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We are Alter Domus. Meaning “The Other House” in Latin, Alter Domus is proud to be home to 85% of the top 30 asset managers in the alternatives industry, and more than 5,000 professionals across 23 countries. 

With a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in alternatives, we believe in being different. Invest yourself in the alternative, and join an organization where you progress on merit, where you can speak openly with whoever you are speaking to, and where you will be supported along whichever path you choose to take. 

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Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Head of Finance Systems is accountable for leading and optimizing the firm’s Enterprise Resource Planning system / SAP S4 HANA. This role will play a key part in supporting the ongoing finance transformation and ensuring the system’s full potential is leveraged to drive organizational growth and efficiency to help Alter Domus achieve its ambitious growth objectives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the development, management and deployment of the ERP roadmap for finance systems ensuring alignment with Alter Domus strategy and business objectives.
• Take full ownership of ERP system (SAP S4 HANA) across Alter Domus, managing configuration, customization, and deployment to meet business and financial requirements.
• Ensure the system is fully aligned with organizational goals and is leveraged to its maximum potential.
• Lead the design and ongoing evolution of the SAP system architecture, ensuring it is scalable, flexible, and future proof.
• Drive decisions on architecture to optimize for performance, cost-efficiency, and alignment with business objectives.
• Oversee the integration of SAP with other key enterprise systems (e.g., SuccessFactors, CRM, BI tools) to create a cohesive, streamlined, and efficient IT ecosystem.
• Ensure data flows seamlessly between systems, reducing manual intervention and enhancing real-time reporting capabilities.
• Support monthly financial close and forecasting processes as well as the annual budget and long-range planning cycles.
• Provide input and oversight of internal processes with respect to SAP ERP master data, hierarchies, and reporting.
• Implement best practices for data governance within SAP ERP, ensuring high standards of data quality, accuracy, and integrity across financial operations. Define and monitor KPIs to ensure data reliability for decision-making purposes.
• Work closely with IT and functional teams to develop, test, and implement customizations to SAP, where necessary, to meet unique business needs.
• Lead system upgrades, enhancements, and the adoption of new SAP modules or technologies.
• Ensure that SAP ERP is secure, compliant with all relevant regulations (e.g., SOX, GDPR), and that appropriate user roles, permissions, and audit controls are in place to protect sensitive financial data.
• Collaborate with SAP and other external IT vendors, managing service contracts, SLAs, and relationships to ensure timely delivery of system upgrades, patches, and support. Act as the primary point of contact for SAP-related technical issues.
• Develop and implement disaster recovery plans and ensure the continuity of financial operations in case of system failures or other disruptions. Collaborate with IT to ensure data backups and recovery processes are in place and effective.
• Implement system monitoring tools and practices to proactively identify and resolve performance issues, ensuring system uptime and responsiveness. Coordinate with IT support teams to troubleshoot and address technical issues as they arise.
• Stay up to date with the latest SAP technologies (e.g., S/4HANA) and industry trends. Assess opportunities to implement cutting-edge technologies, tools, or cloud-based solutions to enhance system capabilities and align with the digital transformation of finance.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation of system configurations, processes, and integrations.
• Partner with Alter Domus Academy Team to develop and deliver training programs for end-users and stakeholders on finance systems.
• Lead a small Finance Systems Team, ensuring team members maintain appropriate levels of technical competence and compliance with internal operating and control procedures.
• As a senior leader, you will also be responsible for driving change when necessary, delivering communications and directions to the team in supporting the development and engagement of employees at all levels. 
• Promote and build Alter Domus' brand and culture both internally and externally, acting as an ambassador and role model to employees, clients, and customers and other external stakeholders.
• Support the development and engagement of employees at all levels, actively promoting the Employer Value Proposition within all regional teams and role modelling the Alter Domus values to our people, clients and customers.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and development, encouraging employees to enhance their skills and knowledge.
• Drive a culture of compliance and risk control to mitigate financial, operational and reputational risks.
• Promote ethical business practices, enhancing the company's reputation and social impact and ensuring Alter Domus maintains the highest Environmental, Sustainability and Governance (ESG) standards.

PROFILE

• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in finance systems management, with a strong focus on SAP ERP.
• Qualified Accountant ACA, ACCA or CIMA
• Experience in the financial services or alternative investments industry is highly desirable.
• Deep understanding of SAP as an ERP system, with the ability to shape system architecture and manage interfaces with other enterprise systems (e.g. SuccessFactors).
• Strong financial acumen, with the ability to understand and resolve finance issues using technology-driven solutions.
• Proven track record of leading system implementation or transformations, working cross-functionally with senior leaders and teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skill, with the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.
• Ability to learn and adapt quickly in a fast-growing and dynamic environment, especially in industries that are undergoing rapid digit transformation.

LEADERSHIP & BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• You will possess strong interpersonal skills – influencing and building trust quickly, navigating complexity and ambiguity with confidence and negotiating with tenacity and focus. You will be decisive and persuasive to achieve the results.
• You will be able to manage diverse stakeholders ranging from board members to finance professionals in the team.
• You will demonstrate personal resilience in the context of an international company in high-growth mode.
• You will demonstrate superior business insight and commercial acumen combined with strong technical expertise, analytical problem-solving skills.
• You will have an intellectual curiosity and a global mind-set, allowing you to partner effectively across teams and beyond with agility and flexibility. You will challenge the current status quo to improve things.
• You will be adept at managing competing demands on your time, actively prioritising and remaining calm under pressure while navigating complexity and challenges with confidence and resilience.
• You will demonstrate a strong commitment to high integrity and ethics.

• Demonstrate the AD Values:

WHAT WE OFFER:

We are committed to supporting your development, advancing your career, and providing benefits that matter to you. 

Our industry-leading Alter Domus Academy offers six learning zones for every stage of your career, with resources tailored to your ambitions and resources from LinkedIn Learning. 

Our global benefits also include: 

• Support for professional accreditations such as ACCA and study leave 
• Flexible arrangements, generous holidays, birthday leave
• Continuous mentoring along your career progression 
• Active sports, events and social committees across our offices 
• Support with mental, physical, emotional and financial support 24/7 from our Employee Assistance Program 
• The opportunity to invest in our growth and success through our Employee Share Plan 
• Plus additional local benefits depending on your location 

Equity in every sense of the word 

We are in the business of equity, in every sense of the word. For us, this means taking action to ensure every colleague has equal opportunity, valuing every voice and experience across our organisation, maintaining an inclusive culture where you can bring your whole self to work, and making Alter Domus a workplace where everyone feels they belong. 

We celebrate our differences, and understand that our success relies on diverse perspectives and experiences, working towards shared goals and a common purpose. Thanks to the work of our Group DE&I Committee and network of DE&I Champions, we empower all of our people to be truly invested in the alternative.  

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruiting and onboarding process. Please contact our hiring team if you require any accommodations to make our recruitment process more accessible for you. 

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