We are looking for IT Finance Manager - Product Owner who will work with Global IT Core Team.
Within all countries where Bata have business, the candidate will have the follow main role
responsibilities:
* Manage the implementation of new ERP platform across regions worldwide focus on finance
* Analyze business requirements and define correct IT strategy in translating business process in IT solution
* Participate actively in new ERP project and follow accounting and controlling implementation (design, functional specification analysis and validation, build and test solution, support go live and post go live)
* Become first point of contact for issue resolution and continuous improvements
* Coordination and collaboration with External Consultants;
* Manage roll out for all companies of the group worldwide
* Define and organize the user training and ensure an optimal adoption of the ERP applications
* Manage through internal and external resources the development and quality assurance of system customization and integrations with other systems
Other roles and responsibilities:
* Grant the standardization of the application landscape at a regional level
* Manage budgets, resources, and relationships with stakeholders, vendors, and business partners related to the ERP transformation stream
* Develop business case and cost/benefit analyses for IT spending and initiatives
* Work closely with regional and global IT Enterprise applications team on setting regional standards and ensuring adoption of policies and procedures
* Manage and keep updated documentation such as requirements, functional analysis, minute of meetings, manuals, test books
Required experience
* 5/7+ years of experience on ERP management
* 3+ years of Project & Program Management
* 3/5+ years of experience in Retail/Fashion industry
* Proven experience in supporting finance (Accounting general, payable, receivable, asset mgt and Controlling) design and implementation
* Proven experience on Microsoft Dynamics365 platform
* International multi-industry experience
Skills:
* Fluent in English is a must, Italian is a plus
* Passion for IT, technology & innovation
* Team and vendor management
* Program and Project Management
* Planning and organizing skills
* Good communication skills (interaction with multicultural environment, professional document writing, etc.)
* Team leadership
* Knowledge of system design, development, implementation and user support principles and practices
* Capability to work remotely (considering the resources are allocated in the Regions)
* Problem solving attitude and proactive approach