We are in Business for People, empowering people in service organizations with innovative Enterprise and Business software solutions.
We've innovated and taken a new approach to delivering ERP that works for people.
Self-driving, adaptive, and intuitive software that is changing the way people work.
Our solutions empower people and deliver a better people experience so they can spend time on meaningful high-value work they live for.
Read more on our website about how we transform work and how people feel about it, so our customers and their people can thrive.
Job Description
We are seeking a forward-thinking and customer-obsessed Director of Product to lead the strategy, roadmap, and execution of our Financial Management applications within our ERP platform.
This role is pivotal in transforming how service-based organizations, including the public sector, professional services, nonprofits, and higher education, manage their financial operations.
You will lead a team of Product Managers and collaborate closely with engineering, design, support, services, and go-to-market teams to deliver modern, intelligent, and scalable financial solutions.
You will bring new products to market to drive further cross-sell into the existing customer base and champion the development of new capabilities that will increase win rate and customer satisfaction with our core offerings.
We're looking for a transformational leader who leads with authenticity, embraces constructive conflict, and consistently delivers sustainable value.
The ideal candidate is someone who thrives in collaboration, always putting the customer experience at the center of decision-making.
You are committed to driving and delivering change and hold yourself and others accountable to the highest standards.
Most importantly, you know how to cultivate an environment where people feel empowered to succeed and grow.
If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and help shape our future, we'd love to hear from you.
Product leadership & strategy
* Set the product vision, strategy, and goals for the area ensuring alignment with business objectives
* Define and drive the product vision and roadmap for financial modules such as general ledger, AP / AR, budgeting, financial reporting, and FP&A.
* Champion our cloud-native architecture and lead the transition from legacy systems to modern, scalable platforms.
* Infuse the product with AI and automation to streamline workflows, enhance decision-making, and reduce manual effort.
Execution & cross-functional collaboration
1. Lead and mentor a team of Product Leads, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and customer empathy.
2. Collaborate with design and architecture teams to ensure usability, performance, and extensibility.
3. Ensure alignment with GTM strategy and business goals.
4. Engage with executive stakeholders for buy-in and feedback.
Customer & market engagement
5. Engage directly with customers, partners, and industry stakeholders to understand evolving needs and validate product direction.
6. Represent the voice of the customer in roadmap planning and product development.
7. Support the commercialization and go-to-market efforts with product positioning, enablement, and thought leadership.
8. Lead focus groups, early adopter programs, and other customer programs to ensure market readiness and fit for purpose of new capabilities before launch.
AI, automation & compliance
9. Identify opportunities to embed machine learning, predictive analytics, and intelligent automation into financial workflows.
10. Ensure compliance with accounting standards (e.g., GAAP, fund accounting) and sector-specific regulations.
11. Stay informed on emerging technologies and regulatory changes impacting financial operations.
Qualifications
12. Deep understanding of financial applications
13. Proven track record of leading cloud-native product transformations.
14. Experience integrating AI / ML or automation into enterprise software products.
15. Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams, especially engineering and design.
16. Strong understanding of product management best practices including data-driven road mapping, outcome vs output focus, customer centricity, and agile development.
17. Preferred experience with mid-market ERP platforms.
18. Background in finance / accounting or experience working with finance teams in services industries.
19. Familiarity with the basics of corporate managerial accounting and finance operations.
Additional Information
Join Unit4 and be part of one of the most exciting journeys in the cloud ERP software space.
We're a fast-paced, high-growth, people-centric company, delivering enterprise software for a great people experience, and offering our own people a host of benefits and development opportunities.
Grow with us : At Unit4, we offer a culture built on trust—giving you the freedom and autonomy to be successful, balance with our uncapped time off policy, remote working opportunities, and Global Wellbeing Days.
We value diversity and inclusion, supporting Employee Resource Groups and ensuring equal opportunity for all candidates based on skills and qualifications.
J-18808-Ljbffr
#J-18808-Ljbffr