Job Description

Synopsis
The Finance Data & Analytics Lead role is critical to financial data strategy and execution. In this role, you will develop and execute a comprehensive data and analytics strategy, lead data integration and governance efforts, foster a culture of innovation by integrating financial systems with analytics solutions to modernize the finance function, and promote data literacy within finance.
You will require a blend of leadership acumen and technical expertise with a deep understanding of financial systems, data architecture and advanced analytics to build innovative solutions for Finance data and reporting strategy. This position offers a unique opportunity to drive innovation, enhance financial performance, and support the enterprise's long-term strategic goals.
Accountabilities
Strategic Digital Transformation

• Owns the vision, roadmap and achievement of ROI on Finance data and technology initiatives
• Collaborate with senior leadership and stakeholders to identify opportunities for digital innovation and prioritize key financial analytics initiatives
• Drive the deployment and development of AI in finance to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency.
• Promote effective data management and utilization to drive organizational success through seamless data integration.

Data governance and quality

• Establish and enforce data governance policies and procedures within finance to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Utilize metrics and analytics to monitor data quality, identify discrepancies and implement corrective actions promptly to maintain high standards of data reliability.
• Coordinate with IT and finance teams to integrate financial systems with cloud-based analytics, ensuring data integrity and actionable insights.
• Develop and enforce protocols for ongoing improvement and maintenance of systems and cloud infrastructure to address performance and emerging issues.

Change Management

• Lead change management initiatives to foster a culture of adaptability and continuous improvement within the finance department.
• Empower team members to independently access and analyze data by promoting the use of self-service analytics tools across the finance function to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency.
• Champion data literacy across finance and the enterprise. Assist in creating development plans that improve finance's Data & Analytics knowledge, particularly around AI.

Measure and monitor performance

• Establish and continuously monitor KPIs to assess the effectiveness of financial strategies and initiatives.
• Deliver data-driven insights and strategic recommendations to senior management.
• Focus on driving financial performance and enhancing operational efficiency through informed decision-making.

Education & Experience
Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in finance, data analytics or a related field
• Proven track record in the airline or transportation industry is an asset

Education & Technical Expertise

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications in data analytics, data science, or financial systems are highly desirable
• Advanced knowledge of financial systems, data architecture and cloud-based analytics solutions
• Proficiency in ERP platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and knowledge of data warehousing solutions
• Expertise in using advanced analytics and AI to uncover insights from complex financial data
• Solid proficiency with data and analytical visualization software

Skills and Competencies

• Strong understanding of digital technologies, data governance, policies, procedures and their applications in specialized environment.
• Proven leadership skills to build and lead a high-performing team of data scientists, analysts and finance professionals
• Strong leadership, communication and project management skills.

About Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, was formed in 2003 and quickly went on to become one of the world's leading airlines. From its home in Abu Dhabi, Etihad flies to passenger and cargo destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia and North America. Together with Etihad's codeshare partners, Etihad's network offers access to hundreds of international destinations. In recent years, Etihad has received numerous awards for its superior service and products, cargo offering, loyalty programme and more. All this ties into Etihad's ambitious Journey 2030 strategy. The airline plans to double its fleet size and triple the number of customers over the next six years as it sets out to be the airline everyone wants to fly!
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