Product Director - Financial Management Application Porto

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

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 they can spend time on meaningful
- value work. 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 Product to lead the strategy, roadmap, and execution of our Financial Management applications within our ERP platform. This role is pivotal in transforming how
- based organizations, including public sector, professional services, nonprofits, and higher education, manage their financial operations.

You will lead a team of Product Managers and 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
- 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 thrives in collaboration, always puts the customer experience at the center of
- making, and is committed to driving and delivering change while holding themselves and others accountable to high 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 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 our
  - native architecture and lead the transition from legacy systems to modern, scalable platforms.
• Infuse the product with AI and automation to 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.

Customer & market engagement

• 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.

AI, automation & compliance

• Identify opportunities to embed machine learning, predictive analytics, and intelligent automation into financial workflows.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards (e. g. , GAAP, fund accounting) 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
  - driven road mapping, outcome vs output focus, customer centricity, 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.
• 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 safe and inclusive working environment — supported by our Employee Resource Groups.

Our commitment to you

Unit4 is committed to ensuring equal opportunity for everyone. We consider all candidates based on their ability to do the job and welcome the unique contributions each individual can bring. We value diversity and encourage applications from pregnant individuals and/or
-
- be. Our hiring decisions are based solely on skills, qualifications, and business needs.