Business Transformation Senior Manager

Business Transformation Senior Manager

Skill required: NA - Business Transformation
Designation: Business Transformation Senior Manager
Qualifications:Any Graduation
Years of Experience:16 to 25 years
About Accenture
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What would you do? In this role, you will be expected to develop transformation vision, assess vision feasibility and capability gaps, plan journey management. Also, translate economic trends into industry competitive advantage, transform a business to enable profitable & sustainable growth. Develop transformation vision, assess vision feasibility and capability gaps, plan journey management. Translate economic trends into industry competitive advantage, transform a business to enable profitable & sustainable growth.
What are we looking for? • 9-14 years of experience in finance operations with at least 5 years focused on FP&A processes (planning, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis) • 3+ years of management consulting or transformation project leadership experience • Proven track record of leading technology-enabled finance transformation initiatives • At least one finance transformation initiative leveraging Large Language Models / Gen AI • Strategic thinking with ability to translate business strategy into actionable FP&A process improvements • Exceptional communication skills for presenting complex financial and technical concepts to diverse audiences • Experience managing multiple workstreams and stakeholder groups • MBA or advanced degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field • Experience across multiple industries (manufacturing, technology, healthcare, financial services) • Prior experience with Gen AI applications in finance and business process automation • Advanced proficiency in one or more EPM platforms (Anaplan, Adaptive Insights, OneStream, Oracle PBCS, SAP BPC) • Strong data analytics capabilities using tools such as Alteryx, Tableau, Power BI, Python, or R for financial modeling and visualization • Experience with AI/ML applications in finance including predictive analytics, automated forecasting, and intelligent process automation • Database and data management knowledge including SQL, data warehousing concepts, and ETL processes • Professional certifications (CPA, CFA) preferred
Roles and Responsibilities: • Lead end-to-end FP&A transformation projects from vision development through implementation, managing complex stakeholder ecosystems across client organizations • Drive client conversations and presentations at C-suite and senior finance leadership levels to articulate transformation value propositions and secure buy-in • Manage and develop high-performing teams of experienced consultants, providing strategic direction and ensuring transformation and delivery excellence within time and budget constraints • Design and implement innovative FP&A solutions that leverage technology to automate processes, enhance analytics capabilities, and improve decision-making speed and accuracy • Coordinate cross-functional collaboration between finance, technology, and business teams to ensure seamless integration and adoption of new processes • Apply deep subject matter expertise in core FP&A processes including strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and performance reporting to design optimal future-state solutions • Leverage advanced analytics and AI/ML technologies to build predictive models, scenario planning capabilities, and intelligent forecasting systems that transform traditional FP&A approaches • Conduct comprehensive process assessments to identify automation opportunities and design optimal technology-enabled workflows that reduce manual effort while improving accuracy • Translate complex financial concepts into technical requirements and vice versa, serving as the bridge between finance and technology teams • Help build data-driven FP&A platforms using modern technologies (cloud-based EPM systems, data visualization tools, robotic process automation) to create scalable, real-time financial insights • Support pursuit activities by developing compelling demonstrations of FP&A transformation capabilities and participating in client pitches • Contribute to RFP responses with technical solution design, project estimates, and implementation approaches for FP&A modernization opportunities • Develop business cases and ROI models for proposed FP&A transformation initiatives, including cost-benefit analysis and implementation roadmaps • Leverage professional networks to identify and develop new business opportunities in the FP&A transformation space • Drive innovation initiatives by staying current with emerging FP&A technologies, industry best practices, and regulatory changes that impact financial planning processes • Conduct change management activities to ensure successful adoption of new FP&A processes and technologies within client organizations