Lead the end-to-end planning, execution, and coordination of the Finance Transformation roadmap within an aggressive 4-month timeline. Define comprehensive project scope, objectives, key milestones, and measurable success criteria. Drive accountability across all stakeholders and maintain momentum throughout the transformation process. Collaborate with finance leaders across all seven African markets to map current activities, processes, and tasks. Conduct thorough assessments to determine which activities should remain decentralized versus those suitable for centralization to Kenya. Develop detailed transition plans that optimize efficiency while ensuring full compliance with country-level regulations. Create comprehensive role mapping documentation for project handover. Translate complex business requirements into clear, actionable project deliverables. Co-manage delivery initiatives with external vendor project teams and internal finance leadership. Partner effectively with Change Lead on training programs, communications strategies, and change adoption initiatives. Manage relationships with senior internal stakeholders and drive alignment across diverse teams. Maintain rigorous oversight of project risks, budgets, and resource allocation. Monitor progress against established timelines and proactively escalate issues when necessary. Provide regular, comprehensive updates and maintain detailed documentation for Finance leadership and key stakeholders. Implement robust reporting mechanisms to track deliverable completion and quality. Support the establishment and operationalization of the centralized Controllership hub in Kenya. Oversee the selection and implementation of appropriate tools to support reconciliations, reporting, and oversight functions. Embed sustainable processes for compliance, governance, and ongoing performance monitoring. Ensure seamless integration of systems and processes across all markets.
