Product Director - Financial Management Application

Company Description

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 focus on meaningful high-value work. 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 cross-sell into the existing customer base and champion the development of new capabilities to increase win rate and customer satisfaction.

We're looking for a transformational leader who leads with authenticity, embraces constructive conflict, and consistently delivers sustainable value. The ideal candidate thrives in collaboration, always prioritizes the customer experience, and is committed to driving change and holding themselves and others accountable to high standards. Most importantly, you should cultivate an environment where people feel empowered to succeed and grow. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and shape our future, we’d love to hear from you.

Product leadership & strategy

• Set the product vision, strategy, and goals, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Define and drive the product 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

• Lead and mentor a team of Product Leads, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and customer empathy.
• Collaborate with design and architecture teams to ensure usability, performance, and extensibility.
• Ensure alignment with GTM strategy and business goals.
• Engage with executive stakeholders for buy-in and feedback.

Customer & market engagement

• Engage directly with customers, partners, and industry stakeholders to understand evolving needs and validate product direction.
• Represent the voice of the customer in roadmap planning and product development.
• Support commercialization and go-to-market efforts with product positioning, enablement, and thought leadership.
• Lead focus groups, early adopter programs, and other customer initiatives to ensure market readiness and fit for purpose of new capabilities before launch.

AI, automation & compliance

• Identify opportunities to embed machine learning, predictive analytics, and intelligent automation into financial workflows.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards (e.g., GAAP, fund accounting) and sector-specific regulations.
• Stay informed on emerging technologies and regulatory changes impacting financial operations.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of financial applications.
• Proven track record of leading cloud-native product transformations.
• Experience integrating AI/ML or automation into enterprise software products.
• Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams, especially engineering and design.
• Strong understanding of product management best practices including data-driven road mapping, outcome focus, customer-centricity, and agile development.

Preferred

• Experience with mid-market ERP platforms.
• Background in finance/accounting or working with finance teams in services industries.
• Familiarity with 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, with numerous benefits and development opportunities.

Grow with us

At Unit4, we offer a culture built on trust, balance, talented colleagues, a commitment to sustainability, and an inclusive working environment supported by Employee Resource Groups.

Our commitment to you

Unit4 is committed to ensuring equal opportunity for everyone, building an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity. We consider all candidates based on their ability to do the job and welcome the unique contributions each individual can bring. We encourage applications from pregnant and/or parents-to-be and base our hiring decisions solely on skills, qualifications, and business needs.