MSCI Inc. seeks a dynamic SAP Finance Technology Director. This role will be part of the Business Technology department and will lead the Finance Tech team located in India (Mumbai or Pune), working closely with finance and business stakeholders to ensure the systems that support MSCI's order-to-cash, record-to-report, revenue recognition, procure-to-pay, and FP&A operate seamlessly and efficiently. 

As the SAP Finance Technology Director, you will be responsible for driving global projects for the implementation, enhancement, and maintenance of both finance systems and finance processes to automate and streamline operations. This includes working with SAP modules like ECC, BPC, and GRC while ensuring integration with other financial and reporting tools like RevStream, Vertex, Concur, or Board, as well as other core solutions like Salesforce or Workday.  

You will collaborate across regions and departments to ensure that technology solutions meet business needs and regulatory requirements, driving continuous improvements, while ensuring compliance with SOX controls and audit requirements. 

The SAP Finance Technology Director will manage a team of direct reports and contractors to support the overall operations of both Financial Systems and Financial Processes. 

As a Finance Technology Lead, you will be responsible for: 

• Finance Systems Management: Operate, maintain, and improve the systems that support order-to-cash, record-to-report, revenue recognition, procure-to-pay, and FP&A processes. 

• System Enhancements: Lead the identification, development, and implementation of system enhancements that automate and improve the accuracy and efficiency of finance operations. 

• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with Business (finance, sales, sales operations, product, client services, etc.) and IT teams to translate functional requirements into technical solutions. Ensure smooth integration of financial systems with other financial and operational platforms. 

• Project Management: Oversee projects related to system upgrades like a migration to SAP S/4HANA, new functionality deployments, and process automation initiatives. Ensure that projects are delivered on time and within budget. 

• Technical Expertise in ERP Systems: Extensive experience with SAP systems (e.g., ECC, BPC, GRC). Experience in integrating with complementary business applications such as Salesforce, Concur, Vertex, or Workiva is helpful. 

• Business Process Knowledge: Familiarity with finance processes: order-to-cash, record-to-report, procure-to-pay, revenue recognition, and FP&A. 

• Project Management: Proven experience in managing global large-scale IT projects, particularly those involving financial systems implementation or upgrades. 

• Cross-functional Collaboration: Ability to effectively collaborate with finance, business, and IT teams to deliver technology solutions that meet business requirements. 

• Systems Integration: Strong understanding of systems integration principles, particularly as they relate to financial reporting and revenue management systems. 

• Compliance and Security: Knowledge of SOX compliance, internal controls, and system security requirements as they pertain to financial systems. 

• Problem-solving Skills: Analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex system issues and provide efficient solutions. 

• Leadership and Team Development: Experience managing a team of IT professionals, providing leadership coaching, and guidance in system support and project execution. 

• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to clearly explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. 

• Preferred Qualifications: Masters in Technology-related or Finance-related domain 

• Preferred Experience: 10-15 years of strong operational experience with SAP or similar ERP systems.