Energy Finance Transformation, ERP PM

Candidates must have a minimum of 7 years’ experience in a similar or finance related role with a strong background in financial processes relating to commodities trading, risk management and regulatory compliance.

Our client, a financial institution, is seeking a Energy Finance Transformation, ERP PM to join their team on a permanent basis. The role will require international travel.

Duties include (but not limited to):
•    Implementation of improved finance systems and processes, in order to further automate tasks, reduce manual errors and streamline workflows, identifying cost savings and increased efficiency.
•    Improve access to real-time data and analytics.
•    Strengthen risk management: improve financial controls and reporting and improve risk identification and mitigation.
•    Deliver standardised processes and documentation and engage/educate and equip finance and related operations teams to ensure embedment.
•    Evaluate existing finance processes and operating models against industry best practices.
•    Establish forums with key stakeholders and Finance colleagues to identify opportunities for material improvements to core processes.
•    Assess overall Master Data Management Framework and reengineer the Data flow to improve efficiency across the platforms, improve integration and platform performance.
•    Review current reporting structure and assess the output reports & documents required to improve standardization.
•    Collaborate with the CFO and other senior business stakeholders to design a strategic technology roadmap for Finance.
•    Provide recommendation on prioritisation of projects and critical dependencies.
•    Establish appropriate governance structures aligned with the Operating Model project, providing strategic direction, planning, control and monitoring.
•    Manage stakeholders and provide regular updates to Governance forums & Business Leaders.
•    Lead full life cycle implementations including building and onboarding project teams.

Skills & Experience:
•    At least 7 years in a similar or finance related role with a strong background in financial processes. relating to commodities trading, risk management and regulatory compliance. 
•    Degree in finance, Accounting or Business Administration. 
•    Proven experience of managing global ERP implementations within commodities. 
•    Strong understanding of financial processes, reporting, and compliance requirements.
•    Project management accreditation and experience.

For more information on this role please contact Judith Webb by sending your CV quoting ref 16896JW.