Business Solutions Partner - Finance SARA Group

Serve as the main day-to-day IT counterpart for all Finance systems and data projects.
Collaborate with Finance, Accounting, and Internal Audit teams to understand processes across Beirut, UAE, and KSA.
Maintain a clear, prioritised view of Finance systems needs, aligned with Finance leadership.

ERP Upgrade and Finance Systems Projects
Lead Finance participation in ERP upgrades and key Finance systems projects.
Plan and coordinate Finance-side project activities, including requirements definition, process design, fit gap analysis, test scenarios, UAT, cutover preparation, and early-life support.
Liaise with Applications teams, vendors, and system integrators to ensure Finance requirements are understood and delivered.
Track project status, risks, and decisions, keeping Finance leadership informed in a business-friendly manner.

Business Analysis and Process Design
Map core Finance processes including Record to Report, Procure to Pay, Order to Cash, Budgeting & Forecasting, Fixed Assets, Tax, and Compliance.
Document business requirements, user stories, and process flows for Finance modules and related tools.
Challenge and refine requirements to keep solutions simple, standardised, and aligned with controls and reporting needs.
Collaborate with Finance and Applications to define target processes and configurations.

Finance Systems Power User
Develop deep expertise in Finance ERP modules (GL, AP, AR, FA, etc.), reports, and integrations.
Support issue investigation, root cause analysis, and propose practical solutions before escalation to technical teams.
Manage Finance UAT cycles, including scripts, data sets, and approvals.
Maintain Finance master data structures in alignment with policies.

Reporting, Data, and KPIs
Ensure Finance reports and dashboards are accurate, consistent, and sourced correctly from ERP and related systems.
Support design and delivery of KPIs such as AP aging, working capital, budget vs actual, and close cycle metrics.
Evaluate reporting impacts of system or process changes, particularly during ERP transitions.

Change, Training, and Adoption
Prepare clear and concise training materials and guides for Finance users.
Deliver or support training sessions for Finance teams across Beirut, UAE, and KSA.
Monitor adoption of new tools and processes, capturing feedback for continuous improvement.
Promote best practices around data quality, cut-off processes, and system usage.

Stakeholder Management
Build strong relationships with Finance leadership and key managers in each country.
Engage regularly with Applications teams and IT Support Analysts to ensure structured issue resolution and enhancement pipelines.
Manage expectations and communications around project timelines, testing periods, and go-live windows.