POSITION CONCEPT

The ADI Finance / ERP Lead - R2 serves as the product owner and subject matter expert for finance and ERP-related capabilities within the Advanced Delivery Infrastructure (ADI) program. This role is responsible for representing finance business needs, supporting ERP alignment, and influencing design decisions across enterprise systems, including integration with EAM (Enterprise Asset Management) and WMS (Work Management System) solutions.

This role partners closely with Finance, Supply Chain, Technology, and business stakeholders to define and prioritize requirements, ensure alignment to financial processes, and support the successful implementation of system capabilities. The ADI Finance / ERP Lead plays a critical role in ensuring that solutions support financial integrity, operational efficiency, and compliance requirements.

Additionally, this role supports configuration decisions, testing, and adoption activities, ensuring that ERP and financial processes are effectively integrated into the ADI program and that solutions meet business and operational needs.

PRIMARY DUTIES RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as product owner for finance and ERP capabilities, representing business priorities and guiding solution design decisions across EAM, WMS, and related systems.
• Partner with Finance, Supply Chain, and Technology teams to define and prioritize requirements, ensuring alignment with enterprise financial processes, policies, and standards.
• Support solution design and configuration decisions for ERP, EAM, and WMS platforms, ensuring integration across systems and alignment with target operating models.
• Facilitate collaboration between business stakeholders, SMEs, and implementation teams to ensure financial and ERP requirements are accurately translated into system solutions.
• Participate in testing activities (SIT, UAT) to validate financial processes, system functionality, and data integrity across integrated solutions.
• Provide guidance and support related to financial data flows, controls, and reporting requirements across systems.
• Support issue resolution and decision-making related to finance and ERP functionality, including escalation of risks and dependencies.
• Contribute to training, documentation, and change enablement activities to ensure successful adoption of ERP and financial process changes.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure alignment with industry best practices and evolving financial system capabilities.

SUPERVISION

Direct: None

RELATIONSHIPS

Internal:
Works collaboratively across Finance, Supply Chain, Technology, PMO, and business units at all levels to support successful ADI implementation and ERP alignment.

External:
Engages with system integrators, ERP/EAM/WMS vendors, and industry peers to support solution design and continuous improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Required:
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field

Preferred:
Advanced degree (MBA or related) or professional certifications in Finance or ERP systems

Experience

Required:
5+ years of experience in finance, ERP systems, or business systems analysis roles

Preferred:

• Experience supporting ERP, EAM, or WMS implementations
• Experience working in cross-functional transformation programs
• Utility or asset-intensive industry experience

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

• Strong understanding of financial processes and ERP systems (e.g., budgeting, accounting, asset management, procurement)
• Knowledge of system integration across ERP, EAM, and operational systems
• Ability to define and translate business requirements into system solutions
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to influence and collaborate across technical and business teams
• Strong communication skills, including ability to explain complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Understanding of financial controls, compliance, and reporting requirements
• Experience supporting system implementation lifecycle activities (design, testing, deployment)

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

• Champions Safety, Health & the Environment
• Takes Ownership & Acts with Integrity
• Drives Business Excellence for Customers
• Builds Collaborative Relationships
• Develops People and Teams
• Cultivates Innovation & Embraces Change
• Thinks Strategically & Exercises Sound Judgment

TECO offers a competitive Benefits package!!

Competitive Salary *401k Savings plan w/ company matching * Pension plan * Paid time off* Paid Holiday time * Medical, Prescription Drug, & Dental Coverage *Tuition Assistance Program * Employee Assistance Program * Wellness Programs * On-site Fitness Centers * Bonus Plan and more!

STORM DUTY REQUIREMENTS....Please make sure to read below!!! Responding to storms will be considered a condition of employment.

TECO Energy and its companies serve a role in providing critical services to our community during an emergency. Team members are required to participate in the response/recovery activities related to emergencies/disasters to maintain service to our TECO Energy customers. Team members are required to work in their normal job duties or other assigned activities. Proper compensation will be made in accordance with the company's rules and procedures.