Manager, IT Finance, HR & Corporate Functions

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced, highly hands-on Manager to lead the IT Finance, HR & Corporate Functions team. This critical role demands a manager who will also serve as a Solution Architect, Service Manager, and Project Manager for all global applications within this stream. The successful candidate will drive the technological roadmap, ensure operational excellence, and manage a complex landscape that supports our financial integrity, human capital, and corporate processes across multiple international entities.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Solution Architecture

• Global Strategy & Roadmap: Define the IT strategy and application roadmap for Finance, HR, and Corporate Functions across all international locations, ensuring alignment with global business objectives.
• Solution Design & Solution Architect: Serve as the primary Solution Architect, designing robust, compliant, and scalable IT solutions that leverage technologies such as SAP ECC, SAP HANA, Concur, ADP, and Oracle HFM .
• Team & Peer Leadership: Lead, mentor, and manage the team of specialists, promoting a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.

Operational & Service Management

• Service & Vendor Management: Oversee the end-to-end IT service lifecycle for the application portfolio, managing relationships and performance of key vendors and external service providers.
• Project Management & Quality Assurance: Drive the successful execution of IT projects (including budgeting and phase management), ensuring timely delivery and maintaining high standards of quality assurance (QA).
• Critical System Management: Ensure the stability, security, and continuous evolution of the application portfolio, providing expert support and troubleshooting for complex issues.

Functional & Technical Expertise (Hands-On)

• SAP Finance & Corporate Control: Provide hands-on expertise in SAP FI, CO , and corporate functions. Manage the integration of core ERP systems (SAP ECC/HANA) with corporate control tools like Oracle HFM and various reporting platforms.
• E-Invoicing and Compliance: Lead the implementation and maintenance of solutions for electronic invoicing and compliance (B2B, B2G, etc.).
• HR Application Support: Oversee and provide support for key HR platforms, including ADP, SAP HR modules, and Concur , ensuring effective integration with finance processes.
• Brazilian Fiscal Processes (Plus): Expertise in SAP fiscal processes related to Brazilian localization is a significant advantage, particularly given the complexity of our international environment.

Required Qualifications & Competencies

• Experience: Proven managerial experience (5+ years) leading IT teams and managing complex application portfolios in a multinational setting, coupled with a strong hands-on operational background.
• Technical Stack: Extensive practical knowledge of SAP ECC and SAP HANA in a Finance context. Deep familiarity with Oracle HFM and other corporate reporting tools. Experience with Concur and ADP is required.
• Process Knowledge: In-depth understanding of end-to-end Finance, HR, and Corporate processes, particularly in a high-compliance industry.

Soft Skills & Language Requirements

• Integrity: Absolute integrity and a strong ethical compass.
• Customer Service Approach: Excellent ability to communicate and interact effectively at all organizational levels.
• Agility & Leadership: Strong intellectual agility, ability to introduce change, and run IT transformation projects.
• Team Working: Proven ability to work effectively within an international and distributed network.
• Languages: Native-level Italian and Fluent English (written and spoken) are mandatory. Knowledge of Portuguese or German is considered a strong asset.