The Finance Transformation Partner plays a pivotal role in supporting the APMT global transformation journey and finance excellence work by driving finance transitions and transformation initiatives across the organization. This role is responsible for managing complex projects, leading change management efforts, and ensuring alignment with the Finance Organisational Blueprint and Operating model to deliver measurable business outcomes.
Success in this role requires a blend of project management expertise, strong business acumen, and excellent interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate will be capable of navigating complex challenges, driving resolutions, and maintaining a clear view of both the strategic vision and the critical operational details. This is a dynamic and fast-paced position that demands agility, precision, and a holistic perspective

Role Description:

Success in this role requires a blend of project management expertise, strong business acumen, and excellent interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate will be capable of navigating complex challenges, driving resolutions, and maintaining a clear view of both the strategic vision and the critical operational details. This is a dynamic and fast-paced position that demands agility, precision, and a holistic perspective.

Key Impact Areas:

Strategic Alignment: Ensure that all finance transformation initiatives are aligned with the broader organizational strategy and contribute to the achievement of long-term business goals.
Innovation and Improvement: Drive continuous improvement and innovation within the finance function, leveraging best practices and emerging technologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Foster strong relationships with key stakeholders across the organization to ensure their support and engagement in transformation initiatives.
Change Leadership: Lead change management efforts to ensure smooth transitions and high adoption rates for new processes and systems.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management PMO

Collaborate with the APMT Head of Finance Transformation to design and deploy the Finance Transitions/Projects roadmap.
Lead end-to-end transitions/initiatives across regions, terminals, verticals, and Nearshore Business Centres (NBC), ensuring adherence to the Finance Organisational Blueprint.
Maintain and update business cases to reflect evolving project needs and benefits.
Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, including scope, timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
Facilitate stakeholder meetings to monitor progress, resolve issues, and manage scope changes.
Identify and mitigate project risks, ensuring timely escalation and communication.
Track project performance using appropriate tools and metrics.
Conduct post-project reviews to ensure compliance and alignment with the approved scope.

Implement structured methodologies for running initiatives and projects.
Document decisions and exceptions made during the project lifecycle.
Collaborate closely with finance stakeholders and other relevant parties.
Ensure implemented changes remain as per agreement.
Resource Management: Ensure optimal allocation and utilization of resources across projects.
Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices to enhance project delivery.
Training and Development: Provide training and support to team members to enhance their project management skills.

Change Management

Deliver the Change Impact of the Finance Transformation journey Programs in scope by analysing the current state and the desired future state, assessing the nature and scale of the change.
Develop a change strategy that aligns with the vision and objectives of the program.
Design and deliver the change which involves planning, executing, and monitoring the change
Activities. Communicating change management plans to stakeholders and key stakeholders to ensure their understanding and buy-in
Evaluating the success of change management initiatives
Stakeholder Engagement: Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure their ongoing support and engagement.
Change Readiness Assessment: Conduct assessments to determine the organization's readiness for change and address any gaps.
Change Reinforcement: Implement strategies to reinforce and sustain change, ensuring long-term adoption.

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