Transformation Manager
Calvin James Recruitment · Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Apply & track with Apply EdgeWe're hiring a Finance Systems & Transformation Manager to own the evaluation, selection, implementation, and ongoing optimization of our finance and business systems landscape. This is a build-and-lead role for someone who wants to shape a multi-entity, multi-jurisdiction organization's systems architecture from the ground up, not administer one that's already built.What you'll do:Conduct a comprehensive assessment of current systems (accounting, payroll, expense management, procurement, banking, planning, and reporting), mapping gaps, overlaps, and total cost of ownershipLead the ERP evaluation end to end, define requirements, run RFPs, shortlist and score vendors, and support commercial negotiationBuild and own the ERP implementation plan: phasing, entity rollout sequence, data migration, chart of accounts design, budget, and risk managementLead the implementation itself, acting as the primary link between the implementation partner, finance, IT, and every business functionOwn data migration, cleansing, mapping, validation, and reconciliation of opening balances and master dataDrive user acceptance testing, training, and go-live, followed by structured post-go-live supportOwn integration across all current and future software, ensuring systems exchange data reliably with minimal manual interventionDefine integration standards, master data governance, and a single source of truth for financial and operational dataBuild dashboards and reports that support data quality monitoring and process health across the businessEmbed internal controls, approval workflows, and segregation of duties into systems design, and support audits with documentation and access reviewsWhat we're looking for:Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related field7+ years in finance systems, finance transformation, or ERP implementation roles, including at least one full-cycle ERP implementation led or co-led end to endHands-on experience with mid-market or enterprise ERP platforms (e.g. NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP, Oracle) and adjacent tools across payroll, expense, procurement, and planningStrong understanding of accounting processes and internal controls in multi-entity, multi-currency environmentsExperience with data migration, systems integration (APIs, middleware, connectors), and master data managementProven project management capability, including managing implementation partners, budgets, and cross-functional stakeholdersACCA, CPA, CA, CIMA, or an ERP certificationExperience with BI/reporting tools (Power BI, Tableau) and advanced ExcelBackground in a multi-jurisdictional, PE-backed, or high-growth environment