MeetUnit4 .With over 40 years of heritage,we’re an agile, fast growing, Cloud company that ison a mission toredefineEnterpriseResource Planning (ERP) for mid-market people-centric organisations.
With ourinnovative, self-driving, adaptive and intuitive software, our customers can spend more time on meaningful high-value work.
At the heart of what we do lies a simple yet profound purpose:Improve how people work by focusing on what truly matters.—A powerful statement that enablesdifferent priorities fordifferent people.
We’re shapinghow work shouldfeel,and we empowerourpeopleby providing them with the right tools to achieve the autonomy they need - it's what makes us unique.
Job Description
About the Role
Unit4 is looking for a VP, Product & Engineering to lead the Product & Engineering organization for our Coda and FP&A business, our enterprisefinancial managementand planning products. You will own both engineering and product management end to end, includingthe team, architecture, delivery velocity, and roadmap,with engineering depth being the most critical strength for this role. You will report directly to the General Manager of Coda & FP&A.You will lead a global Product & Engineering organisation of approximately 70 people, which is expected to continue growing.
We have ambitious growth plans for this business, and we need a leader who can bring focus, urgency, and vision to get us there. Someone who can take real ownership of both teams and drive them with the accountability of a business owner.As a key member of the Coda & FP&A leadership team, you will help shape and deliver the long-term business strategy, with accountability for product direction, engineering execution, technologyinvestmentand organisational performance.
What You'll Do
- Own the Product & Engineering organization for Coda and FP&A end to end, including theteam, architecture, delivery, and roadmap,reporting directly to the General Manager.
- Partner with the General Manager to define and deliver the long-term strategy for Coda & FP&A, translating business priorities into clear product,technologyand investment plans.
- Set engineering strategy and technical direction for the Coda and FP&A codebases (mainly Java, C, and TypeScript), andstay hands-on enough to engage credibly in architecture and design decisions.
- Establish a clear multi-year technology roadmap aligned with product and business priorities, leading the modernisation of established platforms while protecting service stability and customer confidence.
- Own the product strategy and roadmap for Coda and FP&A, shaping priorities based on customer needs, market opportunity, and commercial goals.
- Act as executive sponsor for strategic customer relationships, keyopportunitiesand business-critical escalations, working closely with Sales, Customer Success, Marketing and Finance to connect product choices to customer and commercial outcomes.
- Lead portfolio investment decisions, balancing customer needs, commercial opportunity, innovation, platform modernisation, operationalresilienceand technical debt, with clear recommendations to senior leaders on priorities,opportunitiesand risks.
- Sharpen our delivery speed and agility(tight feedback loops, rapid iteration, bias to action)while balancing that pace with the reliability our enterprise customers depend on.
- Lead, mentor, and grow the product and engineering teams as we scale; strengthen the management layer, hiring plan, and career paths needed to support that growth.
- Build succession and talentplans, andshape an organisational structure and operating model that create clear accountability, effective collaboration and sustainable growth across Product Management, Engineering,Architectureand related disciplines.
- Define and champion an AI strategy for the department: where AI can improve the product itself, and where it can improve how the teams build and ship.
- Own operational excellence across the department(uptime, security, performance, and quality standards)for financial software our customers depend on.
- Establish the metrics and operating rhythm (sprint cadence, DORA metrics, quality gates, OKRs) needed to run the department like a high-performing, scaling business.
- Use customer, product,engineeringand operational data to inform priorities and investment decisions, and provide transparent reporting on portfolio performance, delivery, platformhealthand risk.
- Represent Coda and FP&A in company-wide product and technical leadershipdiscussions, andengage with key customers on product and architectural topicsandescalationswhen needed.Contribute as an active member of the Coda & FP&A leadership team and represent the business in Unit4 executive forums, bringing constructive challenge and a business-wide perspective to product, technology,AIand investment decisions.
Qualifications
What You'll Bring
- 10+ years in engineering leadership, including at least 5 years managing engineering managers or multiple teams, with a proven ability to own both product and engineering.Experience leading a complex, global Product & Engineering organisation through growth, modernisation and organisational change is strongly preferred.
- Hands-on experience withfinancial applications isrequiredfor this role.
- A track recordof leading with urgency and ownershipwithstartup experience, or equivalent experienceoperatingwith startup-level speed and agility inside a larger organization.
- Strong hands-on fluency in Java, C, and TypeScript, or closely comparable languages, with the depth to make and defend architecture and technical trade-off decisions.
- Proven experience balancing the servicing of technical debt and maintenance with continued investment in innovation, protecting platform stability without slowing the pace of new development.
- Demonstrable hands-on experience applying AI to software engineering at team scale with measurable results (e.g. AI-driven code modernisation, test generation for legacy code or agentic development workflows) and an informed point of view on how AI will change both engineering and the product itself.
- Strong product instinctsand the abilityto translate customer and market signals into a roadmap that ties directly to growth and revenue goals.You can connect product and technology strategy to measurable customer, commercial and business outcomes, and make clear portfolio choices across competing priorities.
- Genuine customer focus, proven in an enterprise context. Direct engagement with major accounts,escalationsand advisory input. A habit of grounding roadmap and technical decisions in customer evidence.
- Genuine enthusiasm for AI and a point of view on how it will change both engineering practice and the product itself.
- A visionary streak.Youdon'tjust execute theroadmap,you shape what the department becomes and can articulate that future clearly to your team and to leadership.
- Proven people leadership: hiring, developing, andretainingstrong product and engineering talent, and building a team and org structure that can scale with the business.You have built and coached leadership teams, strengthened succession, and created operating models that empower leaders whilemaintainingclear accountability for outcomes.
- Excellent communication skills, comfortable moving between deep technical detail and business-level conversations with the GM and other executives.You can provide clear executive recommendations, explain trade-offs and influence effectively across customer, technical and commercial audiences.
Why This Role
This is a rare opportunity to take real ownership of a product and engineering organization with an established customer base, real growth momentum, and a mandate to modernize.You'llhave the autonomy to set direction a direct line to the General Manager, and a clear runway to make Coda and FP&A a flagship example of how fast, AI-forward teams canoperateinside an enterprise company.
Additional Information
Who we are
We area people-first communitythatnurturesall the areas that surround your working experience.With us, you’ll be surrounded by ahigh-performanceteam that supports yourauthentic self and celebrates your uniqueness.
We believe that‘How work should feel’is an evolvingstatement.Work goes beyond tasks and everyday responsibilitiesit’s about feeling valued, empowered, promoted, impactful, seen, andappreciated.
We are reimagining how work makes people feel.
What we offer
- aculture built on trustand accountability- giving you the freedom and autonomy to be successfuland make an impact
- balance - with ourFlexible Leave Paid Time Off policy, remote workingopportunities,Global Wellbeing Days,and other greatbenefits
- growth opportunities -we provide the tools and guidance required so that you can focus on what really mattersto youandso, ultimately,you canachieve your best work
- talentedcolleagues , role models and mentors - work, learn and be inspired by some of the best talent in the software industry
- a commitment tosustainability - with initiatives such as ourEnvironmental, Social, and Governance strategy andAct4Good programme
- asafe and inclusive working environment – supported by our Employee Resource Groups, which are open to all.
Our commitment to equity
Unit4 is committed to ensuring equal opportunity for everyone. We make our hiring decisions solely based based on skills, qualifications, and our current business needs. We know that diversity brings fresh perspectives, ideas, and solutions to our company. This is the essence of our culture. We also welcome and encourage people who are pregnant and/or parents-to-be to apply. If you would like to know more about our commitment to diversity, visit our blogs:
This role may require security clearance required for customer projects and access to sensitive (customer) data. That means that after you have accepted our offer, we could ask for background checks. Subject to applicable local laws, such security checks may require disclosure of personal information including criminal record declaration, right to work, personal identification and work history. No worries – we'll handle it according to local privacy laws and keep your information safe. Questions? Feel free to reach out!
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Unit4 is committed to ensuring equal opportunity for everyone. Together, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages and celebrates the diversity of our employees, where they all are seen as a real value to the company. We guarantee a fair consideration for employment, without discrimination. Thats why we make our hiring decisions solid based on merit, qualifications and current business needs. We invite you to be a part of this diversity and join our community!
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