Finance Transformation Manager / Senior Consultant (Baku, Azerbaijan)

Описание

About us:

Our experts from the Digital CFO group help companies across various industries transform and enhance the efficiency of their finance functions in the following key areas:

• Finance Function operating model transformation

• Establishment from scratch and development of existing processes in terms of:

1. Budgeting, planning and forecasting
2. Management reporting
3. Investment planning and control
4. Treasury management

• Development of methodological and regulatory documents (policies, regulations, methodologies, instructions etc.)

• Support of the business-side during the automation processes (business requirements collections, functional requirements development etc.)

Responsibilities:

• Leading project tasks, which may include:

1. Conducting diagnostic assessments of current financial function business processes (budgeting, planning and forecasting; management reporting; investment planning and control; treasury management)
2. Based on the understanding of “AS IS” processes, proposing optimization and reengineering initiatives; defining “TO BE” processes, including the development of a detailed roadmap
3. Developing methodological and regulatory documents for the financial function
4. Preparing documentation required for successful automation of financial function business processes (business requirements, functional requirements, etc.)
5. Designing Excel-based tools for use by financial function specialists (financial models, budgeting models, consolidation models, portfolio optimizers, liquidity planners, etc.)

• Leading business development activities, which may include:

1. Conducting research, surveys, and industry studies
2. Preparing materials for proposals, contracts, and related client documents
3. Organizing business-led events (business breakfasts, presentations, workshops, etc.)

• Leading tasks related to internal risk procedures.

• Project management within allocated limits: Collaborate with team members to manage tasks, track progress, and ensure timely delivery of project milestones.

Requirements:

• At least a Bachelor’s degree in preferred fields such as Economics, Finance, Accounting, or Math (other degrees acceptable with a minor in these areas).

• Expertise and proven track record in budgeting, planning and forecasting; management reporting; investment planning and control; treasury management (experience in leadership roles is an advantage).

• Deep understanding of accounting and financial reporting (IFRS).

• Solid knowledge of financial modeling.

• Strong proficiency in MS Excel and MS PowerPoint.

• English proficiency at B2 level or higher for working with project documentation (knowledge of Azerbaijani / Turkish / Russian is an advantage).

• Professional certifications such as ACCA, DipIFR, CIMA, ACT, CTP, CFA, FMVA, or CFMP are an advantage.

• Familiarity with financial modules of ERP / CPM systems (SAP BI, BW, BPC, 1C) is an advantage.

• Strong analytical skills and logical thinking with excellent communication and negotiation skills, and attention to detail.

• Ability to work under tight deadlines and handle multitasking.

• Availability for business trips