IT Business Partner Finance
Descrizione dell'offerta
For leading a multinational Italian group, we are looking for a Senior IT Manager - Finance & Administration .
The role will report to the Global Vice President for Supply Chain, F&A, R&D&Q, and Internal Audit .
Job Purpose
Manage relationships with Key Business Process Owners within Finance & Administration, understanding business needs and aligning with strategic goals. Define and execute the IT strategy for F&A, manage budgets and project portfolios, and oversee delivery and operations of relevant solutions such as ERP modules, EPM, Treasury, Reporting, and Analytics.
Key Accountabilities
- Develop business partnerships and IT strategy, proposing solutions that deliver value and innovation.
- Define IT system strategies considering business evolution, cost efficiency, and benefits.
- Manage demand, build roadmaps, and challenge initiatives for value.
- Act as an innovation agent, fostering a mindset of innovation within IT.
- Build partnerships with suppliers and develop opportunities.
- Ensure initiatives are delivered on time and within budget, mobilizing teams and working closely with business leads.
- Occasionally act as project manager for complex initiatives.
- Design solutions according to IT architecture and security guidelines.
- Manage budgets and contracts, collaborating with the IT PMO team.
- Negotiate with IT suppliers for optimal cost, quality, and timing.
- Contribute to cross-functional projects like ERP rollouts.
- Align Application Maintenance and Infrastructure with ongoing initiatives.
Run
Define maintenance strategies, set SLAs, analyze problems, and plan improvements for F&A systems. Manage BAU activities and enhancements.
Requirements
- 8+ years in managing initiatives in AFC IT, preferably in FMCG or consulting.
- Excellent English; Italian skills preferred.
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or MBA.
- Deep knowledge of F&A processes and innovative IT solutions.
- Experience with advanced analytics, RPA, process mining, and emerging technologies is a plus.
- Proficiency in agile methodologies.
- Strong project management skills and experience in digital transformation.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Analytical, proactive, results-oriented.
- Willing to travel domestically and abroad.