Product Director - Financial Management Application Porto

Product Director - Financial Management Application
Porto
Porto, Porto District, Portugal

Full-time

Company Description

We are in Business for People, empowering people in service organizations with innovative Enterprise and Business software solutions. We’ve innovated and taken a new approach to delivering ERP that works for people. Self-driving, adaptive and intuitive software that is changing the way people work. Our solutions empower people and deliver a better people experience so people can spend time on meaningful high value work they live for. Read more on our website about how we transform work and how people feel about it, so our customers and their people can thrive.

Job Description

We are seeking a
- thinking and
- obsessed
Director of Productto lead the strategy, roadmap, and execution of our Financial Management applicationswithin our ERP platform. This role is pivotal in transforming
- based organizations ncluding public sector, professional services, nonprofits, and higher education manage their financial operations.

You will lead a team of
Product Managersand collaborate closely with engineering, design, support, services and
-
- market teams to deliver modern, intelligent, and scalable financial solutions. You will bring new products to market to drive further cross sell into the existing customer base and champion the development of new capabilities that will increase win rate and customer satisfaction with our core offerings.

We're looking for a transformational leader who leads with authenticity, embraces constructive conflict, and consistently delivers sustainable value. The ideal candidate is someone who thrives in collaboration, always putting the customer experience at the center of
- making. You are not only committed to driving and delivering on change, but you also hold yourself and others accountable to the highest standards. Most importantly, you know how to cultivate an environment where people feel empowered to succeed and grow. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and help shape our future, we’d love to hear from you.

Product leadership & strategy

• Set the product vision, strategy and goals for the area ensuring alignment with business objectives
• Define and drive the product vision and roadmap for financial modules such as general ledger, AP/AR, budgeting, , financial reporting and FP&A.
• Champion
  - native architectureand lead the transition from legacy systems to modern, scalable platforms.
• Infuse the product with
  AI and automationto streamline workflows, enhance
  - making, and reduce manual effort.

Execution &
- functional collaboration

• Lead and mentor a team of Product Leads, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and customer empathy.
• Collaborate with design and architecture teams to ensure usability, performance, and extensibility.
• Ensure alignment with GTM strategy and business goals.
• Engage with executive stakeholders for
  - in and feedback.
• Engage directly with customers, partners, and industry stakeholders to understand evolving needs and validate product direction.
• Represent the voice of the customer in roadmap planning and product development.
• Support the commercialization and
  -
  - market efforts with product positioning, enablement, and thought leadership.
• Lead focus groups, early adopter programs and other customer programs to ensure market readiness and fit for purpose of new capabilities before they are launched
• Identify opportunities to embedmachine learning, predictive analytics, andintelligent automationinto financial workflows.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards (e. g. , GAAP, fund accounting) and geography and
  - specific regulations.
• Stay informed on emerging technologies and regulatory changes impacting financial operations.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of financial applications
• Proven track record of leading
  - native product transformations.
• Experience integrating AI/ML or automation into enterprise software products.
• Strong collaboration skills with
  - functional teams, especially engineering and design.
• Strong understanding of product management best practices including data driven road mapping, outcome vs output focus, customer centricity and experimentation and agile development.

Preferred

• Experience with
  - market ERP platforms
• Background in finance/accounting or experience working with finance teams in services industries.
• Familiarity with the basics of corporate managerial accounting and finance operations.

Additional Information

Join Unit4 and be part of one of the most exciting journeys in the cloud ERP software space. We’re a
- paced,
- growth,
- centric company, delivering enterprise software for a great people experience, and offering our own people a host of benefits and development opportunities.

Grow with us

At Unit4, we offer:

• a culture built on trust - giving you the freedom and autonomy to be successful,
• Balance - with our uncapped time off policy, remote working opportunities, and Global Wellbeing Days when the whole company can switch off and prioritize
  - being,
• talented colleagues, role models and mentors - work, learn and be inspired by some of the best talent in the software industry,
• a commitment to sustainability - with initiatives such as our Act4Good program, a way for everyone at Unit4 to come together and engage in actions that benefit society and the planet,
• a safe and inclusive working environment – supported by our Employee Resource Groups, which are open to all and include Women at Unit4, Pride at Unit4, Mental Health and Access at Unit4, and People of Color at Unit4.

Our commitment to you

Unit4 is committed to ensuring equal opportunity for everyone - together, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages and celebrates the diversity of our employees. We consider all candidates on their ability to do the job required and welcome the unique contributions each individual can bring to Unit4. We know that diversity of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, educational background, national origin, religion, and physical ability brings fresh perspectives, ideas, and solutions to our company. This is the essence of our culture. We also welcome and encourage people who are pregnant and/or
-
- be to apply. That’s why we make our hiring decisions solely based on skills, qualifications, and our current business needs.

Unit4 is committed to ensuring equal opportunity for everyone. Together, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages and celebrates the diversity of our employees, where they all are seen as a real value to the company. We guarantee a fair consideration for employment, without discrimination. Thats why we make our hiring decisions solid based on merit, qualifications and current business needs. We invite you to be a part of this diversity and join our community!

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