The Technology Value creation and Governance manager role will perform key strategic finance & Value generating function in GTDP division and will work closely with all the IT Directors, stakeholders and shared services to drive financial and commercial excellence.
The candidate plays a key role in ongoing assessment of cost optimization / value unlock opportunities identification and assessment for GTDP.
The candidate will be responsible for providing financial inputs, advise and support to stakeholders for Financial evaluation and commercial decision making. He/she will provide inputs to, stress test financial / business planning aspects.
What you will do:
Value creation opportunities identification
Drive ongoing analysis for identification of opportunities to drive any cost optimization / value benefits for GTDP.
Assess value impact for potential opportunities.
Value creation opportunities Governance:
For value creation / cost optimization opportunities identified, work with relevant stakeholders to track achievement of saves potential and ensure alignment with promised budget measures.
Business Case Advisory and Reviews:
Support relevant stakeholders / provide financial knowledge & expertise in evaluation of financial viability of proposed Business Project.
Business Project Financial evaluation & Review of AFEs (Approval for Expenditure) prior to submission in the system [Business cases typically range between 5-20 M AED].
Support relevant stakeholders in providing financial analysis inputs for quantifiable benefits estimation for any particular initiative / technology program.
Support for Budget planning:
Support CTO and Strategy Executive Director for budget planning and preparatory activities and collaborate with Group Finance stakeholders and other stakeholders, as required.
Desired candidate profile
Professional Accounting qualification (CA/CPA).
8-12 years of experience in financial management in the Information technology.
Work experience with one of the big 4 audit firms.
Business Project Financial evaluation & Review.
About the Team:
You will be reporting to Executive Director - Technology and AI Strategy.
What equips you for the role:
Professional Accounting qualification (CA/CPA) with proven expertise in Information technology related financial analysis.
Robust Corporate Finance knowledge.
Strong core Governance and compliance processes understanding.
8-12 years of well-rounded experience in the field of financial management in the Information technology context.
Work experience with one of the big 4 audit firms will be added advantage.
Experience with ERP (SAP – FICO, BPC, BI etc.) and information systems, including planning, implementation and monitoring.
Proficiency in MS Office (Excel/ PowerPoint/Word).
Strong analytical skills (linking results to drivers), ability to think strategically and influence business decisions using appropriate, fact-based financial information.
Strong financial modeling skills.
Planning and Execution expertise, Strong process orientation.