Manager Financial Systems

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Date: 19 Feb 2025

Location: Abu Dhabi, AE

Company: Etihad Airways

 

Synopsis

Advance your career with Etihad Airways, a global leader in aviation. Join our Finance team and play a key role in driving financial excellence and strategic growth in a dynamic industry. We are looking for a subject matter expert carrying the techno-functional knowledge in ERP (SAP) and other finance applications. Continuously review, improve and implement best practices, maximize utilization of SAP ERP application in compliance with internationally recognized accounting standards and incorporating adequate internal controls.

Accountabilities

  • Finance SAP SME; will act to provide Finance a view on ERP functionality, capability and best practice
  • Will be the technical bridge between Finance and IT during major ERP projects. Ideally will have proven track record of managing major implementation projects including S/4 HANA.
  • Manage finance requirements on data analytics and reporting, liaison with IT and upstream data sources. Ideally will have proven track record of managing major data analytics projects with a preferred knowledge of Tableau or PowerBI.
  • Work with stakeholders to complete process reviews and provide recommendations on how to eliminate waste and improve operating performance. Ideally familiar with Lead/Agile methodologies.
  • Will recommend and lead initiatives to automate using complimentary technologies such as RPA, AI/ML
  • Govern access to finance applications and sensitive information and conduct periodic reviews
  • Work alongside DTI and internal Finance teams to support the prioritization of SAP CR enhancements to maximize long term ROI; this will include reviewing and challenging external time and cost estimates
  • Act as a business super-user across a variety of system platforms to implement rapid change requests which may not require a full DTI review

Education & Experience

  • Professional Finance in accounting (CA / ACCA / CPA / CFA) preferred
  • SAP Finance related technical accreditations
  • 7-10 years of experience in delivering enterprise solutions for Finance
  • Experience in delivering on data analytics project for Finance
  • Airline experience preferred

About Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, was formed in 2003 and quickly went on to become one of the world’s leading airlines. From its home in Abu Dhabi, Etihad flies to passenger and cargo destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia and North America. Together with Etihad’s codeshare partners, Etihad’s network offers access to hundreds of international destinations. In recent years, Etihad has received numerous awards for its superior service and products, cargo offering, loyalty programme and more. All this ties into Etihad’s ambitious Journey 2030 strategy. The airline plans to double its fleet size and triple the number of customers over the next six years as it sets out to be the airline everyone wants to fly!

To learn more, visit etihad.com

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