Research Director, Financial Software & Technology

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SAPinsider works with SAP and it’s over 17,000 global solution and technology partners through its research and expert network to lead the market discussion across the SAPinsider community on what is working, which vendors can drive measurable value, new and emerging trends and how to successfully implement technology enabled process improvements. SAPinsider members depend on our guidance for their investments in SAP based technologies.

The Role

The Research Director is a hands-on content leader with a passion for telling the story of how SAPinsiders drive value adopting finance software, technology and services. The Research Director will build relationships with SAPinsider members, SAP, technology companies and industry experts to grow the overall market.

Specific content coverage areas include:

SAP S/4 HANA, SAP Central Finance
Cloud Finance
Core Accounting & Financial Close
Financial Planning, Reporting & Analysis
Treasury & Cash Management
Financial Process Automation
Revenue Management

Specific Responsibilities include:

Technology Vendor Leadership
- Establish deep relationships across the SAP vendor landscapes at the CMO, Field Marketing, Event Management, Product Marketing & Product Management roles.
- Conduct quarterly/annual technology briefings with all key software and solution providers and publish SAPinsider Insight Briefs on each.
Thought Leadership Publishing
- Develop and manage the overall publishing calendar and research agenda for the Financial Systems coverage area.
- Establish a panel of SAPinsider financial members to steer the content agenda and drive content generated from the SAPinsider member community.
- Interview multiple SAPinsider members and technology experts every day to learn the key business issues, what technology solutions they are adopting and their lessons learned.
- Write and publish daily articles on key issues across the SAP Finance landscape.
- Write and publish quarterly research reports on key research agenda topics.
- Write and publish a featured article in each Quarterly edition of SAPinsider Magazine.
- Write and publish a weekly featured article in the Financial Insights newsletter.
Event & Summit Leadership
- Own the overall performance for each Event & Summit aligned with the market.
- Direct the overall session agenda, speaker acquisition and sponsor selling.
- Keynote speaker at each Event & Summit aligned with the market.

Professional Qualifications

An ideal candidate will possess:

Strong understanding of ERP, finance, financial software and analytics.
Empathy and awareness of the challenges facing the CFO’s team.
Understanding of SAP and SAP Partner solutions impacting the finance function.
Understanding of B2B technology product marketing and management.
Passion for research, writing and content production
Exceptional speaking and interviewing skills.
BA or equivalent with advanced degree preferred.

Compensation

The Research Director enjoys a competitive base salary and an annual performance bonus that assures a compelling overall compensation package. In addition, the role participates in all SAPinsider employee benefit programs including healthcare coverage, life insurance, 3 weeks paid vacation plus company paid holidays, spending accounts and 401K plan with company match.

Next Steps: Take the Lead on Your Future

Send your confidential resume to SAPinsider to James Bedard, CEO at james.bedard@wispubs.com and reference the role in your cover letter and why this is the right next step for you.