Senior Finance Transformation Specialist, Cape Town

Key Responsibilities

Lead and support end-to-end Finance Transformation programmes across Record-to-Report (R2R), Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Order-to-Cash (O2C), FP&A, and Group Reporting.

Drive process design, solution workshops, and ERP/EPM implementations (SAP S/4HANA, SAP, Oracle preferred), including AI-enabled finance transformation initiatives.

Design and implement Finance Target Operating Models, governance frameworks, controls, and process improvements to optimise finance operations.

Manage and engage senior stakeholders, including CFOs, Finance Directors, CIOs, and cross-functional business and IT teams.

Support programme delivery through testing, deployment, stabilisation, and adoption activities.

Contribute to practice growth and commercial activities, including proposals, client presentations, go-to-market initiatives, and identifying business development opportunities.

Drive innovation through automation, AI-led solutions, and continuous improvement initiatives within finance transformation engagements.

Requirements

Bcom degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or Information Systems

15+ years of experience as a Finance Business Analyst or similar role

10+ years of experience in Management Consulting and / or in a Finance Transformation lead role

Experience in finance transformation, with at least 1 ERP Cloud migration experience, either SAP, Oracle or Workday

Professional certifications (CIMA, ACCA, CPA, CBAP) are an advantage

Core Competencies/knowledge/skills

Strong understanding of finance and accounting principles with hands‑on experience across GL, AP, AR, FA, budgeting, forecasting, etc.

Experience working with ERP/finance systems (SAP or Oracle preferred) and strong Excel/financial analysis capabilities.

Proven ability to analyse complex business challenges and deliver structured, value‑driven solutions.

Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience engaging senior leadership and C-suite stakeholders.

Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional teams in fast‑paced environments.

Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and process improvement skills, with a delivery‑focused and commercially minded approach.

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