Manager, Finance Transformation

Job Purpose

This is a 2-year contract with 6-12 months extension option. You will:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define Finance Transformation requirements on Group defined Common CoAs (Chart of Accounts). 

• Lead the regional CoA design/structure and coordination aligned with transformation objectives of Group led Common CoAs

• Ensure cross-tribe collaboration for SAP S4 HANA transformation goals with other tribes of Data Pool, ERP and Reporting

• Implement reporting requirements in Common CoA incl. codification, text and all technical fields in MDM (Master Data Management) tool

• Collaborate with stakeholders to assess current local CoAs, identify gaps, and design mitigations including regionally harmonized mapping to the Common CoAs. 

• Ensure the future CoAs meet regulatory requirements, industry standards, and organizational reporting requirements and manage consistency with MDM (Master Data Management) tool

• Align E2E processes with integrated systems (e.g., SAP S/4HANA and Financial Posting Gateway) and the big picture

• Support the overall program management such as stakeholder dialogues, time/cost/resource planning and control of the regional OEs.

• Support other Finance Transformation measures including

o a) Productivity gain and cost efficiency projects

o b) Automation and improvement of processes

o c) Regional level negotiation with vendors as well as businesses as usual closing processes

What you do

• Digest Group provided Common CoAs at operational level into SAP ERP S/4 HANA with reference to the live examples of Wave 1 OEs (FR, IT, CH and Benelux).

• Lead the harmonization of the current ONE.Asia CoAs into common COAs with consensus of participating OEs as much as possible 

• Embed the new common CoAs for AZAP OEs as operational COAs for all Asian OEs satisfying local statutory requirements as well as Group reporting.

• Based on the understanding of a) the current usage of ONE.Asia COAs together with the Management Dimensions, Segments and Cost Accountings as well as the newly designed ONE.COA of Wave 1 OEs, support and collaborate with the participating OEs to project manage the SAP ERP S/4 HANA upgrade.

What you bring

• Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field

• Diploma holder with extensive experience in SAP FI/CO projects will also be considered

• Minimum 5 years' experience (3+ years on intensive projects cases will also be considered)

• Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) or equivalents will be preferred

• In-depth knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting standards, and CoA structures with a keen interest in applying this knowledge to SAP systems

• Experience in CoA design, with a track record of finance transformations to identify trends, anomalies, and improvement opportunities

• Demonstrate knowledge of governance and regulatory requirements

• Experience in financial planning and analysis (FP&A) or business partnering roles

• Experience with set ups in SAP

• Exposure to working with international teams 

• Ability to translate technical information into understandable business terms

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess CoA frameworks and identify areas for improvement

• Demonstrate a keen interest in applying technology to business

• Basic understanding of data bases and data management

• Effective communicator and collaborator, able to bridge finance and technical teams, ensuring clear understanding and implementation of financial data management practices

• Change management - ability to lead teams and stakeholders through change

What we offer

• We are one of the World’s Best Workplaces (Singapore 2024) & Great Place to Work.

• Be part of a team that’s open-minded, supportive, and genuinely focused on customer outcomes.

• A sense of belonging in the workplace, where you are welcomed and encouraged to bring your most authentic self to work.

• An employer that is committed to supporting hybrid work and readily provides flexible & remote work options.

• Access to LinkedIn Learning and Degreed and career opportunities across the world, to support your continuous learning and you taking control of your career development.

• Robust and comprehensive benefit offerings for your health and well being

• Initiatives to support your financial wellness through selected discounted Allianz insurance products, pension contributions and our referral bonus scheme.

• The opportunity to take part in our Employee Share Purchase Program - own a piece of your employer.