Finance Projects & Continuous Improvement Manager

SIA Engineering Company Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Singapore is looking for a Manager (Projects & Continuous Improvements) to lead finance transformation and manage SAP S/4HANA implementation. The successful candidate will oversee project deliverables, enhance productivity, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Requires a degree in Accounting or related field and at least 5 years of experience in project management.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience leading teams in systems implementation.
• Experience with cross-functional teams and leadership levels.
• Good understanding of finance processes, reporting, and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Finance PMO and a team of accountants for SAP S/4HANA implementation.
• Prepare project plans and coordinate with finance stakeholders.
• Drive improvement initiatives to enhance productivity.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Collaboration

Communication

Financial Reporting

SAP Knowledge

Education

Degree in Accounting, ACCA, Information Technology or related field

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

Job Description

Reporting to VP Finance (Financial Services)[AN1], the Manager (Projects & Continuous Improvements) plays a strategic and integral role in Finance Division and will be responsible to drive and deliver finance transformation, finance-focused system implementation projects and improvement initiatives. He/she will support CFO and VP Finance (Financial Services) in transforming the Finance Division – to improve efficiency in transactional operations, enhance role of Finance as strategic Business Partners providing actionable business insights & performance measurement and towards real-time reporting

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

· Lead Finance PMO and a small team of accountants that support the Finance Division in implementation of SAP S/4HANA

· Act as key liaison with counterparts in Engineering Stream, Procurement Stream and IT Stream of SAP S/4HANA implementation of the company and holding

· Lead/Engage finance stakeholders in systems design workshops[AN2], change management, authorization design and ensure completion of project deliverables on time and within budget

· Prepare/co-ordinate project organization, milestone roadmap, resource requirements and presentations to management

Other responsibilities:

· Vendor management to ensure projects/enhancements are delivered in scope and on time

· Act as key liaison between finance stakeholders and Project PMO for project requirements and updates

· Prepare project plans and status update to CFO and VP Finance (Financial Services), including change management plans/ communications and post-implementation reviews

· Prepare/Lead regular project update meetings with Finance community in the organisation

· Lead improvement initiatives to enhance business productivity and ensure it align with company-wide continuous improvement initiatives and Finance Division roadmap

· Oversee IT-related administrative matters of the Division eg: Staff on-boarding, Annual DR exercises, access reviews

· Undertake any other ad-hoc projects or tasks as assigned by management

Requirements

· Degree in Accounting, ACCA, Information Technology or related field

· At least 5 years of relevant experience leading teams in systems implementation as Project Manager or equivalent

· Experience working with cross-functional teams and all levels of leadership

· Good understanding of finance processes, reporting, performance management and consolidation

· Working knowledge of SAP modules and/or add-on solutions, or other reporting tools will be an advantage

· Must demonstrate confidence, good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders

· Ability to drive project with sense of urgency and deal effectively with ambiguity

· PMI/PMP or Agile certifications will be a plus

Applicants may be placed in the position of Manager or Assistant Manager depending on experience and qualifications.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be notified.

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