About the job

• Our client in the financial services sector based in Cape Town is looking to achieve significant efficiencies in financial reporting processes, free up the capacity of finance professionals, and enhance their ability to generate insights from data. To effectively manage the programme’s scope they need to bolster project management overall and apply management to distinct capability deliveries.
• They are also looking for a project manager with expertise in finance and project management as relates to capabilities for Financial Consolidation, Financial Planning, and Analytics. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Generation of Business Requirements – Collaborating with stakeholders to enable business analysts to gather and document detailed business requirements.
• Transformational Delivery – Leading the transformational delivery of the finance capabilities in scope.
• System and Data Delivery – Overseeing the implementation of systems and data solutions that support finance reporting, planning and analytics.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Developing and maintaining project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Coordinating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Managing risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Ensuring timely and effective communication with all stakeholders.
• Monitoring and reporting on project progress and performance.

Requirements:

• Financial experience/background/skills in relation to finance consolidation, financial planning and analytics

Relevant Qualification

• Minimum 5 years of experience in similar roles