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Group Finance Operations IT Lead

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Atradius

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • IT & Cybersecurity
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Madrid

AI generated summary

  • You should have strong team-building skills, 3+ years with Oracle EBS Cloud, finance ops experience, fluency in Spanish/English, and a hands-on approach to program management. Willing to travel 10%.
  • You will manage finance system projects, oversee the transition to Oracle Financials Cloud, ensure regulatory compliance, lead a team, and maintain vendor relationships for technical services.

Requirements

  • Strong personal, team building and influencing skills – including experience in managing deliveries across diverse teams (eg location, culture, organisation, internal/outsourced)
  • Preferably experienced line manager, with demonstrable ability to develop staff
  • Solid experience (at least 3 years) in working with Oracle E Business Suite Cloud
  • Fluency in Spanish and English is a must
  • Experience with finance operations systems (AP/AR) is preferred
  • Proven track record in engineering, with clear capability to lead by example
  • Analytical approach to problem solving and escalation management, with demonstrable ability to make effective decisions at the right time within the overall boundaries of the programme
  • Structured, logical, disciplined approach to the planning, organisation and tracking of work, with the ability to think ahead and correlate to the bigger picture. Capability here includes scheduling, resourcing, scoping, impact assessments, risk mitigation, issue management, dependency management across programmes with the ability to explain detail to audiences at all levels
  • ‘Hands on’ approach to programme management keeping all stakeholders informed and engaged
  • Willingness to travel (+/- 10 %)

Responsibilities

  • Manage and initiate maintenance projects (including ones to decommission old finance systems)
  • Represent ITS in projects relating to Finance Operations
  • Manage the transition of Spanish local finance system (Deister) to Oracle Financials Cloud
  • Ensure compliance of application under management with Enterprise Architecture and internal/external regulatory requirements
  • Lead the existing team in Madrid: 2 team members and contractors
  • Manage relationship with the vendors for the technical delivery services (design, development, technical test).
  • Ensure quality of the delivered solution including fitness for purpose, investment effectiveness

FAQs

What are the primary responsibilities of the Group Finance Operations IT Lead?

The primary responsibilities include managing maintenance projects, representing ITS in finance operations projects, overseeing the transition of the Spanish local finance system to Oracle Financials Cloud, ensuring compliance with regulations, leading the team in Madrid, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring quality of delivered solutions.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates should have strong personal and team-building skills, preferably experience as a line manager, solid experience with Oracle E Business Suite Cloud, fluency in Spanish and English, experience with finance operations systems (AP/AR), and a proven track record in engineering.

Is travel required for this position?

Yes, there is a willingness to travel required, estimated at around 10%.

How many team members will the Group Finance Operations IT Lead manage?

The lead will manage a team of 2 members and contractors in Madrid.

What is the organizational structure within which this role operates?

This role operates within the ITS unit, which is responsible for providing IT applications and infrastructure for the Atradius Group and specifically manages Finance Operations systems.

What type of work environment can I expect at Atradius?

Atradius offers a dynamic, transparent, and informal work environment that supports professional growth and fosters an inclusive culture where all colleagues feel involved and valued.

What benefits does Atradius offer?

Atradius offers attractive terms and conditions, including a market-aligned salary, bonus, pension scheme, and opportunities for professional development.

Are there opportunities for staff development in this role?

Yes, the position requires demonstrable ability to develop staff, providing opportunities for team members' growth.

How does Atradius prioritize diversity and inclusion?

Atradius promotes an inclusive culture where diversity is valued, and they encourage applications from all individuals to ensure that a variety of perspectives and experiences contribute to the organization’s success.

Managing Risk, Enabling Trade

Finance
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1925
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Atradius provides trade credit insurance, surety and collections services worldwide through a strategic presence in more than 50 countries. Atradius has access to credit information on over 240 million companies worldwide. Its credit insurance, bonding and collections products help protect companies throughout the world from payment risks associated with selling products and services on trade credit. Atradius forms part of Grupo Catalana Occidente (GCO.MC), one of the leading insurers in Spain and worldwide in credit insurance.

Culture & Values

  • People first

    Our colleagues, partners, brokers and customers are important. Our people first approach is built on the shoulders of ambitious teamwork and revolves around collaboration and mutual support. When a new person joins us, we’re proud that we often hear: ‘I already feel part of the Atradius family’.

  • Reliable accountability

    Our customers trust us to help them manage risk. We are transparent, consistent and accountable for all we do. This means, for example, that if we turn down a request for credit insurance, we like to explain why.

  • Constantly improving

    We provide the best levels of service to our customers and the best working environment for our colleagues by continuously looking for ways to improve. It is this ethos that keeps us at the forefront of our markets and is the drive that will see us evolve and enhance our offer as we grow.

  • Unrivalled service

    At the heart of our business is our commitment to managing risk and enabling trade. It is our mission to support our customers’ growth by helping them to strengthen their credit management processes through exceptional levels of service.