Erp Programme Finance Manager

99986A91-D176-4F91-A617-84E604B7F4A7; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in South Africa is looking for a seasoned Financial Manager to oversee the financial aspects of their ERP programme. This hands-on role demands expertise in budget control, financial reporting, and procurement management. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Finance or a related field, along with a strong background in financial management for large-scale IT projects. This position requires high attention to detail and excellent communication skills, with a competitive salary reflecting the responsibilities involved.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-8 years of experience in financial management.
• Experience managing finances for large-scale IT projects.
• Proficiency in preparing detailed financial reports.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial management and reporting for the ERP programme.
• Control budget and manage cost modelling.
• Handle procurement and contract management.

Skills

Financial management

Budget control

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field

Post-graduate financial qualification

Tools

SAP

Oracle

MS Project

Jira

Google Sheets

Job description

Overview

Purpose: To oversee the financial aspects of the ERP programme, ensuring fiscal discipline and alignment with organisational objectives.

In this expanded capacity, the role also manages the program's procurement requirements and contract management and administration. This is a hands-on position that requires a strong professional with the ability to manage both financial and procurement processes efficiently to support the program's success.

The role reports to the Global Finance Business Owner and is positioned to delegate the procurement responsibilities to a dedicated "Procurement Support" role in the future as capacity demands.

Responsibilities

• Programme Financial Management & Reporting
• Budget Control and cost modelling
• Forecasting and risk management
• Procurement & Contract Management & Administration
• Stakeholder Management & Compliance
• Leadership
• Ad hoc Responsibilities

Job Incumbent Requirements

• Bachelor\'s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Post-graduate financial qualification (e.g. CA (SA), AGA (SA), CIMA) would be advantageous.
• Completed Articles at a medium or large audit firm would be advantageous.
• Minimum 5-8 years of experience in financial management.
• Minimum 2-3 years experience managing the finances for large-scale IT projects or ERP implementations.
• Strong expertise in budget development, cost modelling, and control.
• Proficiency in preparing detailed financial reports, including variance analysis and cost tracking.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High attention to detail to ensure accuracy in financial reporting and budgeting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Deadline driven and able to perform under pressure.
• Aptitude to work with figures.
• High levels of computer literacy – advanced Google Sheets (Or MS Excel).
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Collate large volumes of data and inputs for strategic decision-making.
• Able to deal with large volumes of work.
• Experience in procurement and vendor contact administration would be advantageous.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle), their financial modules, and cost structures.
• Experience with financial management tools and project management software (e.g., MS Project, Jira).
• Knowledge and understanding of IFRS.

Competencies

• Devotion to Quality
• Performing under pressure
• Planning
• Result Oriented
• Integrity
• Listening skills
• Vitality
• Analysing and forming opinions