Business Application Manager

Job Title : Business Application Manager

Location: Dubai UAE

ITP Media Group (ITP) is one of the largest media companies in the Middle East with a portfolio of more than 80 brands. The company delivers quality data content to its readers viewers delegates and guests through digital print events awards video content social media platforms and social media influencers. These brands include major international and regional names such as Time Out Arabian Business Harper s Bazaar Construction Week Esquire and GQ.

The Business Applications Manager at ITP Media Group plays a critical role in managing and enhancing enterprisewide applications and systems with a strong emphasis on data management and financial reporting. This role requires leveraging advanced analytical skills to deliver actionable insights optimizing the organization s financial and operational performance. You will oversee the integration of businesscritical systems such as CRM ERP and HRMS while driving datadriven decisionmaking and ensuring scalability and efficiency across applications.

Key Responsibilities:

Data Analytics & Financial Reporting:

• Develop and manage robust financial reporting frameworks using tools like Power BI Zoho Analytics and MSSQL to deliver actionable insights to stakeholders.
  
• Collaborate with finance teams to create automated reporting systems that streamline workflows and enhance data accuracy.
  
• Utilize SQL queries and other database tools to extract manipulate and analyze large datasets ensuring highquality reporting and visualization.
  
• Provide advanced analytics to support budgeting forecasting and financial performance reviews aligning with organizational goals.
  

Business Application Development & Management:

• Lead the design development and integration of CRM ERP and HRMS platforms ensuring they meet enterprise requirements.
  
• Optimize system functionality to align with organizational needs particularly in financial operations and reporting.
  
• Customize and enhance ERP systems (e.g. Microsoft Dynamics NAV) to improve financial tracking reporting accuracy and process efficiency.
  

System Optimization & Data Governance:

• Oversee the integrity security and scalability of enterprise systems and databases maintaining high standards of data governance.
  
• Implement data quality controls and compliance measures to ensure the accuracy and reliability of financial and operational data.
  
• Design interactive dashboards to empower key stakeholders with realtime insights enabling strategic decisionmaking.
  

Project Management:

• Manage endtoend project lifecycles for financial system implementations and upgrades ensuring adherence to timelines budgets and quality standards.
  
• Align project objectives with organizational financial goals ensuring teams are wellequipped to deliver on expectations.
  
• Coordinate with crossfunctional teams to facilitate seamless system integration and financial reporting capabilities.
  

Leadership & Strategic Guidance:

• Provide strategic leadership in the design and implementation of financial systems aligning technology with business objectives.
  
• Mentor and manage teams to foster a datadriven culture promoting best practices in financial reporting and analytics.
  
• Partner with stakeholders to understand business challenges and deliver tailored solutions that address financial and operational needs.
  

Data & Financial Analytics Proficiency:

• Advanced skills in tools like Power BI Zoho Analytics and MS Excel to develop detailed financial dashboards and reports.
  
• Strong SQL expertise for extracting transforming and analyzing data to meet complex financial reporting requirements.
  
• Deep understanding of financial reporting standards and frameworks ensuring compliance and accuracy.
  

Enterprise Systems Expertise:

• Proficient in managing ERP platforms such as Microsoft Dynamics NAV with a focus on financial module optimization.
  
• Extensive experience with CRM and HRMS systems to ensure data integration and financial reporting efficiency.
  
• Handson knowledge of payment gateways and financial systems enabling seamless transaction processing and reconciliation.
  

Leadership & ProblemSolving:

• Proven track record of leading crossfunctional teams to deliver highquality financial systems and reporting solutions.
  
• Strategic thinker with the ability to align data analytics and application management with organizational financial goals.
  

Project Management:

• Skilled in project management tools such as JIRA Zoho Projects and Basecamp for efficient planning and execution of financial systems projects.
  
• Expertise in managing projects involving largescale financial data migration and system integration.
  

Requirements:

• Master s in Computer Applications (MCA) or equivalent in a related field.
  
• Bachelor s in Mathematics or a related discipline.
  
• Certifications in financial and data analytics tools are a plus (e.g. Zoho Certified Developer Power BI Certification).
  
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail in financial and operational data.
  
• Excellent communication and leadership skills to collaborate with stakeholders and drive datadriven decisionmaking.
  
• Passion for continuous improvement in financial reporting and enterprise data management.