In this critical role, you will be helping repoint an operational Activity Based Costing model from our client's business, a key to unlocking value from their extensive data assets and sophisticated toolsets. Your mission will span three primary objectives:
Objective 1: Scope and Requirement Analysis You will lead the charge in scoping out the project, identifying key requirements, and translating business needs into technical specifications. Your expertise will ensure that the foundation of the ABC model is solid, tailored, and ready for development.
Objective 2: Technical Leadership and Development Armed with your deep understanding of both finance and technology, you will oversee the technical development of the ABC model. This involves hands-on work in designing, testing, and refining the model to ensure it meets our strategic goals. Your guidance will be pivotal in leveraging technology to provide insightful cost management solutions.
Objective 3: Stakeholder Engagement and Training Beyond the technical development, you will play a vital role in engaging with stakeholders to ensure the ABC model aligns with business objectives. This includes facilitating training sessions and workshops to elevate our team’s proficiency in utilizing the new system, thereby driving organizational change.
To be successful you will need:
Behavioural capabilities:
The ability to:
Strategic thinking with an eye for detail
Excellent collaboration and stakeholder management skills
Leadership and coaching abilities to foster team development.
Effective communication and presentation skills
Resilience and adaptability in a dynamic work environment
A continuous learning mindset
Technical capabilities:
Proficient in financial modeling and activity-based costing methodologies
Strong background in data analysis and visualization tools
Experience with SQL and familiarity with Big Data platforms (GCP/Azure)
Understanding of finance and accounting principles
Translate complex technical concepts into clear business friendly language for stakeholders.
Tertiary qualification in a relevant field (Finance, Computer Science, etc.)
Contract Terms:
6-month contract basis with a potential for extension.