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Emirates Airlines invites applications for Business Process Specialist – EPM Implementation in Dubai, UAE

Job Title:

Business Process Specialist – EPM Implementation (Group Services)

Job Purpose:

The Business Process Specialist will lead the FP&A business area in the design, development, and implementation of the new EPM system. Through a thorough understanding of business processes, policies, and procedures the role holder works with stakeholders both within and outside of Finance to support in the full design of the EPM tool for budgeting, planning, forecasting, and management accounting. Ensuring that the system successfully supports in providing financial data, insights, and analytics for the Group.

In this role you will:

Participate in the EPM design workshops to ensure all commercial requirements are gathered and included in the design.
Act as the central point of contact between Finance and the business for design queries linked to processes and policies to ensure the value of the organisation is maximised from the new system/tool.
Develop the “to be” process maps, processes and policies and ensure these are fully communicated to both Finance and the business through detailed training and incorporate best practise.
Act as the SME and COE throughout the implementation of the new EPM system.
Co-ordinate the collection, testing and signoff of all commercial related modules and data.
Build the three-year future roadmap for Finance commercial EPM expansion to help drive further insights and analytics from the EPM tool.
Ensure that an appropriate financial control environment exists in the new system.
Work closely with the EPM supplier and implementation partner to ensure the project remains on track and provide weekly status updates on progress, risks, and opportunities.
Develop the change management action plan for relevant departments and ensure all stakeholders across the Emirates operations are taken along the EPM journey through executing change management activities that drive engagement in the new system.

Qualifications & Experience:

To be considered for this role, you must meet the below requirements:

• Degree or equivalent, plus relevant professional experience i.e. MBA or Qualified Accountant.
• Lean Six Sigma qualification would be desirable.
• 5+ years’ experience within a Finance department within medium or large organisations.
• Knowledge of FP&A processes – budgeting, planning, and forecasting and the preparation of management reporting material.
• The ability to partner with the business and a range of stakeholders and be able provide solutions and guidance on best FP&A practices.
• Experience in implementing complex and innovative finance solutions which require a significant program and change management.
• Ability to problem solve with good time management and people skills.
• High proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and BI would be advantageous.

Salary & Benefits:

Default text to be provided Join us in Dubai and enjoy an attractive tax-free salary and travel benefits that are exclusive to our industry, including discounts on flights and hotels stays around the world. You can find out more information about our employee benefits in the Working Here section of our website www.emirates.com/careers. Further information on what’s it like to live and work in our cosmopolitan home city, can be found in the Dubai Lifestyle section.