Finance Strategy Manager

Job Purpose: Job Purpose To lead the Finance Innovation Lab roadmap and
implementing strategies that drive innovation. Partner with the internal
Technology, Futures & Innovation teams, business stakeholders and external
partners to identify, evaluate, and implementing innovative financial
solutions and technologies to benefit & optimize the financial operations.
Drive and manage the Finance people strategy, bringing to life the co-creation
of people centric initiatives that embeds the Finance values, improve employee
experience as well as driving a culture of psychological safety. Job
Accountabilities - Lead the Finance Innovation Lab roadmap and implementing
strategies that drive Finance-related innovation. Partner with the internal
Technology, Futures & Innovation teams, business stakeholders and external
partners to identify, evaluate, and implementing innovative financial
solutions and technologies to benefit and optimize financial operations. -
Drive a positive change in Innovation Culture in Finance and identify
opportunities to develop employee crowdsourcing using the Innovation Lab
framework & methodologies. - Conduct research on emerging trends &
technologies in Finance to identify and evaluate new financial technologies
and solutions that can improve the organization's financial operations and
drive innovation in finance. - Work with the technology business partner,
portfolio and Technology Futures & innovation team for the transition of
successful innovations into the Finance portfolio. - Drive and manage the
Finance people strategy initiatives within the finance organization. Work in
partnership with Human Resources and the Finance employee group - on planned
initiatives that embeds our values. - Foster a finance culture which enable
and engage employees within the finance organization by delivering the people
strategy initiatives and programs. - Build and maintain relationships with
external partners to stay up to date with industry trends and innovations in
finance. - Drive change management initiatives related to people strategy &
innovation to ensure successful adoption and implementation. - Provide regular
updates to the Finance leadership & management teams on the status and
progress of finance innovation and people strategy initiatives, actively
connect with Technology Futures & Innovation to ensure alignment and optimum
delivery. - Manage a team of finance professionals and provide guidance and
support to ensure the successful execution of finance innovation and people
strategy initiatives.
Qualifications & Experience: Degree or Honours (‎12+‎3 or equivalent) Finance,
Accounting, Business Administration, or related field Preference will be given
to Masters degree holders Experience Minimum of ‎8+ years of experience in
finance, accounting, or related field, with at least ‎3 years of experience in
projects or initiatives related to financial innovation, technology, or
digital transformation. Consideration will be given to Masters degree holders
with fewer years' experience. Knowledge/skills - Strong leadership skills and
agile project management skills. - Relationship Management and presentation of
ideas and business benefits. - Knowledge of Innovation practices, learn
startup methodology, design thinking methodologies. - Strong ability to
understand and communicate potential and pitfalls of new technologies. -
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
- Be creative and innovative with the ability to see alternatives and
solutions 'thinking outside the box.' - Passion for innovation and a strong
background in finance.
Salary & Benefits: Join us in a management role and enjoy an attractive tax-
free salary. On top of our generous travel benefits, including discounted
flights and hotel stays around the world, this managerial role also has an
excellent leave and healthcare package. That's on top of transport benefits,
life insurance and more.