MANAGER, FINANCE TRANSFORMATION, ASIA PACIFIC

54060 | Finance & Accounting | Professional | n.a. | Allianz Malaysia | Full-Time | Permanent

We are seeking an experienced Onboarding Manager to drive and implement finance transformation initiatives within Allianz Asia Pacific as a representative of the global program team. The role is instrumental in ensuring the effective onboarding of operating entities onto the program, which includes but not limited to the integration of SAP S/4 Hana into our global finance platform. The ideal candidate should possess a sound background in Finance Transformations, complemented by strong leadership skills and a good understanding of the finance processes and technology within the insurance industry.

What you do

Lead and oversee end-to-end implementation projects for SAP Finance solutions
Work closely with the Allianz operating entities within the region
Provide guidance and recommendations based on program methodologies and best practices
Set-up of the regional onboarding team, reporting structures and SLAs
Plan and coordinate key activities for each phase of the transformation program lifecycle, including requirements gathering, solution design, configuration, testing, and deployment
Ensure successful delivery within agreed timelines and budgets
Identify key risks and issues that could impact the success of the program - monitor progress against the project plans, status reporting and escalation of issues as required into the program governance
Facilitate Fit/Gap workshops
Ensure the team follows the relevant governance processes when documenting identified solution gaps
Conduct user training and change management sessions as required
Ensure gaps that have been approved within governance forums are incorporated into build plans

What you bring

> 10 years managerial experience in line functions and/or projects with combined Finance & IT scope
Experience in Finance Transformation programs, e.g. SAP - detailed understanding of architecture and E2E processes within finance transformation initiatives
Sound communication and leadership skills (strong English language speaker is a must)
Leader with a drive to harmonize and protect frameworks and methodologies from non-standard requests
Comprehensive knowledge of Finance processes overall and of multiple GAAPs across Europe and Worldwide, especially statutory requirements of local regulators
Project management expertise
Fundamental knowledge in agile ways of working and tools (e.g., JIRA) would be beneficial

What we offer

Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges, is what makes us a unique employer. Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and has the confidence to explore, to grow and to shape a better future for our customers and the world around us.
We at Allianz believe in a diverse and inclusive workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work, no matter where you are from, what you look like, who you love or what you believe in.
We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability or sexual orientation.
Join us. Let's care for tomorrow.

Job Level:

Professional

Location:

Kuala Lumpur, MY

Area of Expertise:

Finance & Accounting

Unit:

Allianz Malaysia

Employing Entity:

Allianz Malaysia Berhad

Job Type:

Full-Time

Remote Job:

Hybrid working

Employment Type:

Permanent

ID:

54060

Position Cluster:

n.a.