Senior Technical Advisor

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Role Overview: The Senior Technical Advisor plays a strategic role in guiding the technical direction and operational excellence of the Finance Shared Services (FSS) function. This individual will provide expert advice on financial systems, process optimization, automation, and compliance, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and industry best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and articulate a clear technical vision for the FSS function.
• Lead initiatives to streamline and automate finance processes (e.g., Procure-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash, Record-to-Report).
• Benchmark shared services against industry standards to identify and implement improvements.

Technical Expertise:

• Provide guidance on system architecture, integrations, and data flows across ERP platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
• Oversee the implementation and optimization of financial systems and tools.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, SOX, and regulatory requirements.

Process Improvement:

• Identify inefficiencies and recommend solutions using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
• Lead cross-functional projects to enhance service delivery and reduce costs.
• Maintain and run allocation models for Actuals, Forecasts, and Plans.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Act as a bridge between finance, IT, and business units.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
• Provide technical mentorship to junior staff and support knowledge sharing.

Required Soft Skills:

• Analytical Thinking: Ability to break down complex problems and develop data-driven solutions.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaboration: Proven ability to work effectively across departments, cultures, and geographies.
• Adaptability: Comfortable navigating ambiguity and adjusting to evolving business needs and technologies.
• Influencing & Negotiation: Skilled in gaining buy-in from stakeholders and driving consensus on strategic initiatives.
• Leadership: Capable of mentoring team members and leading cross-functional projects with confidence.
• Time Management: Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Customer Orientation: A service mindset focused on delivering value to internal and external stakeholders.
• Conflict Resolution: Ability to manage and resolve issues constructively and diplomatically.
• Continuous Learning: Demonstrates a growth mindset and commitment to staying current with industry trends and technologies.

Qualification:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related technical field.
• Experience in finance operations, shared services, or technical advisory roles.
• Strong understanding of financial systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft), data modeling, and reporting tools.

Skills & Competencies:

• Deep knowledge of finance processes and shared services operations.
• Expertise in automation tools, ERP systems, and data analytics platforms.
• Strong project management and change management capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Analytical mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Preferrred Experience:

• Experience in global finance transformation initiatives.
• Familiarity with cloud technologies and digital finance solutions.
• Exposure to financial compliance frameworks and audit processes.

Flexible working
At Mott MacDonald, we support our staff to create work-life balance which works for them and welcome candidates looking for career flexibility. We are open to discussing flexible working at interview stage.

Our benefits package is designed to enhance your experience:

• Agile working
• Critical illness and compassionate leave
• Paternity Leave
• Group term life insurance, and Group medical insurance coverage
• Career mobility options
• Short and Long-term global employment opportunities
• Global collaboration and knowledge sharing