Director - Finance, HR, and Corporate Systems at Motion Industries – Birmingham, Alabama

Birmingham, AL, USA
Full time
R26_0000004274

IT Applications Director - Finance, HR, and Corporate Systems

SUMMARY:

The IT Applications Director for Finance, HR, and Corporate Systems will lead the strategic planning, implementation, and management of enterprise applications supporting finance, human resources, and other corporate functions. This role ensures that technology solutions align with business objectives, improve operational efficiency, and support compliance and reporting requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute the IT applications strategy for Finance, HR, and corporate systems in alignment with overall business goals.

• Collaborate with executive leadership and business stakeholders to identify technology needs and prioritize initiatives.

• Drive digital transformation initiatives to modernize and optimize enterprise applications.

• Application Management

• Oversee the deployment, maintenance, and support of core enterprise systems Finance, HRIS, Incentive Management, and other corporate applications.

• Ensure system integrations across Finance, HR, and other corporate platforms are seamless and secure.

• Manage internal software development initiatives and vendor relationships.

• Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of application managers, product owners, and engineering resources.

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and customer service excellence within the applications team.

• Governance and Compliance

• Ensure applications comply with regulatory requirements, internal controls, and audit standards.

• Establish and enforce IT policies, procedures, and best practices for application management.

• Budget and Vendor Management

• Develop and manage budgets related to Finance, HR, and corporate systems applications.

• Negotiate contracts and manage relationships with software vendors and service providers.

• Performance Monitoring and Reporting

• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for application availability, performance, and user satisfaction.

• Provide regular reports and updates to senior management on project status, risks, and opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field; Master's degree preferred.

• 10+ years of experience in IT application management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.

• Proven experience managing enterprise Finance and HR systems such as SAP, Oracle, Workday, PeopleSoft, or similar platforms.

• Strong understanding of business processes in Finance, HR, and corporate functions.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Experience with cloud-based applications and SaaS solutions preferred.

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements affecting Finance and HR systems (e.g., SOX, GDPR).

Key Competencies

• Strategic Thinking and Planning

• Project and Program Management

• Vendor and Contract Management

• Change Management

• Risk Management and Compliance

• Team Building and Leadership

• Problem Solving and Decision Making

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS: None required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: 2-5 Direct Reports 5-10 Direct Reports More than 10 Indirect Reports

BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY: Yes

COMPANY INFORMATION: Motion offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.

DISCLAIMER: This job description illustrates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and skills required. Management retains the right to add or modify duties at any time.

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GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.
Where permitted by applicable law, successful applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to start date. COVID-19 vaccination is a condition of employment, subject to an approved accommodation, and proof of vaccination will be required on or prior to start date.

GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC’s policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.See Description