In short

At On, the most exciting and fastest-growing global sports brand, we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head of Engineering, Finance to lead our hybrid team of Microsoft Dynamics 365 engineers and backend engineers. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations (D365 F&O) and a deep understanding of financial processes and how D365 F&O can be leveraged to drive financial operational efficiency, improve financial decision-making, and enhance overall business performance within the finance domain.

This role will be responsible for providing technical leadership and direction for the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of our technology stack for the Finance Technology Cluster as well as our D365 F&O solutions within the finance function. Your entrepreneurial and result-driven mindset, combined with strong hands-on technical oversight and execution skills, will make you a key member of the core team on which On’s future is built.

Your Mission

  • Craft and deliver a technical vision and strategy for Finance Technology services and the D365 F&O environment within the finance domain, aligned with On’s financial objectives.
  • Drive technical excellence and reliability of our Finance Technology services and D365 F&O solutions through key technical metrics, proactive monitoring, and instilling a culture of continuous technical improvement within the engineering team.
  • Lead and mentor a team of backend and Microsoft Dynamics 365 engineers, providing technical guidance, architectural oversight, and support for their professional growth.
  • Set technical performance goals, provide candid technical feedback, and foster ongoing technical coaching and development opportunities for your team.
  • Foster a collaborative and high-performance technical culture within the engineering team, promoting knowledge sharing and technical best practices.
  • Champion the effective and efficient use of Microsoft Dynamics F&O as a driver of financial process improvement, enhanced efficiency, and automation through robust technical solutions.
  • Partner closely with finance stakeholders to understand their technical requirements, translate them into effective technical designs, and contribute to the long-term architecture and D365 F&O roadmap for finance.
  • Oversee technical aspects of system upgrades, patches, customizations, and integrations, ensuring adherence to best practices, security standards, and minimizing disruption to finance operations.
  • Implement and promote technical best practices for our own services and D365 F&O development, configuration, testing, and deployment within the finance context.
  • Collaborate with the broader Technology organization to ensure seamless integration of our in-house services and D365 F&O with other enterprise systems.
  • Evaluate and recommend technical solutions, tools, and methodologies to optimize our D365 F&O environment for finance.
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  • A team of people sat on the steps with a view of mountains outside the office.
  • Two women smiling at each other in a meeting room with large curved windows
  • A group of people sat around a table looking at large design papers
  • 3 men sat around with laptops smiling at each other
  • a large group of runners holding an On flag smiling at the camera
  • Man and woman sat at desks talking
  • Open planned office with men and women sat on a a large curved sofa
  • Group of runners talking outside the office
  • A team of people sat on the steps with a view of mountains outside the office.
  • Two women smiling at each other in a meeting room with large curved windows
  • A group of people sat around a table looking at large design papers
  • 3 men sat around with laptops smiling at each other
  • a large group of runners holding an On flag smiling at the camera

Your story

  • Demonstrated experience in providing technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams, experience within the Microsoft Dynamics 365 ecosystem will be a plus.
  • Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills combined with the ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders across the finance organization.
  • Strong emotional intelligence that allows you to forge trusting and strong relationships, both within your engineering team and with finance stakeholders.
  • Empathy is a cornerstone of your leadership style, creating a supportive and collaborative technical environment.
  • Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly and concisely to non-technical finance audiences. Your ability to influence and articulate technical ideas ensures clear and impactful interactions across all levels of the organization.
  • Strong understanding of core finance and accounting processes and how they are implemented and supported within a technical environment.
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About the Team

You will lead and mentor a dedicated team of backend engineers as well as Microsoft Dynamics 365 engineers responsible for the technical implementation, customization, integration, and ongoing support of D365 F&O within our finance landscape. You will foster a collaborative environment focused on delivering high-quality technical solutions aligned with financial requirements. You have the freedom to encourage technical innovation and the adoption of best practices within your engineering team. We encourage your team to find new and innovative ways to solve financial challenges through diverse technical approaches while enjoying working within a passionate team drawn from the global community. We live agile values, not just talk about it.

At On, we believe everyone in the world should get access to the best products to support their movement needs and lifestyle. For this to happen, we need high-performing financial solutions built around D365 F&O that ensure accurate and timely financial data, efficient financial processes, and robust financial controls.

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Our team exists to think differently. Wild curiosity and a thirst for knowledge keeps moving our tech forward. There are no boxes here. We’re always dreaming of what’s possible – and searching for new ways to get there. 

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    My journey has evolved for sure and, actually, change can lead to infinite possibilities. Those core values that were there when I joined are still here today and I really find them extraordinary every day.
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    Vivek Juneja

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    We’re closely connected to the whole business. Every day, we’re making quick decisions to improve the customer experience. Because these live changes impact the whole business, we deeply respect individual opinion and what others think about the end customer experience.
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What we offer

On is a place that is centered around growth and progress. We offer an environment designed to give people the tools to develop holistically – to stay active, to learn, explore and innovate. Our distinctive approach combines a supportive, team-oriented atmosphere, with access to personal self-care for both physical and mental well-being, so each person is led by purpose.

On is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a work environment that is fair and inclusive, where all decisions related to recruitment, advancement, and retention are free of discrimination.

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What to expect

We want to set everyone up for success, so here’s the lowdown on how we hire. Our process is a two-way street – bringing you into our culture, while helping us learn how you think.

Our full process can last about eight weeks from application to offer, because we care about getting it right. These steps explain how we usually do things.

Before you get started, feel free to consider if you want to work with us. Strange question? Well, we give people a lot of space to navigate their day-to-day and that style isn't for everyone. We want you to be passionate about what you do and be sure this is the right fit. Because when skills and passion combine – it creates that 'Wow' moment.