Finance Lead

6500 Accenture (SA) (Pty) Ltd Company; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture in South Africa seeks a senior leader to drive Finance Reinvention, shaping CFO agendas, redesigning operating models, and integrating AI and data into finance.

You will own end-to-end transformation programs, lead ERP platform modernization (SAP/Oracle), and build a market-leading practice with C-suite influence.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of finance processes (R2R, FP&A, O2C, P2P).
• Experience leading global, matrixed organizations.
• Proven ability to originate and close deals.

Responsibilities

• Serve CFOs and finance leaders; shape the transformation agenda.
• Deliver end-to-end finance reinvention programs including FP&A modernization.
• Lead ERP transformations (SAP, Oracle) and intelligent finance operations.
• Identify opportunities, build pipeline, and shape proposals and deals.
• Develop finance reinvention capabilities and contribute to thought leadership.

Skills

Finance transformation

Executive leadership

ERP knowledge

Data & AI in finance

Deal origination & closing

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

About Accenture Accenture helps the world’s leading enterprises reinvent by building their digital core and unleashing the power of AI to create value at speed for organizations across industries. Our strategy is to be the reinvention partner of choice for our clients and lead in the safe, widespread adoption of AI, and to be the most client-focused, AI-enabled, great place to work in the world. We bring together the talent of our approximately 786,000 people with proprietary assets and platforms, deep process and industry expertise, and leading ecosystem relationships to deliver end-to-end solutions and measurable outcomes at scale. Through our Reinvention Services, we offer broad expertise across Cybersecurity, Digital Core, Finance, Industry and Enterprise, Song, Supply Chain and Engineering, and Talent, with advanced capabilities in AI and Data, Industry and Process, and Technology. We serve approximately 9,000 clients and generated approximately $70 billion in FY25 revenue. Visit us at accenture.com. #LI-EU

1. Client Leadership & Advisory Serve as a trusted advisor to CFOs and Finance leadership teams, shaping their finance transformation agenda Lead CFO-level conversations on: o Finance Operating Model redesign o Digital Finance and ERP transformation (e.g., SAP S/4HANA) o Data, analytics, and AI in finance Translate business strategy into finance-led value creation opportunities

2. Finance Transformation Delivery Own end-to-end finance reinvention programs, including: o Financial planning & analysis (FP&A) modernisation o Finance platform transformation (SAP, Oracle) o Intelligent Finance Operations, including integration of: Advanced analytics and predictive insights AI-driven automation (e.g., close, forecasting, anomaly detection) Data governance and finance data models o GBS design and implementation

4. Account & Growth Leadership Identify and originate finance transformation opportunities across priority accounts Own pipeline development and conversion for Finance Reinvention offerings Shape and lead proposals, RFP responses, and deal structuring Contribute to account growth strategy and positioning of Finance as a key entry point

5. Practice Development & Thought Leadership Build and scale Finance Reinvention capability locally/regionally Develop reusable assets, accelerators, and industry-specific propositions Contribute to thought leadership on: o Future of Finance o CFO agenda in South Africa / Africa Mentor and develop next-generation finance transformation leaders

Key Skills & Experience Functional Expertise Deep understanding of: o Finance processes (R2R, FP&A, O2C, P2P) o Finance operating models and shared services o Regulatory, compliance, and reporting requirements Transformation Expertise Extensive senior finance leadership experience in complex, global, matrixed organizations Strong exposure to ERP platforms (SAP/Oracle) and digital finance tools Experience embedding data, analytics, and AI into finance Leadership & Commercial Acumen Strong executive presence and ability to influence at C-suite level Demonstrated ability to originate and close deals Experience managing complex, multi-disciplinary teams Strong commercial acumen with ability to influence C-suite stakeholders Comfort operating in high ambiguity, fast-evolving environments

Typical Outcomes / Success Measures Growth in Finance Reinvention revenue and pipeline Successful delivery of high-impact finance transformation programs Strength of CFO relationships across priority accounts Measurable client outcomes (cost reduction, faster close, better insights) Maturity and scale of the Finance Reinvention practice Leadership Capabilities Strategic thinking with a value-creation mindset Ability to translate data into actionable, executive-level insights Ability to bridge finance, technology, and business strategy Results-driven with focus on tangible value delivery Collaborative, influential, and client-centric Strong influencing and stakeholder engagement skills Change leadership in AI-enabled and transformation contexts

What Differentiates This Role Positioned as a value architect, not a traditional finance leader Accountable for enterprise and client value creation, not just reporting Embedded in a client-aligned Reinvention Partner model Shapes how finance enables Accenture to deliver end-to-end reinvention at scale

About Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at www.accenture.com

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