Axiata Digital Labs

Lead - Digital & AI Transformation

Axiata Digital Labs  •  Colombo, LK (Onsite)  •  24 days ago
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Job Description

We are undertaking a digital and AI transformation initiative on the Finance Portfolio anchored on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and the Microsoft Power Platform ecosystem. We are seeking a high-calibre Digital & AI Transformation Lead to drive process redesign, ERP optimization, automation, and AI enablement across Finance & Procurement Functions.

This role will work closely with business leadership, internal IT teams, and external development partners to deliver structured, measurable transformation outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

ERP & Process Transformation

  • Lead As-Is / To-Be process redesign across Finance and P2P functions
  • Optimize Business Central configuration, workflows, and approval hierarchies
  • Standardize controls, audit trails, and master data governance
  • Strengthen financial reporting integrity and compliance controls

Automation & Power Platform Enablement

  • Identify and implement automation opportunities using Power Automate, Power Apps, and Power BI
  • Reduce manual interventions across finance and procurement workflows
  • Design executive dashboards and performance analytics

AI & Digital Innovation

  • Identify practical AI use cases within ERP and finance workflows aligned to the Finance Automation & AI Roadmap
  • Assess Copilot readiness and structured data maturity
  • Develop roadmap for AI-assisted reporting, forecasting, and control monitoring

Program & Vendor Management

  • Coordinate with internal IT and external partners appointed by management for the project
  • Translate business requirements into structured technical briefs, where relevant
  • Ensure timely delivery aligned to governance standards

Governance & Risk Management

  • Establish automation control framework and change governance process
  • Ensure cyber resilience considerations within ERP architecture
  • Maintain structured documentation and transformation roadmap

Person Specification

  • 5 years of experience in ERP transformation, digital & AI consulting, or enterprise systems leadership
  • Proven implementation experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
  • Strong exposure to Microsoft Power Automate, Power Apps, and Power BI
  • Demonstrated experience in Finance process transformation (GL, AP, AR, budgeting, approvals)
  • Experience leading cross-functional digital & AI transformation initiatives
  • Strong finance-functional and technical bridging capability

  • Automation-first mindset with structured problem-solving ability
  • Practical AI awareness and digital innovation orientation
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
  • Governance, risk, and compliance sensitivity
  • Degree in Finance, IT, Engineering, or related discipline
  • Professional qualification (ACCA/CIMA/CPA) preferred
  • Microsoft certifications advantageous
Axiata Digital Labs

About Axiata Digital Labs

Axiata Digital Labs is an innovative software service provider, offering telco-focused digital and IT services and solutions that enable individuals, startups and enterprises.

With over 1200 professionals spread across 7 countries, we help global customers in the space of telecommunications, digital services & financial services. Our convergent digital design experiences, innovative platforms and reusable assets connect numerous technologies to deliver tangible business value and experience to our customers.

Axiata Digital Labs is the technology hub of Axiata Group Berhad Malaysia which is one of the leading groups in telecommunication in Asia.

In pursuit of Axiata’s vision to be a New Generation Digital Champion, Axiata Digital Labs positions itself as a key driver to deliver a range of innovative telecommunication products and services.

Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Colombo, LK
Year Founded
2019
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