Financial Transformation Consultant

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary and bonus

Comprehensive medical benefits

Significant professional development

Flexible remote working environment

Retirement fund with employer contrib.

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Financial Transformation Consultant for a top-tier management consultancy based in Klerksdorp, North West. You will assess current financial operations, design future-state FP&A, treasury, shared services, and lead implementation of transformative solutions while collaborating remotely with clients across the region.

Ideal candidates hold a CA(SA)/ACCA/CIMA or MBA with finance, at least 7 years in finance or consulting, and strong skills in FP&A, systems implementations

Qualifications

• CA(SA), ACCA or CIMA qualification or MBA with a finance specialization.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in finance, consulting, or related roles.
• Experience with FP&A, treasury, and financial systems implementations.

Responsibilities

• Assess current financial processes, systems, and structures to identify improvements.
• Design and implement future-state financial operating models (FP&A, treasury, accounting).
• Lead or support implementation of financial systems (ERP, EPM).
• Develop business cases and financial models for transformation initiatives.
• Manage client relationships and project teams to ensure delivery.
• Provide strategic advice on financial management and risk mitigation.
• Facilitate workshops and communicate findings to senior stakeholders.
• Stay updated on accounting standards and technology advancements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Quantitative skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

CA(SA) / ACCA / CIMA

MBA with finance specialization

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Workday Financials

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a top-tier Management Consultancy, is actively seeking a skilled Financial Transformation Consultant to join their expanding team in **Klerksdorp, North West**. This role is crucial for guiding clients through significant financial process and technology enhancements. You will be responsible for assessing current financial operations, designing future‑state financial models, and leading the implementation of transformative solutions. This includes areas such as financial planning & analysis (FP&A), treasury, shared services, and financial systems. The ideal candidate possesses a strong finance background coupled with consulting expertise. This role offers a flexible, remote‑first approach, allowing you to collaborate effectively with clients and internal teams across the region and beyond. Join a forward‑thinking firm dedicated to driving financial excellence and innovation for businesses in **Klerksdorp, North West** and other key economic hubs. Your expertise will be vital in shaping robust financial strategies for our client's diverse customer base.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess current financial processes, systems, and organizational structures to identify improvement opportunities.
• Design and implement future‑state financial operating models, including FP&A, treasury, and accounting functions.
• Lead or support the implementation of financial systems (e.g., ERP, EPM solutions).
• Develop business cases and financial models for transformation initiatives.
• Manage client relationships and project teams to ensure successful delivery of financial transformation projects.
• Provide strategic advice on financial management, cost optimization, and risk mitigation.
• Facilitate workshops and communicate findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Stay abreast of accounting standards, financial regulations, and technology advancements.

Requirements

• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., CA(SA), ACCA, CIMA) or an MBA with a finance specialization.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in finance roles, consulting, or a combination thereof, with a focus on financial transformation.
• Proven experience in financial process improvement, financial systems implementation, or shared services setup.
• Strong understanding of financial planning and analysis (FP&A), management accounting, and corporate finance.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and quantitative skills.
• Effective communication, presentation, and stakeholder management abilities, suitable for remote interactions.
• Experience with major financial software solutions (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Workday Financials) is highly desirable.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a virtual team.
• Must be comfortable with a remote work setup and capable of delivering high‑quality work from a distance.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Significant opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement.
• Flexible remote working environment.
• Chance to work on impactful financial projects for a diverse client base.
• Retirement fund with employer contributions.
• Generous annual leave.
• Supportive and collaborative virtual team culture.