IS SAP Finance Project Manager
- Employer
- MBDA
- Location
- Stevenage
- Salary
- Competitive Salary & Benefits
- Closing date
- 4 Dec 2020
- Reference
- P8271S
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- Discipline
- Business & Finance
- Sector
- Defence
- Job Type
- Business & Non-Engineering
Job Details
MBDA is working on a migration strategy to move from it’s current SAP ECC6 systems to SAP S/4 Hana across the Group. This strategy will impact on a number of Domain areas including Finance. The implementation of S/4 Hana will provide an opportunity for the Finance Domain to review it’s use of existing tools and determine a roadmap for consolidation across the Group and provide best in class tools for business users. To assist this process in the UK we are seeking a Project Manager with experience in the Finance Domain.
What are we looking for?
- Some functional understanding of Finance processes
- Knowledge of Finance tools in particular SAP FI/CO/PS and BPC, Integrity and Process Director is desirable
- Managing project teams in a matrix organisation including a number of Service Providers and Vendors; and representing UK requirement at international level
- Capable of providing Innovative solutions
- Experience delivering a range of projects from small change to large transformations.
- Track record of successful project management – delivering projects to time, budget and scope.
- Demonstrable experience of using project management methodologies – e.g. Prince2.
- Finance, risk and issue management.
- Good communication and presentation skills – capable of engaging at both Director level, all users and with technical resources.
- Organisational awareness and the ability to adapt behaviours based on various factors.
- Self-motivated; able to work on own initiative to meet deadlines required by the role.
- A high level of proficiency in MS Office.
- Desirable: Demonstrable experience of working in a multinational environment – specifically Europe.
What’s in it for you?
- Being an actor within MBDA international and NATIONAL Finance Toolset roadmap looking for national consolidation of tools based upon maximum utilisation of SAP S/4 Hana
- Progress your personnel development in functional, and managerial experience
- Build on your past experiences & learning and define, develop & deliver quality solutions on schedule and to cost.
- Become part of a well-respected team of dedicated people that are internally and externally recognised for capability, dedication and flexibility.
- Having the opportunity to work both nationally & internationally, broaden your horizons by embracing the rich cultural diversity of our company: France, Italy, Germany and UK.
- Help shape the future of the team; bring ideas, fresh insights and potentially new ways of working.
- Contribute on the Finance international team to share UK Finance requirement cross Group and build a Core Model, when possible
What would you get?
*Flexible working *opportunities for career progression *paid overtime (subject to level) *great bonus scheme *comprehensive pension scheme *annual salary review *fantastic working environment and site facilities *social, charitable and sporting activities.
The Role
- Deliver Information Systems projects to agreed, time, budget and scope. Projects are mainly related to the Finance domain, but may also be for other domains such as Procurement
- Work closely with the IS Finance Domain Manager based in France
- Represent UK requirement for the Finance road map and projects
- Initiation: formulate scope, define and deliver business case and obtain budget for UK specific and UK elements of Group projects
- Execution: deploy proven deliverables, handover to operations and close down project.
- Ensure that the outsourced provider deliver regular and accurate project reports
- Provide monthly management status report for all projects
- Work closely with the IM outsourced Project Managers to ensure efficient roll-out of projects
- Raise and resolve requests for change of project budgets, scope &/or timescales
- Manage cross-functional internal teams, external consultancies, service providers and software vendors.
- Recommend any service improvements or service metrics observed whilst managing project roll-out
- Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders within the Finance business area to ensure customer expectation and IS deliverables are aligned
- Provide guidance to business SME’s on current Finance functionality within the current toolset
- Provide innovation to optimise Finance business process
What’s great about the team?
- Working in partnership with the internal customer, Information Systems delivers business value and innovation to the organisation.
- Opportunity to work in a large multicultural team – IS Group is made up of 50 people including technical engineers and project managers across a wide variety of cultures and with vast experiences.
- Strong team working to ensure things happen with a positive outcome for the business
MBDA is an award winning company; committed to providing an inclusive working environment where our employees can be themselves and everyone has equal opportunity to reach their full potential. We value difference and know that a diverse community makes for greater innovation and brings a breadth of skills, experience and perspectives.
We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements. MBDA is a proud member of Working Families – the UK’s work-life balance organisation.
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Please Note: MBDA UK requires all employees to achieve the appropriate clearance relevant to the role.
Company
Together. For the future of defence.
We work with purpose, knowing that every advancement provides better, smarter and more effective defence capabilities to the UK and their allies. Regarded as one of the most trusted suppliers of defence solutions in Europe, we have a relationship with the UK military spanning back over 70 years.
Whether it’s designing a future concept for the British Army, managing the procurement of a missile component or harnessing their expertise in software in order to integrate one of our products on to the newest fighter jet, all of our employees are a part of delivering a more secure tomorrow.
In addition to being the only defence company on Glassdoor's Best Places to Work 2022 list, MBDA are also recognised nationally with three Investors in People Gold Awards (People, Apprenticeships, and Wellbeing), a top 10 finisher on the Best Big Companies to Work For 2022 league tables.
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Our Values
Our values are at the core of everything we do and shape the culture of our organisation. No matter what role, our people from leadership to entry-level encompass these values knowing that they are working towards the same common goal, sharing a bigger purpose in order to protect national security and enable strategic independence.
Through promoting change with Innovation, taking ownership through Commitment, building trust through Integrity, inspiring others through Passion and encouraging collaboration through Team Spirit, we have created a place where people feel connected with each other and valued in our community.
- Website
- https://www.mbdacareers.co.uk/
- Telephone
- 01438754500
- Location
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6 Hills way
Stevenage
Hertfordshire
SG1 2DA
United Kingdom
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