Finance Transformation Senior Consultant

at  Michael Page Switzerland

JOB DESCRIPTION

The ideal Finance Transformation Senior Consultant will have a robust background in finance and accounting, with expertise in process improvement and transformation projects. This role will require hands-on creation of control maps, process flows, and implementing best practices to scale the finance organization to meet the demands of the growing organization and enhance finance partnering with the business.

The key responsibilities will include:

• Project Management and Execution
• Lead and manage finance transformation projects from initiation through to implementation, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with the organization’s growth objectives
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand current processes and identify areas for improvement to support scaling efforts and increase finance-business partnerships
• Process Mapping and Analysis
• Develop detailed process flows and control maps to document and analyse current financial processes
• Identify inefficiencies, control weaknesses, and areas for improvement to support the scalability of financial operations
• Design and implement streamlined processes that enhance operational efficiency and control effectiveness in a growing environment
• Control Design and Implementation
• Create and implement robust internal control frameworks to mitigate risk and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements as the organization scales
• Continuously monitor and test controls to ensure their effectiveness and make recommendations for enhancements as necessary
• Finance-Business Partnership
• Contribute to developing the Finance business partnering and decision support functions and provide insights on best practice and practical applications
• Performance Measurement and Reporting
• Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to track the effectiveness of new processes and controls, ensuring they support organizational growth
• Prepare regular reports and presentations for senior management, highlighting progress, achievements, and areas needing attention
• Change Management
• Facilitate change management initiatives to ensure smooth adoption of new processes and systems across the organization
• Provide ongoing support and guidance to teams during the transition period, fostering a culture of continuous improvement

• Project Management and Execution
• Lead and manage finance transformation projects from initiation through to implementation, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with the organization’s growth objectives
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand current processes and identify areas for improvement to support scaling efforts and increase finance-business partnerships
• Process Mapping and Analysis
• Develop detailed process flows and control maps to document and analyse current financial processes
• Identify inefficiencies, control weaknesses, and areas for improvement to support the scalability of financial operations
• Design and implement streamlined processes that enhance operational efficiency and control effectiveness in a growing environment
• Control Design and Implementation
• Create and implement robust internal control frameworks to mitigate risk and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements as the organization scales
• Continuously monitor and test controls to ensure their effectiveness and make recommendations for enhancements as necessary
• Finance-Business Partnership
• Contribute to developing the Finance business partnering and decision support functions and provide insights on best practice and practical applications
• Performance Measurement and Reporting
• Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to track the effectiveness of new processes and controls, ensuring they support organizational growth
• Prepare regular reports and presentations for senior management, highlighting progress, achievements, and areas needing attention
• Change Management
• Facilitate change management initiatives to ensure smooth adoption of new processes and systems across the organization
• Provide ongoing support and guidance to teams during the transition period, fostering a culture of continuous improvemen