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Manager, Planning & Transitions (Group Finance)

  • Location:

    Singapore

  • Sector:

    Accountancy & Finance

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    Negotiable

  • Contact:

    Candy Chew

  • Contact email:

    Candy.Chew@oliverjames.com

  • Job ref:

    JOB-082022-177107_1660271085

  • Published:

    über 1 Jahr her

  • Expiry date:

    2022-09-11

The role will be responsible for assisting with: (1) developing a detailed transition plan for shared services capabilities delivered as part of the Programme, (2) creating standard on- and off-boarding procedures for shared services operations and (3) assisting the execution of Transitions and Transformation activities in the Programme.

Work with project delivery teams to identify, design and implement shared services capabilities and ensure a successful delivery and integration of services into our operating model.

Service identification

  • Participate in workshops and project discussions to identify opportunities for simplification, standardisation and automation, where possible.
  • Support project delivery teams to review residual manual activities and identify shared services opportunities.
  • Support project delivery teams to understand existing shared services capabilities and advise on key requirements, considerations and constraints.

Planning

  • Manage end to end coordination and project management of shared services transition activities.
  • Develop a detailed transition plan and track progress.
  • Provide a regular update to internal shared services teams for capacity management and planning.
  • Close liaison with project delivery teams to establish an accurate view of transition activities.

Transitions

  • Ensure full facilitation and co-ordination of internal shared services teams, including gathering required information and requirements from all areas for comprehensive planning and time-lining of actions to successfully complete transition activities.
  • Liaise with and co-ordinate internal teams (e.g. service delivery, technology, HR and Risk teams) and any parties (e.g. system vendors) to ensure smooth and timely completion of transition activities.
  • Ensure appropriate levels of governance are applied to all implementation activities.
  • Undertake and / or oversee appropriate transition execution monitoring and checking.
  • Undertake Post-Implementation Reviews as required to determine and document learnings and issues to ensure continuous improvement of the implementation function and execution.

General project management

  • Ensure full, transparent and appropriate communication to and from all stakeholders throughout the transition life cycle.
  • Adhere to appropriate escalation processes to escalate resource issues, delayed project phases, missed deadlines and other planning issues and prepare regular status reports.
  • Contribute to creating a positive experience for all stakeholders involved in the Programme.
  • Undertake any other tasks assigned by the programme leadership team when you have the capability to perform or learn.
  • Undertake any other tasks that are required to support the successful delivery of the overall programme.

Candidate Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree with minimum 5 years of project management/delivery experience.
  • Good working knowledge of shared services in finance and actuarial functions.
  • Experience of the insurance / financial services industry is highly desirable.
  • Experience of working across divisions in a multinational company is preferred.
  • Flexible approach to work and strong team player.
  • Prior consulting experience is a plus.

Competencies / Skills required

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to manage a diverse set of stakeholders and senior leaders.
  • Strong, demonstrable implementation / project management skills.
  • Planning skills are essential (e.g. the ability to plan and track discrete initiatives).
  • Proactive / self-starter and comfortable working in a dynamic and fast paced environment.

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