Senior Manager- Finance Applications

The Senior Manager, Finance Applications, will serve as a strategic technology leader responsible for driving the design, implementation, and optimization of Finance and back-office systems across a complex, federated enterprise. This leader will play a critical role in shaping the Finance technology roadmap, guiding transformation initiatives, and ensuring best-in-class process and systems integration across multiple business units.

This role is ideal for an experienced applications leader who has operated at scale within manufacturing and distribution environments and has a strong track record of implementing ERP Finance solutions across Fortune 500 organizations.

• Lead the strategy, delivery, and ongoing enhancement of Finance platforms, including ERP solutions, workflow tools, and supporting SaaS applications.
• Oversee multi-ERP Finance implementations, specifically for GL, AP, AR, and Cash Application processes, in large enterprise environments.
• Drive Finance technology transformation initiatives by developing strong business cases, ROI models, and executive-level recommendations.
• Partner with Finance leaders (Controllers, FP&A, Shared Services, Treasury, etc.) to define system requirements and enable process optimization.

ERP Implementation & Operational Excellence

• Lead end-to-end implementation of Finance ERP solutions within manufacturing and distribution industries, ensuring alignment with best practices and organizational goals.
• Manage cross-functional teams to execute large-scale deployment plans, cutovers, testing strategies, data conversion, and hyper-care support.
• Ensure robust integration across systems using modern integration frameworks, APIs, and middleware solutions.

Process & Transformation Expertise

• Translate Finance process requirements into scalable technology solutions and streamline end-to-end processes across acquired business units.
• Drive standardization and harmonization of Finance workflows across a federated enterprise with a history of acquisitions.
• Collaborate closely with Finance process owners to define future-state operating models.

Data & MDM Governance

• Provide oversight for financial data governance, master data management (MDM), and data quality initiatives.
• Partner with enterprise data teams to ensure strong alignment between Finance applications and enterprise data architecture.

AI, Automation & SaaS Innovation

• Evaluate and implement AI-enabled features within commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) platforms to improve efficiency, accuracy, and decision making.
• Manage and integrate SaaS-based Finance tools, ensuring they align with enterprise roadmap and security standards.
• Identify opportunities for RPA, workflow automation, analytics enhancements, and predictive insights.

Team & Stakeholder Management

• Lead and mentor a high-performing team of application analysts, functional specialists, and technical SMEs.
• Foster strong partnerships with Finance stakeholders, business leaders, IT architects, and integration teams.
• Manage vendor relationships, SOWs, budgets, and service delivery KPIs.

SUPPLEMENTAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills
• Assist personnel in other IT departments to resolve technical and/or application issues
• Other duties as requested

• 15+ years of direct IT applications experience with a strong focus on Finance and back-office systems.
• Demonstrated experience implementing Finance ERP solutions (GL, AP, AR, Cash App) within manufacturing and distribution industries.
• Implementation experience across multiple ERPs in Fortune 500 environments.
• Deep understanding of Finance processes and hands-on experience supporting Finance transformation initiatives.
• Strong experience in building business cases for enterprise Finance technology modernization.
• Proven leadership in complex, federated organizations with multiple acquired business units.
• Solid understanding of Data management, MDM disciplines, and financial data structures.
• Experience with SaaS-based Finance tools, modern integration frameworks, and AI capabilities within enterprise COTS applications.
• Demonstrated team leadership, coaching, performance management, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with the ability to build trust and influence at all levels.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with global Finance operations or multi-region shared services.
• Knowledge of integration middleware (e.g., Boomi, MuleSoft, SAP PI/PO, Oracle Integration Cloud).
• Background in process improvement frameworks (Lean, Six Sigma, BPM).
• Experience working with M&A integration efforts.
• Exposure to cloud-first ERP platforms (SAP S/4HANA, Oracle Cloud, MS Dynamics 365, Infor, etc.).