Group Manager Finance & Administration Delivery - Operations Job in International Business Machines Corporation

Group Manager Finance & Accounting Transformation, IBM Consulting

About the Role

A career at IBM Consulting is built on long-term relationships and close collaboration with clients across the globe. In this role, you'll work for IBM BPO, part of our Consulting team, which accelerates digital transformation through agile methodologies, process mining, and AI-powered workflows.

As a Group Manager, you will work with leading visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for some of the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to drive impactful change for clients is fueled by IBM s strategic partner ecosystem and our advanced technology platforms, including IBM Software and Red Hat.

At IBM, curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge are central to success. In this role, you ll be supported by mentors and coaches who will challenge you to think outside of your role, come up with creative solutions, and deliver groundbreaking impact for clients. Our culture promotes career growth and continuous learning in an environment that embraces your unique skills and experience.

Your Role and Responsibilities

As a Group Manager, you will be responsible for managing finance clients across various industries, focusing on Finance and Accounts. Your responsibilities will include:

• Client Engagements/Contracts: Owning client engagements and contracts across geographies, ensuring the establishment of efficient processes, key metrics, and reporting mechanisms.
• Process Tracking & Decision-Making Support: Developing and maintaining robust tracking mechanisms for key operational indicators to support decision-making.
• Leadership & Change Management: Leading transformation efforts at a high level, providing guidance and inspiration to the team while driving change and managing challenging situations.
• Critical Process Parameters: Tracking and driving all process parameters that are "critical to quality" for process delivery.
• Team Development & Mentorship: Assisting in the career development of team members, including performance management, feedback, and training. Ensuring team members are adequately mentored and trained to meet process objectives and customer requirements.

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field (Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, etc.)

Preferred Education

Master's Degree in a relevant field.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• 16+ years of experience in Finance and Accounting Delivery & Transformations.
• Proven experience in creating and developing value propositions, business cases, and industry-specific offerings.
• Expertise in strategic direction and initiatives design, including business outcome models, contracting structures, and the identification of new opportunities and business lines.
• Proficiency in supporting the sales team to build compelling business cases for prospective clients and collaborating with Process Delivery leaders to identify and implement process improvements.
• Continuous process improvement and transformation experience, including the ability to carry out maturity assessments.

Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

• A certified Chartered Accountant, Company Secretary, or Certified Management Accountant.
• Proven experience in end-to-end processes like Record to Report, Procure to Pay, and Order to Cash.
• In-depth knowledge of central finance reporting, management reporting, and reports.
• Ability to influence stakeholders including internal and external customers, operations, and finance partners.
• An ambitious individual with the ability to work towards agreed targets/goals while maintaining a creative approach to tasks.
• Strong change management skills and the ability to manage time effectively.
• Proven interpersonal skills, contributing to team efforts and achieving related results.
• Stay up-to-date with technical knowledge through workshops, publications, and continuous education.

Why IBM Consulting?

At IBM Consulting, you ll be part of a dynamic, evolving team that drives change and transformation for clients worldwide. You ll have the opportunity to shape the future of finance and accounting processes, leveraging IBM s advanced technology platforms and strategic ecosystem. Join us and grow your career while making a lasting impact in the world of digital transformation.