Manager Finance Transformation – Consulting Firm
Context of the role?
Join a leading global top-tier consulting partner as a Manager grade to a team who have a core specialisation in delivering high profile, international projects within this Digital Finance Transformation space.
It will suit those with a strong project focused background, with experience leveraging offshore delivery teams for the technical delivery combined with functional design expertise for a range of finance transformation and digitalisation projects.
Due to an increasing project pipeline across Europe, the team must grow, so be part of the journey and apply now!
What will I be doing?
- Partner with clients to define their project needs, specifically around Finance Transformation topics related to organisational design and Target Operating Models (TOM), and Shared Service Centres (SSC)
- Be the focal point in the initial scoping and design phase, acting as the SME for all solution design topics
- Assume the role of Project/ Programme Manager during implementation, combining the SME knowledge with a strong PM expertise to drive the project forward
- Guide clients on process improvement and standardization
- Engage CFO and senior leadership to help establish their vision and pursue their Digital Finance Transformation journey
- Work with technical partners and consultants to ensure their delivery meets the right specifications
- Manage client stakeholder needs and requests, be the bridge between vendors and clients
- Train clients on best practice and provide guidance on best practice
- Mentor team members and ensure effective knowledge transfer
- Monitor project timelines and deadlines, delivering to project schedules and ensuring effective project communication
- Identify new projects within clients and propose new ideas to help formulate the client roadmap
What background skills might I require?
- University degree in Finance, Accounting or related studies, ideally Qualified Accountant as well ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA
- At least 4 years of consulting experience in Big4 or related top tier consulting/ systems integrator firms delivering international projects
- Strong knowledge of Accounting/ Corporate Finance
- Finance process expertise e.g. R2R, P2P, FP&A, Financial Consolidation
- Confident communicator who can take clients on a journey
- Project management experience is an asset e.g. PMP, Prince 2 etc.
- Skills with Oracle ERP Cloud, Oracle EPM Cloud or related finance systems is an advantage as well.
- Fluency in English
- Must have EU citizenship, right to travel as some international travel in the role
Why apply?
- Tier one consulting firm with a very strong international reputation
- Great access to major finance transformation programmes across Ireland and wider EMEA region.
- Structured career growth and opportunities for mentors within the group.
How do I apply?
For more information on this opportunity, please do not hesitate to get in touch with Geoff Coleman from SystemsAccountants via email: Geoff@systemsaccountants.com.
Who we are?
SystemsAccountants is a leading global Financial Systems, Analytics, and Transformation recruitment company. We provide permanent & contractor recruitment solutions to enable clients to implement, support, develop, run & optimise, ERP, ERP and Analytics systems as well as finance transformation programmes including ESG topics. We source and screen finance systems professionals on a global basis. Unlike typical search & selection firms, our consultants have an international reach, which ensures that our clients and candidates receive market insight along with a tailored service.
