Finance Transformation Manager – Taxation

Qatar Airways

Job Id210211

Closing Date:07-11-2024

Knowledge Skills & Experience:

• University degree/preferably in Finance, Accounting, Computer Science, MIS, or Mathematics having finance professional qualifications (CA, CPA/CMA)
• 6+ years of experience in business transformation and ERP implementation (Oracle)
• 3+ years experience in process improvement, operational excellence, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in managing operational finance (Tax)
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional process improvement projects

Preferred:

• Minimum of 5+ years of Oracle Fusion Project Execution/management experience
• 3+ years directly managing ERP implementation and roll outs
• Demonstrated experience with project management/Agile delivery/ITIL in a regulated environment
• Experience with process improvement methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma

Job Specific Skills:

• Command of English language
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience in process mapping and process flow analysis tools
• Excellent project management skills, with certification in Project Management
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Proficiency in the back off processes of aviation industry such as “Flight to Settle”, “Ticket to Cash” & “Record to Report”
• Functional finance experience (Tax) in any industry

Preferred:

• Expertise in ERP system implementations and software delivery best practices (eg: Oracle )
• Functional finance experience (Tax) in a major airline
• Experience with implementing processes of aviation industry such as “Flight to Settle”, “Ticket to Cash” & “Record to Report”
• Excellent project management skills, with certification in Project Management
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience in process mapping and process flow analysis tools, Lean Six Sigma certified

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Play a pivotal role in shaping and executing QR finance transformation strategy, collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline financial processes, implement cutting-edge technologies, and drive improvements in financial reporting and analysis.
• Champion transition towards touchless Finance by optimizing processes and implementing automation solutions, enable and empower the Finance function in charge of to complete all deliverables with a high-level of accuracy, insight, and efficiency.
• Manage ERP transition and process transformation as SME in the designated finance stream ensuring alignment with overall project strategic objectives, design principles and organizational priorities.
• Document current processes/process flow charts and identify opportunities for automation, standardization and process streamlining across the back-office organization.
• Own the business process design for the assigned Finance stream with strict adherence to the key design principles, contribute to the ERP in project planning, risks identification and mitigation.
• Serve as process expert in the assigned Finance process, understand current state, define the future state and contribute to define the implementation approach to achieve the project goals.
• Support the team in designing future state of processes and procedures ensure, monitor and report compliance with regulatory requirements, standards, policies and maintaining integrity in operations.
• Support the change management efforts of the ERP Transformation project team by ensuring effective communication, stakeholder engagement, new ways of working within Finance streams and across the organization.
• Achieve performance metrics, KPIs and objectives to ensure effectiveness and success of initiatives including ERP value case.