Title:  Manager, Finance Transformation

2. JOB PURPOSE:

The Finance Transformation manager works on strategic finance initiatives which enables the business to evolve and meet the demands of a rapidly changing industry. FT manager will act as an internal consultant that partners with various departments across the group to help define and build the finance processes, systems, and teams of the future.  The individual will apply business, financial, and technological expertise, and is a trusted advisor to senior executives, and leads the Finance organization’s strategic direction for process improvement and transformation.  The individual leads streamlining the processes, breaking down silos within the business, digitizing systems, implementing Centers of Excellence, and developing next generation top talent.

Leading cross functional teams to analyse, evaluate and enhance business processes and business cases. Interfacing with departments at all levels in the Group to help them solve their most challenging questions.

The person is also responsible in leading the multi-dimensional and cross functional process improvement projects. including holding key management committees’ positions in transformation projects (e.g. Shared services implementation/new systems implementations etc). This role involves pioneering new technologies and ideas and lead Hikma’ finance function to digitalize its processes.

4. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Description

Performance Indicators

• Dive in and provide guidance to finance leaders and project teams – getting up to speed quickly on business operations and the key challenges constraining efficiency and effectiveness;
• Build and develop stakeholder relationships with other functions and the wider business to be best in class

• Drive efficiencies
• Improve the customer experience
• Reduce risks

• Manage key stakeholders from Analysts to CFO’s to map key systems and processes and identify root causes of key issues;
• Proactively develop and recommend future state designs that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the organization;

• Partner with business and technology stakeholders in all activities
• Demonstrate a strong desire to learn new concepts, tools, and business practices

• Lead finance transformation projects that drive Quality, Cost, Productivity and Service Delivery projects to completion.
• Develop persuasive business cases and action plans that drive alignment and commitment of key stakeholders

• Using formal process improvement methodologies such as Agility and/or Capacity Planning.

• Use strategic thinking and planning skills/abilities to drive innovation.

• Serve as a Change leader and contribute to the Continuous Improvement Culture

• Lead end-to-end process redesign and performance improvement through the identification and elimination of waste (non-value-added activities).
• Train and manage Finance Transformation staff, and provide project guidance to stakeholders throughout the organization

• Build organizational capability through strong relationships with internal clients and team members.
• Use leadership and project management skills to break down work into process steps, develop schedules, and work within time constraints.

7. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS which is ESSENTIAL to do the job effectively:

QUALIFICATIONS

•  Post-graduate / Graduate degree in accounting, finance, or a related field

EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of 5-10 years of managerial experience in related area of an accounting / finance function in providing advisory/consulting services related to finance function processes and other operational areas that impact the finance function, including a combination of at least five (5) of the following: Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or Finance Systems Transformation, Business Performance Improvement, Shared Services/Outsourcing, People Management, Order to Cash, Procure to Pay.
• Project management experience and significant communication
• Knowledge of SAP
• Extensive knowledge of finance business processes

SKILLS

• Process re-engineering skills
• Problem solving skills
• Analytical skills
• Leadership skills
• Project management skills
• Client management skills
• Communications and influencing skills
• Teamwork skills
• Knowledge/Awareness
• Excellent skills with MS Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and other Microsoft Office applications.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Result Orientation and commitment to continuous improvement
• Relentless commitment to Hikma values
• Work ethics; trust and accountability
• Flexibility and Teamwork
• People Management
• Personal traits - highly-motivated, self-starter

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

• Project Management
• Change Management & Communication
• Stakeholder Management
• Finance Processes
• Supply Chain Knowledge
• Monitor & Measure Performance
• Process improvement