Head of Strategic Finance Projects — Avaloq
- Location
- Zurich
- Contract
- other
- Posted
- 127 days ago
Role overview
As the Head of Strategic Finance Projects , you will play a key role in reshaping our global finance operations.
You will connect Finance, IT, and broader business teams to ensure that our systems not only meet current needs but also bolster our future growth and efficiency.
Beyond the primary ERP consolidation and advancement, you will drive other strategic initiatives vital for Avaloq's overall success. Key Tasks: Project Management excellence
- As the Head of Strategic Finance Projects , you will play a key role in reshaping our global finance operations.
- You will connect Finance, IT, and broader business teams to ensure that our systems not only meet current needs but also bolster our future growth and efficiency.
- Qualifiche
- Strong proven track record of working in a similar role, ideally within a banking software provider
Key requirements
- Qualifiche
- Strong proven track record of working in a similar role, ideally within a banking software provider
- You will have strong experience of ERP platforms, e.g., SAP, including implementations, upgrades and finance modules.
- Strong proven ability to lead complex cross-functional projects where you manage the timelines, budget, risks and stakeholder engagement using your fantastic communication and drive.
- You will have evidence of leading at least one full ERP migration to the cloud for the full project life-cyle.
- You will have strong conceptual thinking skills and be proficient in data analysis and visualisation, but equally capable of explaining these complex concepts in an easy-to-understand way to those that dont.
Contacts
- We realize that managing work life balance is a challenge we all face in our daily lives and in order to support with this we are pleased to offer hybrid and flexible working for most of our Avaloqers to maintain work life balance and still continue our fantastic Avaloq culture in our global offices.
- In Avaloq we are proud to embrace diversity and understand the success of our business is built on the power of different opinions, we are whole heartedly committed to fostering an equal opportunity environment and inclusive culture where you can be your true authentic self.
- We hire, compensate and promote regardless of origin, age, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other fantastic traits that make us all unique, we have done our best to write this advert in an inclusive and neutral way.
- Please be aware that we will not accept speculative CV submissions for any of our roles from recruitment agencies, and any unsolicited candidate submissions will be exempt from any payment expectations. #LI-Hybrid
Company and context
- Foster a culture within the Finance organization that embraces industry-standard technology and continuous improvement. Leadership and stakeholder engagement
- Lead and mentor the strategic projects team to boost performance and professional growth.; encourage innovative thinking and problem-solving within the Finance organization.
- Cultivate strong relationships with key stakeholders, gathering feedback and leading meetings to promote transparency and set clear expectations.
- Develop and execute communication plans to keep the organization engaged and provide training to ensure smooth adoption of new systems.
Additional details
- Beyond the primary ERP consolidation and advancement, you will drive other strategic initiatives vital for Avaloq's overall success. Key Tasks: Project Management excellence
- Architect and lead the end-to-end project lifecycle for consolidating two legacy on-prem systems into a single, cohesive cloud-based solution. The change agent: Modernity & efficiency
- Foster a culture within the Finance organization that embraces industry-standard technology and continuous improvement. Leadership and stakeholder engagement
- Informazioni aggiuntive We realize that managing work life balance is a challenge we all face in our daily lives and in order to support with this we are pleased to offer hybrid and flexible working for most of our Avaloqers to maintain work life balance and still continue our fantastic Avaloq culture in our global offices.
Notes and original content
- Beyond the primary ERP consolidation and advancement, you will drive other strategic initiatives vital for Avaloq's overall success.
- Key Tasks: Project Management excellence
- Architect and lead the end-to-end project lifecycle for consolidating two legacy on-prem systems into a single, cohesive cloud-based solution.
- The change agent: Modernity & efficiency
- Foster a culture within the Finance organization that embraces industry-standard technology and continuous improvement.
- Leadership and stakeholder engagement
Questions about this listing
What salary does Avaloq offer for this role?
Avaloq lists CHF 79'500 - 135'000 gross per year for this position in Zurich. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Avaloq offer?
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