Job description

The Cloud & AI Platforms Finance Manager for the Middle East cluster sub-area (Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi) acts as the finance partner to STU and CSU Leads and develops deep subject-matter expertise on ACR to deliver actionable insights to business partners as well as Segment Finance Managers and CFOs. The role drives ACR growth in the Geo through deep ACR analytics (forward and backwards), provides insights on ACR performance by understanding growth trajectories for key customers, and supplies insightful analysis leveraging IAP depth on Commit & Complete. The manager is the key finance contact for HQ finance and is accountable for finance content for ACR ROB, Planning & Execution including budget, forecast, and outlook, delivering executive insights on deviations from forecast based on drivers and trends. Responsibilities include driving insights, analytics, and action on key ACR motions and priorities for the Middle East including Migrations / Data & AI and MACC to ACR; leveraging corporate models, analytics, and CEMA community best practices to provide actionable insights through segment controllers and CFOs; ensuring compliance with STU & CSU leadership with a focus on consumption; and acting as a change agent toward the move to consumption. The culture emphasizes growth mindset, entrepreneurship, continuous learning and innovation, digital transformation in the finance function towards data-driven forward-looking insights, direct engagement with customers and business partners, and simplifying and inspiring through storytelling aligned to values of respect, integrity, and accountability. Key indicators of success include insightful analysis based on an analytical framework and opportunity pipeline leveraging IAP standards, forward-thinking ACR scenarios translated into actions for sales, ACR forecast accuracy, community success and feedback from CFOs and the AFM community. Benefits include industry-leading healthcare, educational resources, discounts on products and services, savings and investments, maternity and paternity leave, generous time away, giving programs, and opportunities to network and connect.