Job Description

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Responsibilities
Job Role - Finance Journey Foundation Lead - PGS EFS
This role will be part of PGS Enterprise Financial Services Function (EFS). This role will lead the implementation of a new ERP Solution from PGS standpoint. This role will be part of the Enterprise Project team representing PGS and supporting his Enterprise initiative . This role is expected to apply extensive knowledge of accounting and finance within Principal, business environment including existing tools and applications, and project management capabilities.
In this role,

• you will demonstrate advanced level understanding of accounting systems and processes,
• expertise within a function, and business strategy to solve problems, seeking guidance in only the most complex situations.
• At this level, incumbents apply functional knowledge and develop innovative solutions to complex problems.

Essential deliverables: the section helps understand the job ownership and accountability

• Project manage designated module and workstream related to ERP implementation ensuring timely achievement of key milestone and development workarounds to mitigate any delays
• Understand current requirements in depth and ensure these requirements are effectively designed in new solution
• Ensure adequate review and walkthroughs to test innovative solutions and assess if they meet the requirements of stakeholders.
• Lead a project team from PGS to support the Enterprise core team for design, development, testing, etc...
• Be actively involved in one of the workstreams and contribute towards setting up a global ERP system
• Track and communicate project related initiatives
• Identify opportunities to streamline and standardize processes and solutions across Enterprise
• Partner with external consultants to understand and design best in class industry solutions
• Effectively document all project related documents and workpapers (Flowcharts, requirement gathering documents, new solution design, UAT)

Qualifications

• Master's degree / Professional Degree / Relevant Industry Certification where applicable
• Preferably Chartered Accountant (Final/Intermediate level)
• Proven track record of working in complex Finance & Accounting function and implementing ERP systems for medium/large scale operations
• Knowledge & experience of transitions and transformation (process, digital, etc.) for Finance & Accounting domain
• Advance Excel, MS Office, financial & reporting applications skills, and experience
• Must have a good knowledge and experience of working in Operational Excellence environment as Project Lead, certification in any of the improvement methodologies like Lean, Six Sigma, etc. is preferred .
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and inspire others.

Total years of industry experience: Minimum 12 years' experience, with at least 5 years in BFSI industry and in the GCC environment
Additional Information
Reporting Relationships
This role reports to: PGS Head of Enterprise Financial Services
Flexibility Option and Base Location
The principal offers modern hybrid working arrangements that allow all employees to adapt to changing work preferences.
Flexibility Option for the role: Hybrid, a minimum of 3 days in-office with flexible work hours.
Shift: Flexible shift including a minimum of 4 hours of overlap of US work time and beyond (at times when needed)
Base Location: Pune / Hyderabad, India

Skills Required