Head of Finance Applications

Country

Germany

Job Family

Technology

Our Mission

YouGov is a global research data, and analytics group. Our mission is to offer unparalleled insight into what the world really thinks and does. With operations in the US, the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, India and Asia Pacific, we have one of the world’s largest research networks.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

- Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with key stakeholders, including finance, IT, and executive teams, to gather requirements, prioritize features, and ensure successful product delivery.
- Product Roadmap: Create and maintain a detailed product roadmap, outlining key milestones, deliverables, and timelines.
- SAP ECC 6 Expertise: Leverage deep knowledge of SAP ECC 6 to guide product development, integration, and optimization efforts.
- Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a cross-functional delivery team, split between multi-location and 3rd party/FTE resources, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
- Market Analysis: Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and potential risks.
- Agile Methodology: Implement and advocate for agile methodologies, ensuring iterative development and continuous improvement.
- Performance Metrics: Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product success and drive data-informed decision-making.
- Consulting Background: Utilise consulting experience to provide expert guidance on best practices, process improvements, and strategic decision-making.
- Vendor Management: Manage relationships with third-party vendors, ensuring they meet performance standards and deliver value to the organization.
- Upgrade Management: Oversee the management of system upgrades, ensuring mínimal disruption to business operations and optimal performance.
- Interface Management: Responsible for managing all interfaces into and out of the financial landscape, ensuring seamless data flow and integration.

Qualifications:

- Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field. MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in product management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. Extensive experience with SAP ECC 6 is required.
- Skills: Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Leadership: Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects.
- Technical Proficiency: In-depth understanding of finance processes and systems, with hands-on experience in SAP ECC 6.
- Agile Practices: Experience with agile development methodologies and tools.
- Consulting Background: Previous experience in a consulting role is highly desirable.
- HANA S4 Experience: Experience with SAP HANA S4 is considered a significant advantage.
- NetSuite Experience: Experience with NetSuite is beneficial.
- Vendor Management: Proven experience in managing third-party vendors is imperative.
- Upgrade Management: Experience in managing system upgrades and ensuring business continuity.
- Interface Management: Experience in managing interfaces and integrations within a financial systems landscape.
- Company Description and Culture_
- YouGov is a global online research company, offering insight into what the world thinks_._
- We speak daily to our panel of over 27 million registered members to understand opinion and behaviors around the world. We have _a strong reputation_ as a source of _accurate_ data and _we’re_ trusted by the world’s biggest brands to get it right, making us the most quoted market research source in the world_._
- Why join YouGov?_
- Join our global team to help us achieve our social mission: to make millions of people’s opinions heard for the benefit of our local, national, and international communities._
- Understanding diversity of opinion requires diversity of background. Although our global panel of millions of people worldwide powers our research, our biggest asset is our people. If our research is to be truly representative of what the world thinks, we need people from all _walks of life_ to be part of the team to bring their perspective to the work we do_._
- Life at YouGov_
- We are driven by a set of shared values. We are fast, fearless, and innovative. We work diligently to get it right. We are guided by accuracy, ethics, and proven methodologies. We respect and trust each other, bringing these values into everything that we do._
- We strive to provide _YouGovers_ with best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. We want our employees to have a sense of belonging and uniqueness in a supportive workplace, so they can bring their full selves to work_._
- Equal Opportunity Employer_- Data Privacy_