EMEA Finance Systems Manager

Overview

Manage, optimize and evolve finance systems across EMEA for Colliers

Key Responsibilities

• roadmap planning
• platform development
• dashboard reporting
• data security
• technical lead
• release management

Tasks

-Work in partnership with EMEA Finance Leadership to develop technology roadmap. -Incorporate feedback from users and market trends to evolve the platform. -Collaborate with Finance teams to identify pain points and propose system solutions. -Champion continuous improvement and drive initiatives to increase efficiency, usability, and scalability. -Partner with Enterprise Architecture and regional leadership to align technical execution with strategic goals. -Collaborate with Finance Product Owners and IT to maintain and deliver Finance Requests, namely S/4 Hana, SAC and Concur development backlog. -Develop and maintain Finance dashboards and reports, using SAP Analytics tools and external reporting platforms (e.g., Power BI). -Ensure Finance data security, privacy, and compliance with GDPR and other applicable regulations. -Lead and support continuous improvement projects related to Finance technology -Partner with HR leadership, business process owners, and country-level HR teams across EMEA. -Collaborate with customers, stakeholders, and internal teams to gather requirements and prioritize features based on business value and customer needs. -Report to senior stakeholders on performance metrics, risks, and progress. -Monitor and evaluate emerging trends, opportunities, and innovations in finance technology -Define and monitor KPIs such as adoption, performance, and satisfaction. -Ensure security, business continuity, and DR compliance in collaboration with EMEA IT. -Ensure alignment between product roadmap and customer requirements, balancing short-term priorities with long-term strategic goals. -Acts as Technical Lead reviewing and producing functional and technical specifications for agreed development work and working with team to prioritize and manage development requests. -Manage relationships with Application Management Services (AMS) and external partners, ensuring adherence to SLAs and ITIL standards. -Ensure system updates and upgrades are tested and implemented without disruption to Finance operations -Coordinate the delivery lifecycle: development, testing, release planning, and UAT. -Translate business requirements into detailed product specifications, user stories, and acceptance criteria for development teams. -Define and communicate a clear product vision and long-term roadmap aligned with business priorities. -Ensure on-time, on-budget delivery of functional enhancements and technical upgrades. -Oversee support processes including change, incident, and problem management.

Requirements

• sap
• jira
• itil
• bachelor's
• leadership
• 3+ years

What You Bring

-Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills -Experience with product lifecycle management and agile methodologies (JIRA preferred). -Familiarity with ITIL frameworks and certifications a plus. -Strong HR Projects & consulting skills -Demonstrated knowledge of SAP S/4Hana, SAC and Concur and integrations. -Strategic Thinking & Visioning -Problem Solving & Decision Making -SAP certifications (S/4Hana, SAC, Concur, Integration Suite) highly desirable. -3+ years’ experience in product management, with specific expertise in SAP solutions. -Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, or equivalent practical experience.

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About Colliers

-A global leader in real estate and infrastructure, evolving from regional roots. -Diversifies services across real estate, engineering, and investment management. -Handles high-value transactions and manages large-scale infrastructure projects. -Offers comprehensive advisory and consulting services globally.

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