Principal Enterprise Applications

About the Role

We are hiring for a seasoned technology leader to take charge of enterprise application systems for finance, FP&A, audit, treasury, and compliance functions across a multi-sector conglomerate. This role is a replacement hire, previously held by a highly experienced professional, and forms a critical leadership position within the Group Technology Office (GTO). You will work closely with Group CFO stakeholders to manage systems, lead transformation, and deliver technology excellence at scale.

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

• Strategic Leadership:
  • Own the technology roadmap for Finance, FP&A, and Compliance domains in partnership with the Group CFO’s office.
  • Manage end-to-end lifecycle for enterprise applications, especially SAP (functional + technical), and other finance platforms.
  • Lead financial consolidation technology initiatives across group companies on a quarterly basis.
• Program & Stakeholder Management:
  • Collaborate with sector CFOs, controllers, and FP&A heads to deliver high-impact outcomes.
  • Interface with internal leaders across Finance and Technology, ensuring alignment of goals and timely execution.
  • Partner with DevSecOps, data platforms, and compliance teams  for integrated delivery.
• Delivery Oversight:
  • Supervise project deployment, architecture reviews, incident management, and enhancements across Finance, Treasury, Audit, and Compliance systems.
  • Drive ~10% HR tech projects (e.g., manpower planning tools) in partnership with HR systems teams.
  • Ensure clear deliverables, effective vendor governance, and high-performance team culture.

Experience

• • 15–20 years in enterprise application roles focused on Finance Transformation and SAP ecosystems.
  • Demonstrated success in multi-entity, high-compliance environments.
  • Experience leading large internal teams and external vendors.

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant (CA) with ICWA or MBA (Finance) along with deep tech experience may be considered.

Key Competencies

• Strong SAP (Functional + Technical) expertise
• Hands-on approach to technology delivery and incident resolution
• Executive presence and stakeholder management at CFO/FP&A level
• Cross-functional collaboration and independent problem-solving
• Polished communication, presentation, and team leadership skills