Technology Enabled Finance Transformation Senior Manager

The FAAS Technology role is a core component of the FAAS offering, responsible for enabling technology-driven accounting advisory and finance transformation. The role focuses on embedding data, analytics and automation into FAAS engagements to enhance delivery quality, scalability and client value.   This role serves as a bridge between technical accounting, finance processes and technology solutions, supporting clients in modernising their financial reporting environments and improving audit readiness through digital enablement.       The opportunity   It is becoming increasingly important for organisations to critically think about improving their strategy and performance in a rapidly changing, digital and innovative world. We advise CFOs of mainly multinationals, but also mid-market or start-ups, on the future of their Finance function and support them during large transformation programs. For example, in their journey of becoming ever more data-driven, we help our clients accelerate by exploring opportunities that emerging technologies such as GenAI and ML bring to the Finance and Finance Analytics space. Next to that, think about advising CFOs on optimal steering information, improving clients’ financial planning and analysis capabilities, realising a new organisational model, or implementing improved Finance processes and technologies. We advise on a broad range of topics that are high on the CFO agenda and that our BC Finance team is passionate about.     Your Key Responsibilities Technology-enabled FAAS delivery

Lead or support the delivery of FAAS engagements through the application of technology-enabled solutions. Integrate FAAS tools into client deliverables, including financial reporting automation, data analytics and reconciliation solutions. Translate accounting and reporting requirements into structured, system-driven outputs.

Data and analytics

Extract, transform and analyse financial data to support reporting, audit readiness and decision-making. Develop data models, analytical outputs and dashboards aligned to financial reporting requirements. Identify anomalies, trends and risk indicators within financial data to support control and audit processes.

Finance processes and controls integration.

Support the design and optimisation of finance processes, including record-to-report. Embed automation and technology into financial control environments to improve consistency and auditability. Align technology solutions to internal control frameworks and audit requirements.

Implementation and deployment

Participate in or lead the implementation of FAAS technology solutions at clients. Perform data mapping (e.g., trial balance to reporting structures) and support system configuration. Facilitate onboarding, deployment and adoption of tools in collaboration with client finance and IT teams.

Solution development and innovation

Contribute to the development and enhancement of FAAS technology-enabled solutions. Support the localisation and practical application of global FAAS tools within the South African and SOE context. Identify opportunities to expand FAAS offerings through technology-driven solutions.

Client engagement and business development

Support client interactions, including demonstrations of FAAS tools and capabilities. Articulate the value of technology-enabled FAAS solutions to finance stakeholders (CFOs, controllers, audit teams). Contribute to proposals and go-to-market initiatives involving FAAS technology solutions.

Skills and attributes for success   Technical accounting capability

Working knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting frameworks. Ability to interpret financial statements, disclosures and accounting policies.

Technology and data capability

Experience with financial systems and data environments (e.g., ERP systems, consolidation tools). Exposure to data analytics and visualisation tools (e.g., Power BI, Alteryx or