Director - IT Finance

About our group:

Seagate Technology is a leading provider of storage solutions, offering cutting-edge hard disk drives and data storage technology. We are committed to innovation, sustainability, and providing exceptional service to our global customer base.

We are seeking an experienced IT Finance Director to lead our finance technology initiatives and manage our SAP S/4 HANA system. This role will be pivotal in driving financial strategy, ensuring robust financial operations, and leveraging technology to optimize our financial processes. 

This role will be reporting to the VP of IT-Global Enterprise Application. This group is responsible for all ERP and associated applications to run the business and also implementing cutting edge-technology projects that add value to the strategic business processes and goals.

This is an ONSITE position.

About the role - you will:

• Manage Technical architecture analysis, research, design and development of new functionality and integration with key applications and services under SAP ecosystems
• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute the IT finance strategy aligned with the company’s overall business objectives.
• SAP S/4 HANA Management: Oversee the implementation, maintenance, and optimization of SAP S/4 HANA for financial operations.
• Financial Planning & Analysis: Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting and operations.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure compliance with financial regulations and manage financial risks effectively.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, operations, and executive leadership, to drive financial initiatives.

About you:

• Relevant certifications such as CPA, CFA, or PMP are a plus.
• Manage and mentor a team of finance and IT professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, or a related field. MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred.

Your experience includes:

• Strong SAP FI-CO domain background with experience in Hi-Tech Manufacturing Industry.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in finance and IT, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. Experience with SAP S/4 HANA is essential.
• Strong financial acumen, excellent leadership and communication skills, and proficiency in financial software and ERP systems.

Location:

This is an ONSITE position.

The estimated base salary range for this position is $175,824.00 - $259,596.00. The individual salary is based on work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Seagate offers comprehensive benefits to its eligible employees, including, but not limited to, eligibility to participate in discretionary bonus program, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, short-and long-term disability, 401(k), employee stock purchase plan, health savings account, dependent care, and healthcare spending accounts. Seagate also offers paid time off, including 12 holidays, flexible time off provided pursuant to Seagate policy, a minimum of 48 hours of paid sick leave, and 16 weeks of paid parental leave. The benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year and may differ depending on work location.

Our Gold LEED-certified Fremont product-design campus drives innovation, bringing together a diverse set of engineering, design, operations, support and administrative teams. The site is equipped with state-of-the-art clean room and lab space. On-site social activities are popular, including our annual BBQ, ice cream social, and holiday events. Wellness programs, gaming rooms and the on-site fitness center help round out and balance your Seagate work-life experience, along with opportunities to give back to our local community.

Location: Fremont, USA, Research Center
Travel: None