensure that the architecture meets both current and future business needs, supporting scalability, flexibility, and sustainability.

Portfolio Management: Oversee the management of portfolio scope, schedules, and budgets. Coordinate and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously, addressing competing timelines and demands to deliver outcomes on time and within budget.

Quality Assurance and Testing: Ensure rigorous quality assurance processes are in place, including unit, systems, integration, and regression testing. Support the development and implementation of automated test scripts to enhance the efficiency and reliability of regression testing.

Vendor and Partner Collaboration: Collaborate with external product vendors and systems integrators to deliver comprehensive solutions. Manage relationships and ensure that all parties are aligned with portfolio goals and timelines.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum of 15 years of experience in implementing and managing Oracle ERP and EPM Cloud products. Hands-on expertise is essential for effectively bridging business requirements with technical solutions.
• Expertise: The candidate should have extensive knowledge of core finance modules, including General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Fixed Assets (FA), and Cash Management (CM), and working knowledge of the Oracle EPM Suite. Candidate should be capable of providing technology solutions for these areas.
• Business Process Knowledge: Deep understanding of finance business processes, enabling effective translation of business needs into technical specifications and solutions.
• Leadership Skills: Proven experience in leading technology teams, including setting strategic direction, managing team performance, and fostering a collaborative culture .
• Talent assessment and upskilling: Strong background on assessing skill gaps and resolving by having a right mix of technology and functional resources within the team and cross skill to address skill gaps.
• Education: A bachelor’s degree in accounting / computer science, or a related field is preferred, although relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical information clearly and effectively to non-technical stakeholders.
• Global and Multicultural Awareness: Experience working in a global, multicultural environment, with an understanding of the challenges and opportunities this presents.
• Attention to Detail and Proactivity: A meticulous and organized approach to work, with a proactive attitude towards problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Stress Management and Adaptability: Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure, managing tight deadlines and competing priorities with confidence.
• Certifications: Oracle Certifications are preferred, as they demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning and professional development in the field.
• This role requires a visionary leader who is both technically adept and strategically minded, capable of guiding a diverse team towards achieving business and technological excellence in a global setting.

Full Time / Part Time

Full time

Worker Type

Employee

Job Exempt (Yes / No)

YesWorkplace Model

At Invesco, our workplace model supports our culture and meets the needs of our clients while providing flexibility our employees value. As a full-time employee, compliance with the workplace policy means working with your direct manager to create a schedule where you will work in your designated office at least three days a week, with two days working outside an Invesco office. 

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The job holder may be required to perform other duties as deemed appropriate by their manager from time to time.

Invesco's culture of inclusivity and its commitment to diversity in the workplace are demonstrated through our people practices. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, or veteran status. Our equal opportunity employment efforts comply with all applicable U.S. state and federal laws governing non-discrimination in employment.