The primary responsibility of the Manager, Finance Corporate Applications is to work within the A&F IT and business community to ensure the portfolio of technology solutions supporting the Finance domain are effective and continuously improving.
This role will lead our Finance technology team and managed service provider (MSP) in the maintenance, operations, stability, security, and performance of the suite of Finance, and Legal technologies. They will oversee a diverse team of on/offshore resources and help drive the transformation of the current Finance systems to a more robust and optimized technology portfolio. This transformation includes both technology (i.e., on-premise to cloud-based solutions) and team mindsets, behaviors, and agile ways of working. Supports roadmap development and the initiative intake process through feasibility analysis and estimation efforts of new concepts, ultimately delivering approved concepts in partnership with Solutions Delivery and Enterprise Architecture resources. Responsibilities include ensuring robust end-user support, designing team/application process changes, achieving established SLAs & KPIs, and ensuring effective communication across our internal IT teams, MSP, Finance Business Partners, and 3rd party vendors.
What Will You Be Doing?
- Liaison between Finance and IT to ensure solutions are designed, delivered, and executed according to plan, with quality
- Partner with IT Infrastructure Services, IT Security, and Solution Delivery teams on technical strategy and innovation plans to support the IT vision with the business teams
- Ensure prioritization of operational tasks, enhancement requests, and project delivery in alignment with organizational priorities
- Identify risks and dependencies in systems and/or operations and collaborate with stakeholders to design a path forward
- Monitor & control the Finance Technology budget, vendor payments, and schedules
- Manage the quality of team operations and deliverables
- Define and implement the Release Management process and procedures
- Define and implement the License Management process for the portfolio of applications
- Lead the Problem Management process and serve as Product Owner for identified root cause and continuous-improvement initiatives
- Maintains awareness of technology trends, industry standards, and their impacts on Finance systems
- Ensures ongoing compliance with application, vendors, and internal policies
What Do You Need To Bring?
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field and 10+ years of progressive experience in Finance/Corporate applications
- Experience with Peoplesoft Finance
- Experience with modern SaaS ERP platforms.
- ERP Cloud Transformation knowledge and experience is a differentiator
- Experience working in on/offshore models is required
- Experience with Oracle EPM
- Global Retail experience is preferred
- Personal Attributes: Self-starter, Collaborative, Curious, highly motivated, Team oriented
- Proactive solution orientation with a relentless drive to overcome obstacles
- Exceptional interpersonal skills including teamwork, facilitation, and negotiation
- Excellent analytical and technical skills, willing to challenge orthodoxies
- Excellent organization skills and attention to detail, including the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and activities
Our Company
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) is a global, digitally-led, omnichannel specialty retailer of apparel and accessories catering to kids through millennials with assortments curated for their specific lifestyle needs.
Our Values
Our corporate purpose of being here for you on the journey to being and becoming who you are, fuels our customer-led brands and our global associates. We lead with this purpose and always put our people first, which is evidenced by our Great Place to Work™ Certification, as well as being named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality by the Human Rights Campaign. In addition to equitable compensation and benefit offerings, including flexibility and competitive Paid Time Off, we offer a range of educational and engagement opportunities, including various Associate Resource Groups, volunteer opportunities and additional time off to give back to our global communities.
What You'll Get
As an Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) associate, you’ll be eligible to participate in a variety of benefit programs designed to fit you and your lifestyle. A&F is committed to providing simple, competitive, and comprehensive benefits that align with our Company’s culture and values, but most importantly – with you! We also provide competitive incentives to reward the commitment our associates have for moving our global business forward:
- Incentive Bonus Program
- Paid Time Off and Work From Anywhere Flexibility
- Paid Volunteer Day per Year, allowing you to give back to your community
- Merchandise Discount
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Available
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Associate Assistance Program
- Paid Parental and Adoption Leave
- Access to Carrot to support your unique parenthood journey
- Access to Headspace dedicated to creating healthier, happier lives from the inside out
- 401(K) Savings Plan with Company Match
- Opportunities for Career Advancement, we believe in promoting from within
- A Global Team of People Who'll Celebrate you for Being YOU
