Finance Transformation Lead I Contract at IQbusiness

Job Description

• We are seeking a senior Finance Transformation Lead with extensive experience in financial transformation, automation, and cost optimisation for contract opportunities.
• The ideal candidate combines a deep understanding of finance operations with hands-on experience implementing automation solutions that drive efficiency, accuracy, and strategic value.
• You will lead high-impact finance projects across multiple clients—focusing on the modernisation of finance functions through automation and process redesign, while also supporting business development in a consulting context

Key Responsibilities:

Finance Automation & Digital Transformation

• Lead the identification, design, and implementation of finance automation solutions using technologies such as RPA, AI, and advanced analytics.
• Automate manual finance processes including reporting, reconciliations, and transaction processing.
• Evaluate and improve existing finance systems, tools, and platforms (e.g., ERP, BI tools).
• Champion digital finance enablement, driving adoption across stakeholder groups.

Cost Optimisation & Finance Effectiveness

• Design strategies to reduce finance operating costs while maintaining quality and control.
• Conduct process assessments and recommend optimisation opportunities.
• Support the transition to future-fit finance operating models.

Consulting & Client Engagement

• Engage with clients to assess financial challenges and propose tailored transformation solutions.
• Deliver insights on emerging finance technologies and trends to help clients modernise their functions.
• Conduct workshops, stakeholder interviews, and road mapping sessions.

Business Development

• Contribute to client proposals, solution design, and go-to-market strategies.
• Identify business growth opportunities and participate in client onboarding.
• Build long-term relationships with decision-makers and executive sponsors.

Project & Stakeholder Management

• Lead finance automation and transformation projects end-to-end.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams including IT, data, and business stakeholders.
• Monitor KPIs and outcomes to ensure value delivery.

Required Skills & Experience:

• CA(SA), CIMA, FCCA or equivalent.
• 10+ years’ experience in finance, consulting, or finance transformation.
• Proven track record implementing finance automation initiatives (e.g., RPA, workflow automation, BI dashboards).
• Hands-on experience with ERP platforms (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics) and reporting tools (Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx, OneStream, etc).
• Strong understanding of finance process design and optimisation.
• Experience leading transformation projects
• IFRS or technical accounting experience

Nice to Have:

• Familiarity with Shared Services/GBS models.
• Certification in automation tools (e.g., UiPath, Power Automate) is a plus.
• Business development or pre-sales experience is highly advantageous.

Closing Date 31 August 2025