Finance Transformation Manager

Finance Transformation - Managers (Full Time/Part Time)

In a world where robots are beginning to work alongside humans, it is time to reimagine the art of the possible. Driven by digital enablers and with a heightened appetite for Finance to be a commercial and strategic advisor to the business, the role of Finance is transforming and drastically expanding.

Whilst Finance must remain vigilant and increase its stewardship and governance oversite, the ability to use financial and non-financial information to uncover hidden insights and improve investment decision making across the organisation is moving Finance towards fulfilling its destiny as an integrator and value creator. These drivers of change and new roles are having a significant impact on the future of work, the workforce and the workplace for Finance and their end customers / stakeholders. As part of Deloitte's Finance Consulting practice, you will be leading the way amongst pioneers shaping the course of modern finance in the digital world.

Our Team

Deloitte's market-leading Finance Transformation (FT) practice assists CFOs, Executives and Finance's customers / stakeholders to step change performance by defining and executing Finance function strategies and transformation programs enhancing governance, control, finance efficiency and business partnering capabilities. Our work encompasses future operating models, outsourcing, shared services, centres of excellence, finance factories, process improvement, capability uplift and the application of digital and disruptive technologies. We team with our clients to chart this course, go on the journey with them to realise these new destinations and uplift their capability along the way so they can continue to stretch and grow.

You will be a joining a dynamic and growing team committed to driving innovation, delivering different and distinctive client outcomes, and making an impact that matters. The strength of our team lies in the diversity of the background and skillset of each member, fostered in a collaborative environment.

Your Opportunity

As a Manager within our Finance team you will:

• Primarily lead cross functional and diverse teams to deliver programs of work for Finance and their customers that cover strategy, transformation roadmaps, business cases, operating models, process improvement, capability uplift and technology enablement
• Take on day to day leadership and manage project team members and clients to assess the needs (current and future) of Finance's customers and stakeholders, determine how Finance will meet these needs, and then implement these programs covering:
• • The work Finance will do across all core process / functional areas (e.g Order to Cash, Procure to Pay, Record to Report, Accelerate Close Cycles, Performance Management and Finance Business Partnering
  • The workforce required to deliver this work at the necessary levels of service including talent acquisition, capability development, operating model structure with shared services, COE's, spans and layers, application of digital technologies (non-human) and the interaction with the human workforce
  • The workplace including the information and digital tools (e.g., predictive planning, scenario based models, Cloud based ERP, robotics process automation, analytics, visualizations, block chain, IoT and artificial intelligence) to deliver the work by the workforce

• Lead conversations around critical client issues and advanced these opportunities through the business development pipeline to winning proposal
• Lead and develop proposals to establish and deliver projects with multiple work streams and large, multi-functional teams (e.g., Strategy, functional and operational improvement, Talent and Workforce management, change management, digital technologies, PMO, Risk, Technical Accounting, Tax, etc)
• Build and grow Deloitte's thought leadership to drive innovation and shape future trends
• Coach and mentor some of Deloitte's brightest minds

About You

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Business / Commerce or a quantitative field (e.g. Engineering, Maths, Science, Statistics)
• Managers 7+ years and Senior Managers 10+ years' experience working in Private industry or Public Sector Corporate / Finance organisations in any of the following fields: Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Data Science, Customer experience /UX design or finance transformation
• 4+ years' experience working in professional services or consulting, advising CFO's on Finance transformation, process improvements, financial planning redesign, service delivery model design and implementation, and other critical elements of the Finance function
• Specific skills should include but not be limited to, understanding how changes in different industries impact finance organizations, and experience structuring solutions to optimize finance functions
• Superior critical thinking, design thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, and outstanding presentation skills
• Skilled at synthesising and drawing insights from qualitative and quantitative data
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and demonstrate resilience and strong commitment towards project and personal goals
• Experience leading or managing teams and change initiatives (especially in a project management role)
• Experience with budgetary responsibilities related to projects or resources
• Exceptional interpersonal, team-building, and communication skills
• Ability to build consensus and foster change in ambiguous settings
• Commitment to personal and professional growth
• Outstanding integrity, initiative, creativity, and passion
• Record of consistent career progression with increasing levels of responsibility
• Willingness and ability to travel

About Us

Join a high performing culture of talented people, who are highly motivated and passionate about delivering impactful analytics solutions and insight. We are innovative and different because YOU are… we pride ourselves on our team of diverse, high performing Deloitte Professionals who are talented, supportive, inclusive and social - and who are at the heart of our success. Our aim is to ensure that all our people feel confident to bring their whole selves to work, and as a result, build a workplace that encourages the true spirit of 'And different'.

From day one at our Firm you'll be considered part of the Deloitte community and our development and career progression framework will help you develop the skills and capabilities that will set you up to succeed - in every sense of the word. At Deloitte, we assume that you perform other roles within your life…you could be a student, a teacher, a passionate hobbyist and a caring family member. We recognise the importance of balance and embrace agility, understanding that this means different things to each and every one of our employees.

Next Steps

If you have questions regarding this role, the Talent Acquisition Team is available to have a confidential discussion. Please contact Emily Merchant via the Our Recruiters section on our careers website.

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