ALign APAC Finance Project Manager

Air Liquide; Selangor; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in gases and technologies is seeking an experienced Align Finance Project Manager in Malaysia. The role involves leading finance project deployment, managing cross-functional teams, and ensuring standardization and automation of finance processes. Ideal candidates have over 10 years in finance, ERP experience, and strong communication skills. This position offers the chance to excel in a dynamic environment focused on efficiency and customer centricity.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in finance and some experience in project management.
• Strong working knowledge of finance and controls.
• Previous ERP deployment experience.
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Finalize scope and objectives for projects.
• Develop detailed project plans and budgets.
• Lead and build Finance Project Teams.
• Ensure process design and standardization.
• Coordinate change management and communication.

Skills

Project Management

Finance Knowledge

Communication Skills

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Initiative for Improvement

Job description

ALBS is an Air Liquide entity in Kuala Lumpur, regrouping for the APAC scope its Business Service Centers (Kuala Lumpur and Shanghai) as well as the two Global Functions (IT, Digital and Procurement). Designed to derive optimal value by better leveraging technology, people and competencies, the ultimate goal is to boost efficiency and deliver outstanding and sustainable performance while keeping a strong focus on customer centricity. This Organization is striving for excellence, adopting the Best in Class models to deliver value through simplification and standardization of processes, while adhering to Internal controls and compliance requirements.

Align Finance (FiCoPro) Project Manager

The ALign Finance (FiCoPro) Project Manager reports directly to the APAC GBS Finance Director and functionally to the Group GBS Finance GPO. The ALign Finance (FiCoPro) Project Manager leads the deployment of the ALign Finance core model and core solution of the Group in the dedicated countries, ensuring standardization and automation of the Finance processes with full integration with business. The ALign Finance (FiCoPro) Project Manager will work in close coordination with the China (GCH) and EAP Align - One ERP Program Directors. How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

Job Responsibilities

1. Strategic Planning and Project monitoring

• Finalize Scope and Objectives
• Develop the detailed Project Plan (discovery, design, development, testing, go-live, post-go-live support), milestones, dependencies, and resource allocation.
• Budget and Resources Management

2. Team Leadership and Stakeholder Management

• Build the Finance Project Team (finance subject matter experts).
• Coordinate Cross-Functional Teams (business, D&IT including external vendors)

3. Execution and Processes Oversight

• Process Design and Standardization with the inventory of the regulatory localization requirements and local systems beyond Finance.
• Data Migration Oversight
• Testing and Quality Assurance
• Go-Live Coordination
• Hypercare and Stabilization
• Issue Resolution, escalating problems and ensuring they are resolved in a timely manner.
• Project Closure

4. Change Management and Communication

• Develop the Change Management Plan including communicating the "why" and benefits
• Training and User Adoption.
• Ongoing Communication to the steering committee and all stakeholders, detailing progress, risks, and issues.

Are you a MATCH?

• 10+ years of experience in finance and some experience in project management
• Strong working knowledge of finance and controls.
• Previous ERP deployment experience
• Exposure to the Asian market
• Experience collaborating with diverse departments and cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across all levels of management and the organization.
• High level of initiative and a continuous desire to improve processes and performance.
• Organized, adaptable team player with a strong ability to multitask.
• Energetic and driven to execute under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Language Requirements

Fluency in English

About Air Liquide

A world leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health, Air Liquide is present in 78 countries with approximately 64,500 employees and serves more than 3.8 million customers and patients. Oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen are essential small molecules for life, matter and energy. They embody Air Liquide’s scientific territory and have been at the core of the company’s activities since its creation in 1902.

Our Differences make our Performance

At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.