Senior Finance Analyst

Position Summary – Purpose and Objectives of the Role

The purpose and objectives of this role are to deploy D365 Core Model across the regions, starting with Middle-East, Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe & etc. Complete end-to-end project activities; including gap analysis, functional specifications, design & testing, training, UAT, cutover and hypercare.

Scope of Business / Function – Key Areas of Expertise

Profile & Experience

Minimum combined 10 years of experience on Accounting & Controlling (i.e. GL, AP, AR, Bank, reporting & etc) with Microsoft AX Dynamics 2012 or D365 F&O
Solid understanding of Accounting principles & standard, as well as, the core finance module processes and challenges
Candidate should have Professional Accounting Certificate (e.g. CPA/CA/etc) with hands-on in various Accounting & Finance tasks and ERP applications such as Microsoft AX / D365 / SAP / etc in a multi-entities, multi-countries environment.
Good network and strong change management skills. Able to influence others, to act as a change agent, and to help the region to rollout the ERP
Excellent communication, presentation, and training skills
Prior exposure to finance system project environment, working with virtual and multicultural teams

Competence / Performance

Drive gaps analysis for (as-is vs. to-be)
Able to map business requirements into ERP terminology, setup and functionality
Able to translate business requirements into Functional Specifications
Participate in System Integration Testing and Validation
Create & maintain process & procedure documentation
Drive User Acceptance Testing, Key User training & Cutover activities
Implement Group SOPs, Financial Controls and Best practices
Assist users in issue resolution, and facilitate change management
Able to travel and work in shift to support various region time-zones

Key Responsibilities / Terms of Reference – Key Activities & Deliverables

Identify four or five key position responsibilities, indicate the importance of each to overall position effectiveness and list the key specific work activities for each. Please also indicate importance of each key responsibility area to overall position effectiveness (H = High, M = Medium, L = Low)

Knowledge / Experience

Divisional or BU Experience	Experienced working in finance function with exposure to finance processes and financial systems Experience with MS Dynamics AX 2012 / MS D365 Good proficiency in MS, specifically Excel for analytical purposes Worked across different functional teams such as IT, Finance, Supply Chain, and understands cross-process issues coming from upstream as well as implications into downstream processes
Experience / Track Record	Approximately 10-15 years of relevant experience working in Finance function with ERP implementation
Industries Experience	One or more of the following: Manufacturing Services
Geographical Experience	An understanding of some the markets present in all regions (developing and/or developed markets) will be a benefit
Management Experience	Non-essential

Qualifications

Education / Qualification / Certification	Minimally a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with Professional Accounting Certification.
Language	Strong spoken and written English Ability to communicate in a second language will be an advantage

Pre-requisites and Next Career Steps

Psychometrics	Strong oral and written communication skills Energetic and has a positive attitude Ability to influence and negotiate with others Good interpersonal skills Analytical, detailed, meticulous and organized Demonstrates business acumen ability to relate to the business needs and environment
Possible Next Roles	ERP Finance Lead ERP Deployment Lead ERP Project Manager Finance Business Process Owner (BPO)
Possible Feeder Roles	Accountants with ERP implementation experience ERP Consultants with Accounting and Finance Professional Certification and work experience

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