Finance Transformation Senior Manager
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Job Description
The Finance Data & Analytics Lead role is critical to financial data strategy and execution.
In this role, you will develop and execute a comprehensive data and analytics strategy, lead data integration and governance efforts, foster a culture of innovation by integrating financial systems with analytics solutions to modernize the finance function, and promote data literacy within finance.
You will require a blend of leadership acumen and technical expertise with a deep understanding of financial systems, data architecture and advanced analytics to build innovative solutions for Finance data and reporting strategy.
This position offers a unique opportunity to drive innovation, enhance financial performance, and support the enterprise’s long-term strategic goals.
Strategic Digital Transformation
- Owns the vision, roadmap and achievement of ROI on Finance data and technology initiatives
- Collaborate with senior leadership and stakeholders to identify opportunities for digital innovation and prioritize key financial analytics initiatives
- Drive the deployment and development of AI in finance to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency.
- Promote effective data management and utilization to drive organizational success through seamless data integration.
- Data governance and quality
- Establish and enforce data governance policies and procedures within finance to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
- Utilize metrics and analytics to monitor data quality, identify discrepancies and implement corrective actions promptly to maintain high standards of data reliability.
- Coordinate with IT and finance teams to integrate financial systems with cloud-based analytics, ensuring data integrity and actionable insights.
- Develop and enforce protocols for ongoing improvement and maintenance of systems and cloud infrastructure to address performance and emerging issues.
Change Management
- Lead change management initiatives to foster a culture of adaptability and continuous improvement within the finance department.
- Empower team members to independently access and analyze data by promoting the use of self-service analytics tools across the finance function to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency.
- Champion data literacy across finance and the enterprise. Assist in creating development plans that improve finance’s Data & Analytics knowledge, particularly around AI.
- Measure and monitor performance
- Establish and continuously monitor KPIs to assess the effectiveness of financial strategies and initiatives.
- Deliver data-driven insights and strategic recommendations to senior management.
- Focus on driving financial performance and enhancing operational efficiency through informed decision-making.
Experience
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in finance, data analytics or a related field
- Proven track record in the airline or transportation industry is an asset
Education & Technical Expertise
- Bachelors or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Relevant certifications in data analytics, data science, or financial systems are highly desirable
- Advanced knowledge of financial systems, data architecture and cloud-based analytics solutions
- Proficiency in ERP platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and knowledge of data warehousing solutions
- Expertise in using advanced analytics and AI to uncover insights from complex financial data
- Solid proficiency with data and analytical visualization software
Skills And Competencies
- Strong understanding of digital technologies, data governance, policies, procedures and their applications in specialized environment.
- Proven leadership skills to build and lead a high-performing team of data scientists, analysts and finance professionals
- Strong leadership, communication and project management skills.
Additional Information
Etihad Airways is more than the UAE’s national airline - we’re shaping the future of global aviation.
From our hub in Abu Dhabi, we connect people across continents and cultures, while driving our “Journey 2030” ambition to double our fleet, expand our network and grow our people for a new era of excellence.
Join us and become part of a vision where the world is your workplace and extraordinary experiences take flight.
To learn more visit www.etihad.com
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Job Details
Role Level: Not Applicable Work Type: Full-Time Country: United Arab Emirates City: Abu Dhabi Company Website: http://www.etihad.com Job Function: Finance Company Industry/
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