Experience: 20+ Years Mandatory to have: SAP S/4HANA Certification with Pre-sales experience in Finance Background. Key Objectives: To be part of the EMEA Solution team crafting innovative SAP solution Analysis of business requirements Provide a compelling proposition for Client's SAP customer for their Digital transformation journey. Design and implementation of full solutions. Identify integration issues and develop solutions to these issues. Coach and develop skills within a project team. Work effectively in mixed client and consultancy teams. Willing to travel across Europe for Client Workshops and Sessions Collaborate as a key member of the sales team to represent the solution offering to the client buyer. Skills/Knowledge/Experience Required: Enterprise Solution Architect Lead for SAP S/4HANA Finance, Management Accounting, Reporting & Compliance. ERP Transformation Solutioning for global customers, covering multiple industries. Extensive SAP implementation experience using integrated financials. Ability to design innovative finance solutions combining use of Digital Core, Cloud and SAP Cloud Platform elements. Understanding of the use of SAP technology to meet the opportunities of continuous and predictive accounting. Key experience areas of Shared Service Centre design, central finance systems, Receivables & Collections processes, cash, bank and treasury management Strong industry background using providing finance solutions. Minimum 3 to 4 end to end S/4HANA implementations S/4HANA Certification Track history of leadership Strong client facing Consultancy experience. Experience of working with multi-cultural team based across various geographies. Language skills - Fluent in English (written and verbal) Core Skills: Strong commercial background working in SAP Solution Pre-sales. Demonstrates excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing. Can conceptualize and communicate winning propositions - making complex ideas look simply. Bright, ability to rapidly pick-up new technologies, propositions and business areas Outcome oriented - maximizing balance of effort vs benefit to achieve objectives. Ability to work under own initiative and under tight time pressures - planning, prioritizing and controlling own workload. Precise approach to project management and procedures Ability to assert own ideas to clients and senior management. Is able to give strong coaching and feedback where needed to client team members. Continuous improvement - Inquisitive - self-teaching of relevant new business thinking and technology solutions. Proactively contributes to the body of knowledge. Uses a set of basic consulting tools. Is able to conduct one-to-one interviews with middle managers. Can contribute to a mixed workshop process. Role Competencies: Detailed knowledge of business requirements and solutions in their focus area (Technology, Industry or LOB) Mobilize and motivate a project team. Ability to organize and co-ordinate diverse groups in complex situations. Broad content experience across multiple lines of business Broad technical appreciation - including ALL key SAP functionality and technology; With ability to rapidly assess new technology solutions. Lead functional/technical architecture in complex SAP and non-SAP environments. Support the Programme Director to develop phasing strategy, plans, benefits case, org structures, risks and issues. Command the respect and confidence of other Solution Architects, Solution Directors and the Commercial Team Ability to develop HCLTech's methods and tools and contribute to Solution Team strategy. Manages design workshops on multiple area of expertise. Client Development: Can contribute technical or procedural sections to a proposal. Can present a proposal with the sales team. Can identify and escalate business development opportunities. Delivery Excellence: Able to effectively manage a team of client team members. Understands delivery within a fixed price model and able to operate effectively within those constraints. Can take ownership of sub-plans for specific IBP's and can plan own time to ensure project milestones are met. Able to take an issue, then plan and deliver a solution using own initiative, with little guidance. Identifies and escalates issues and risks within project structure. Can build strong relationships with consultants within the project. Able to receive feedback/coaching on performance from other members of the team positively. Have a strong understanding of Agile and Scrum methodologies.
18/04/2024
Full time
Experience: 20+ Years Mandatory to have: SAP S/4HANA Certification with Pre-sales experience in Finance Background. Key Objectives: To be part of the EMEA Solution team crafting innovative SAP solution Analysis of business requirements Provide a compelling proposition for Client's SAP customer for their Digital transformation journey. Design and implementation of full solutions. Identify integration issues and develop solutions to these issues. Coach and develop skills within a project team. Work effectively in mixed client and consultancy teams. Willing to travel across Europe for Client Workshops and Sessions Collaborate as a key member of the sales team to represent the solution offering to the client buyer. Skills/Knowledge/Experience Required: Enterprise Solution Architect Lead for SAP S/4HANA Finance, Management Accounting, Reporting & Compliance. ERP Transformation Solutioning for global customers, covering multiple industries. Extensive SAP implementation experience using integrated financials. Ability to design innovative finance solutions combining use of Digital Core, Cloud and SAP Cloud Platform elements. Understanding of the use of SAP technology to meet the opportunities of continuous and predictive accounting. Key experience areas of Shared Service Centre design, central finance systems, Receivables & Collections processes, cash, bank and treasury management Strong industry background using providing finance solutions. Minimum 3 to 4 end to end S/4HANA implementations S/4HANA Certification Track history of leadership Strong client facing Consultancy experience. Experience of working with multi-cultural team based across various geographies. Language skills - Fluent in English (written and verbal) Core Skills: Strong commercial background working in SAP Solution Pre-sales. Demonstrates excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing. Can conceptualize and communicate winning propositions - making complex ideas look simply. Bright, ability to rapidly pick-up new technologies, propositions and business areas Outcome oriented - maximizing balance of effort vs benefit to achieve objectives. Ability to work under own initiative and under tight time pressures - planning, prioritizing and controlling own workload. Precise approach to project management and procedures Ability to assert own ideas to clients and senior management. Is able to give strong coaching and feedback where needed to client team members. Continuous improvement - Inquisitive - self-teaching of relevant new business thinking and technology solutions. Proactively contributes to the body of knowledge. Uses a set of basic consulting tools. Is able to conduct one-to-one interviews with middle managers. Can contribute to a mixed workshop process. Role Competencies: Detailed knowledge of business requirements and solutions in their focus area (Technology, Industry or LOB) Mobilize and motivate a project team. Ability to organize and co-ordinate diverse groups in complex situations. Broad content experience across multiple lines of business Broad technical appreciation - including ALL key SAP functionality and technology; With ability to rapidly assess new technology solutions. Lead functional/technical architecture in complex SAP and non-SAP environments. Support the Programme Director to develop phasing strategy, plans, benefits case, org structures, risks and issues. Command the respect and confidence of other Solution Architects, Solution Directors and the Commercial Team Ability to develop HCLTech's methods and tools and contribute to Solution Team strategy. Manages design workshops on multiple area of expertise. Client Development: Can contribute technical or procedural sections to a proposal. Can present a proposal with the sales team. Can identify and escalate business development opportunities. Delivery Excellence: Able to effectively manage a team of client team members. Understands delivery within a fixed price model and able to operate effectively within those constraints. Can take ownership of sub-plans for specific IBP's and can plan own time to ensure project milestones are met. Able to take an issue, then plan and deliver a solution using own initiative, with little guidance. Identifies and escalates issues and risks within project structure. Can build strong relationships with consultants within the project. Able to receive feedback/coaching on performance from other members of the team positively. Have a strong understanding of Agile and Scrum methodologies.
Head of IT Location: Knottingley, West Yorkshire Salary: £55,000 + Benefits Our client are a non for profit Charity who have a personal centred support approach helping and assisting people to live a fulfilled life. As a growing organisation they are now looking to fill the role of Head of IT to take the strategic lead with an entrepreneurial spirit for the operational improvements that involve technology which include; Lead on Data management and exploitation. Lead on technology aspects of digital transformation to support care and support including AI opportunities. Delivery of key strategic projects or programs of work that contribute to the overall RLO Group Strategic Plan ensuring clearly defined return on investment criteria. Support the IT leads to ensure operational service supports the introduction of new initiatives but also ensure business as usual operations remain effective. Escalation point for high priority IT issues. Identify opportunities for process or system efficiency. Provide assurance to the Board of compliance with all existing and new security or legislation developments that may affect data. Ensure that the risk of Cyber-attacks is minimised. Translation of all systems activity into a clearly defined, scalable IT systems strategy. Report at board level on delivery of IT Strategy. Main Duties and Responsibilities: Provides clear leadership consistent with our vision, mission and values Embed the organisational values of Respect, Honesty, Responsibility and Achieving Excellence in everything you do. With a person-centred approach, support the Leadership Team, in shaping the development of an optimal portfolio of systems and processes, to support RLO growth ambitions and maximise partnership opportunities both within the social care sector and private sector. Lead, build and learn from, a team of IT experts. Provide regular contribution to SLG team members and meetings. Mentor more junior SLG members and team members Qualifications Educated to first degree level or above (or evidence of significant professional experience in strategy, product, or care). (Essential) Hold an appropriate professional and/or management qualification eg, MSC in Business, Finance, IT Strategy. MBA on a desirable basis. (Desirable) Enterprise IT system management qualifications. (Essential) Expertise in SharePoint. (Essential) Expertise in Power BI. (Essential) Strong evidence of continuing professional development, especially in IT Strategy, Programme management and strategic development. (Desirable) Project Management qualification (Prince 2 or similar). (Desirable) Experience Experience of working at senior strategic level within a complex organisation. (Desirable) An excellent knowledge and understanding of the health and social care marketplace, understanding of key functions that support a large geographically spread company and knowledge of a number of operating models. (Desirable) Experience of defining strategic outcomes and proven ability to deliver. (Essential) Knowledge of managing large service outsource contracts. (Essential) Experience of managing an enterprise IT architecture including cloud solutions. (Essential) Experience of managing and implementing enterprise level systems. (Essential) Experience leading change in large organisations. (Desirable) Skills and Knowledge Proven entrepreneurial flair for social business. (Desirable) IT proficient. (Essential) Financially literate. (Desirable) Able to think and act strategically. (Essential) Natural innovator. (Essential) Strong networker and able to effectively build good working relationships with suppliers and partners. (Essential) Self-driven, results oriented with a positive outlook and a clear outlook on high quality service delivery. (Essential) A natural forward planner who critically assesses own performance. (Essential) Experience of project management and working to deadlines. (Essential) Able to prioritise competing demands and work flexibly. (Essential) A common sense, flexible and pragmatic approach to problem solving and decision making. (Essential) Strong commercial acumen. (Essential)
17/04/2024
Full time
Head of IT Location: Knottingley, West Yorkshire Salary: £55,000 + Benefits Our client are a non for profit Charity who have a personal centred support approach helping and assisting people to live a fulfilled life. As a growing organisation they are now looking to fill the role of Head of IT to take the strategic lead with an entrepreneurial spirit for the operational improvements that involve technology which include; Lead on Data management and exploitation. Lead on technology aspects of digital transformation to support care and support including AI opportunities. Delivery of key strategic projects or programs of work that contribute to the overall RLO Group Strategic Plan ensuring clearly defined return on investment criteria. Support the IT leads to ensure operational service supports the introduction of new initiatives but also ensure business as usual operations remain effective. Escalation point for high priority IT issues. Identify opportunities for process or system efficiency. Provide assurance to the Board of compliance with all existing and new security or legislation developments that may affect data. Ensure that the risk of Cyber-attacks is minimised. Translation of all systems activity into a clearly defined, scalable IT systems strategy. Report at board level on delivery of IT Strategy. Main Duties and Responsibilities: Provides clear leadership consistent with our vision, mission and values Embed the organisational values of Respect, Honesty, Responsibility and Achieving Excellence in everything you do. With a person-centred approach, support the Leadership Team, in shaping the development of an optimal portfolio of systems and processes, to support RLO growth ambitions and maximise partnership opportunities both within the social care sector and private sector. Lead, build and learn from, a team of IT experts. Provide regular contribution to SLG team members and meetings. Mentor more junior SLG members and team members Qualifications Educated to first degree level or above (or evidence of significant professional experience in strategy, product, or care). (Essential) Hold an appropriate professional and/or management qualification eg, MSC in Business, Finance, IT Strategy. MBA on a desirable basis. (Desirable) Enterprise IT system management qualifications. (Essential) Expertise in SharePoint. (Essential) Expertise in Power BI. (Essential) Strong evidence of continuing professional development, especially in IT Strategy, Programme management and strategic development. (Desirable) Project Management qualification (Prince 2 or similar). (Desirable) Experience Experience of working at senior strategic level within a complex organisation. (Desirable) An excellent knowledge and understanding of the health and social care marketplace, understanding of key functions that support a large geographically spread company and knowledge of a number of operating models. (Desirable) Experience of defining strategic outcomes and proven ability to deliver. (Essential) Knowledge of managing large service outsource contracts. (Essential) Experience of managing an enterprise IT architecture including cloud solutions. (Essential) Experience of managing and implementing enterprise level systems. (Essential) Experience leading change in large organisations. (Desirable) Skills and Knowledge Proven entrepreneurial flair for social business. (Desirable) IT proficient. (Essential) Financially literate. (Desirable) Able to think and act strategically. (Essential) Natural innovator. (Essential) Strong networker and able to effectively build good working relationships with suppliers and partners. (Essential) Self-driven, results oriented with a positive outlook and a clear outlook on high quality service delivery. (Essential) A natural forward planner who critically assesses own performance. (Essential) Experience of project management and working to deadlines. (Essential) Able to prioritise competing demands and work flexibly. (Essential) A common sense, flexible and pragmatic approach to problem solving and decision making. (Essential) Strong commercial acumen. (Essential)
Overview of the Role We are seeking an experienced SAP transformation Senior Manager to be a part of the Finance Transformation Advisory practice, with a proven track record of delivering business solutions across the Finance function enabled by SAP and Non-SAP technologies. You will possess deep expertise to clearly define the business impact of technologies (SAP S/4HANA and others) and implications to the wider business. This skill set enables the individual to discuss new technology and data-driven business models and to set up respective transformation programmes, leveraging the full suite of our client's products and services. You shall understand how to embed S/4HANA software functionalities in the larger context of finance transformation. You will be working alongside our established technical architects, digital specialists, consulting and award-winning SAP delivery teams to help our clients scope & envision their future business model, build the case for change, design & build their S/4HANA-enabled transformation and support the rollout and adoption. As part of your role, you will also have the opportunity to contribute to the business and your own personal growth, through activities that form part of the following categories: Business Development - Leading/contributing to proposals, RFPs, bids, proposition development, client pitch contribution, client hosting at events. Internal contribution - Campaign development, internal think tanks, whitepapers, practice development (operations, recruitment, team events & activities), offering development. Learning & Development - Training to support your career development and the skills demanded within the company, certifications etc. The Work No matter the project or customer, your work will have a meaningful impact on society, businesses and lives. It's really rewarding. And it's also really varied. You'll potentially work on a huge variety of projects (some larger than others), so you could gain lots of experience in a short amount of time. Why This Role As a Senior Manager, you are primarily responsible for the delivery of Finance Transformation Programs, supporting pursuits and coaching and developing junior members of the team. Key expectations from this role include: Support the growth of the Finance Transformation advisory consulting business Inspire clients with thought leadership on technology trends and opportunities in the Finance space Respond to RFP/RFIs and broaden the footprint in existing client relationships. Pursue and cultivate trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders and the internal leadership team. Develop and collate intellectual capital and points of view and create distinctive knowledge initiatives, which result in significant client impact and strengthen our client's external reputation. Programme Delivery: Define, design and deliver large-scale SAP S/4HANA transformation programs by leveraging your SAP Finance expertise in collaboration with our client and their broader group. Understand current and future client needs in the context of market dynamics and apply insights to recommend short and/or long-term value creation for the client. Ensure the quality of the work is truly distinctive in its focus on client impact and tangible results Responsible for teaming up and collaborating: Play a key role as a member of the Corporate Experience practice. Collaborate with Client Account leadership to drive the strategic point of view, gain agreement upfront on pricing, ensure delivery expectations are met, and resolve open issues related to the client's Invent sales and delivery. Demonstrate a passion for the business and constant focus on outstanding performance. We'd Love to Meet Someone With Ability to design solutions for Finance processes end to end. Technical understanding of SAP Finance offerings with hands-on experiences and working knowledge on Non-SAP "best of breed" finance solutions Experience in proposition building and delivery. Track record of overseeing and delivering large-scale digital transformation projects, delivering tangible results and benefits for clients Currently working in a major consulting firm with a proven ability to be successful in matrixed organisations You should be self-motivated, highly analytical and strategic person who comes with a 'hands-on', pragmatic approach. A team player who enjoys building and developing teams with a high degree of collaborative and innovative spirit. To apply please click the "Apply" button and follow the instructions. For further discussion, please contact Sam Stark. 83zero Limited is a boutique Tech & Data Recruitment Consultancy based in the UK. We provide high-quality interim and permanent Tech & Data professionals.
17/04/2024
Full time
Overview of the Role We are seeking an experienced SAP transformation Senior Manager to be a part of the Finance Transformation Advisory practice, with a proven track record of delivering business solutions across the Finance function enabled by SAP and Non-SAP technologies. You will possess deep expertise to clearly define the business impact of technologies (SAP S/4HANA and others) and implications to the wider business. This skill set enables the individual to discuss new technology and data-driven business models and to set up respective transformation programmes, leveraging the full suite of our client's products and services. You shall understand how to embed S/4HANA software functionalities in the larger context of finance transformation. You will be working alongside our established technical architects, digital specialists, consulting and award-winning SAP delivery teams to help our clients scope & envision their future business model, build the case for change, design & build their S/4HANA-enabled transformation and support the rollout and adoption. As part of your role, you will also have the opportunity to contribute to the business and your own personal growth, through activities that form part of the following categories: Business Development - Leading/contributing to proposals, RFPs, bids, proposition development, client pitch contribution, client hosting at events. Internal contribution - Campaign development, internal think tanks, whitepapers, practice development (operations, recruitment, team events & activities), offering development. Learning & Development - Training to support your career development and the skills demanded within the company, certifications etc. The Work No matter the project or customer, your work will have a meaningful impact on society, businesses and lives. It's really rewarding. And it's also really varied. You'll potentially work on a huge variety of projects (some larger than others), so you could gain lots of experience in a short amount of time. Why This Role As a Senior Manager, you are primarily responsible for the delivery of Finance Transformation Programs, supporting pursuits and coaching and developing junior members of the team. Key expectations from this role include: Support the growth of the Finance Transformation advisory consulting business Inspire clients with thought leadership on technology trends and opportunities in the Finance space Respond to RFP/RFIs and broaden the footprint in existing client relationships. Pursue and cultivate trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders and the internal leadership team. Develop and collate intellectual capital and points of view and create distinctive knowledge initiatives, which result in significant client impact and strengthen our client's external reputation. Programme Delivery: Define, design and deliver large-scale SAP S/4HANA transformation programs by leveraging your SAP Finance expertise in collaboration with our client and their broader group. Understand current and future client needs in the context of market dynamics and apply insights to recommend short and/or long-term value creation for the client. Ensure the quality of the work is truly distinctive in its focus on client impact and tangible results Responsible for teaming up and collaborating: Play a key role as a member of the Corporate Experience practice. Collaborate with Client Account leadership to drive the strategic point of view, gain agreement upfront on pricing, ensure delivery expectations are met, and resolve open issues related to the client's Invent sales and delivery. Demonstrate a passion for the business and constant focus on outstanding performance. We'd Love to Meet Someone With Ability to design solutions for Finance processes end to end. Technical understanding of SAP Finance offerings with hands-on experiences and working knowledge on Non-SAP "best of breed" finance solutions Experience in proposition building and delivery. Track record of overseeing and delivering large-scale digital transformation projects, delivering tangible results and benefits for clients Currently working in a major consulting firm with a proven ability to be successful in matrixed organisations You should be self-motivated, highly analytical and strategic person who comes with a 'hands-on', pragmatic approach. A team player who enjoys building and developing teams with a high degree of collaborative and innovative spirit. To apply please click the "Apply" button and follow the instructions. For further discussion, please contact Sam Stark. 83zero Limited is a boutique Tech & Data Recruitment Consultancy based in the UK. We provide high-quality interim and permanent Tech & Data professionals.