IT Analyst – Business Partnering (Enabling Functions)

Role: IT Analyst – Business Partnering (Enabling Functions)Industry: FMCG | Beverage ManufacturingLocation: Dubai, UAEEmployment Type: Full-timeSalary: TBDJob Role:We're looking for an IT Analyst – Business Partnering (Enabling Functions) to drive strategic IT initiatives, lead business partnering efforts, and oversee end-to-end solution delivery for Enabling Functions, including finance, procurement, HR, and Legal. This role is instrumental in cascading the digital strategy and roadmap, defining solution architecture, and supporting the deployment of digital solutions across end-to-end Order to Cash, Procure to Pay, and Hire to Retire processes.Key Responsibilities:Partner with business stakeholders to gather, analyse, and document business requirements.Lead and support SAP ERP enhancement projects, including SAP ECC, SuccessFactors, and S/4HANA initiatives.Drive digital transformation projects and business process optimisation.Manage end-to-end solution delivery across Order-to-Cash (O2C), Procure-to-Pay (P2P), and Hire-to-Retire (H2R) processes.Coordinate with internal teams, global vendors, and business users to ensure successful project execution.Support change management, user adoption, training, cybersecurity, and compliance initiatives.Contribute to strategic IT programmes, including SAP HANA implementation and automation initiatives.Requirements:Business-facing IT experience in a global environment, preferably with a degree in an IT- related discipline.Minimum 8+ years of IT experience with strong SAP ERP exposure and project delivery.Understanding and practical application of project management and System Software Development lifecycle methodologies i.e. PRINCE2, Agile, etc.Strong understanding of the business processes for the areas of Finance (O2C), Treasury, HR (H2R), Legal and Procurement (P2P) and the associated system platforms that enable these processes.Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional business and IT teams.Experience working with global IT vendors and partners.Preferred Skills:Hands-on experience with SAP ECC, S/4HANA, and digital transformation initiatives.Strong knowledge of systems planning, development methodologies, and business processmanagement.Familiarity with Generative AI (GenAI) and AI-driven solutionsExpertise in business process automation and optimization.Proficient in digital tools, automation platforms, and analytics technologies.