Finance Transformation Assistant Manager (2-year contract)

优缺点分析

角色解读

• This role offers deep exposure to large-scale ERP transformation projects, a valuable asset for future finance systems roles.
• Potential to move into Finance Transformation Manager, ERP Project Manager, or Finance Process Excellence roles.
• Within retail industry, you can grow into regional finance operations or systems-focused leadership positions.
• Analyze current financial workflows and design optimized ERP processes to improve efficiency and data accuracy.
• Partner with consultants and business units to translate business requirements into system configurations and accounting posting rules.
• Lead data cleansing and migration activities to ensure financial data integrity during system go-live.
• Coordinate UAT, prepare SOPs, and train finance users (including outsourcing teams) to drive adoption.
• Strong accounting and auditing background with HKICPA or equivalent qualification.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP or Oracle, and advanced Excel/PowerPoint skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Good communication skills in English and Chinese to interact with stakeholders and external vendors.

申请策略

• Tailor your CV to highlight relevant retail/FMCG experience and system implementation projects.
• Research DFI Retail Group's businesses and express genuine interest in their digital transformation journey.
• Emphasize your ERP system implementation experience, particularly with SAP or Oracle, and your role in UAT or data migration.
• Highlight your HKICPA or equivalent qualification and specific accounting/auditing achievements.
• Showcase examples of process improvement or system enhancement projects you have led or contributed to.
• Demonstrate stakeholder management and training skills, especially in cross-functional or outsourcing contexts.
• Brush up on project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and change management frameworks.
• If you lack hands-on ERP implementation experience, consider taking online courses on SAP FICO or Oracle Financials.

面试指南

• Use the STAR method: Situation, Task, Action, Result. Structure your examples around your specific contribution, challenges overcome, and measurable outcomes.
• For process design questions, emphasize your analytical approach: understanding current state, involving key stakeholders, benchmarking best practices, and validating on users.
• For stakeholder management questions, highlight your communication style, empathy, and ability to balance conflicting priorities.
• Describe a complex ERP implementation or system migration project you were involved in. What was your role and how did you ensure data accuracy?
• How would you approach designing 'to-be' workflows when current SOPs are not well documented?
• How do you manage resistance from users during a system rollout?
• Tell me about a time you had to work with external consultants and internal teams to deliver a project on time.
• What experience do you have with UAT? How do you design effective test scripts?