Business Operation Manager, AFRICA at Oracle

Job Description:
As a Business Operation Manager, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing operational efficiency, consistency, and compliance within our organization. Your primary objective will be to develop, communicate, and implement effective business practices and processes that align with the organization's financial and tactical objectives. This role requires strong analytical skills, communication abilities, and a commitment to driving positive change.
 
What you’ll do:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Finance, Contracts, HR, Legal, Shared Services, Accounts Receivable, Purchasing, and Risk Management to ensure accurate and timely transaction processing.
• Collect, input, verify, correct, and analyze data to measure key performance indicators (KPIs) against business objectives.
• Communicate budget-to-actual deviations and opportunities to management, providing insights into economic impact and compliance considerations for key business decisions.
• Serve as a liaison between departments, facilitating seamless communication and collaboration to streamline processes.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with Oracle Business Practices across the organization, ensuring adherence to approved processes and procedures.
• Drive the implementation of new processes and procedures to enhance operational effectiveness and efficiency.
• Provide training to team members and departments on new business practices and processes, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Responsibilities
Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (or equivalent work experience).
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience in operations improvement, process optimization, or related roles.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English is essential.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, and analyze data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Strong relationship management skills, with the ability to interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented mindset with strong follow-through capabilities.
• Previous experience working with advanced technical/business skills in a complex environment.
• Prior experience in training and mentoring team members is preferred.