Project Manager (CIMA Qualified Accountant)
to lead SAP Business ByDesign (Cloud Based) Implementation
(The project will lead to a permanent position in Finance or Operations Management depending on the candidate)
Our client a West Cork are looking for a CIMA qualified accountant with manufacturing and ERP implementation experience to lead in implementing SAP Business ByDesign, their new cloud-based ERP system and join their senior management team.
The Role
The Project Manager will be the lead in the implementation project across all 3 global sites.
Phase one implementation of the enterprise-wide system is already under way with Purchasing, Sales, Banking & Finance implemented. Production, Warehousing, Field Service, CRM and CPQ modules will be developed and implemented in subsequent phases.
The PM (qualified accountant) must first get an understanding of the business processes and key drivers and then design Phase II of the ERP system accordingly.
The SAP reporting system needs to be developed to ensure accurate timely monthly management accounts are produced for the Chief Executive & Board including Variance analysis, Productivity Reports, Margin analysis by division and geography. A commentary on the accounts will also be required.
The weekly dashboard should be developed to provide the information the managers need to monitor and run the business and to react quickly to changes.
The PM (accountant) will work with the management team to improve performance.
A new factory cost management and reporting system is to be developed within ByDesign. The Project Manager must gain an understanding of our factory flow and the accumulation of costs as the products are built in the factory. Efficient and accurate data capture of materials, labour and overheads is required so the system will give accurate and useful information to Supervisors and Management.
The Project Manager will have a significant role within the team in margin management.
Reporting
The Project Manager will report to the Group Chief Executive and work very closely with the General Manager and will have a large role in our senior management team.
Experience
· System design and implementation
· Factory and product costing and profitability reporting
· Commercial decision making and decision guidance
Personal Attributes
· Profit and cost focused
· Good Communicator
· Decisive
Qualifications & Experience
Qualified accountant with at least 3 years post qualification experience.
Manufacturing experience with strong costing skills a must.
Implementation experience of any ERP system desirable, SAP experience a bonus
This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate. The manager will be a key member of the management team from the outset.
The management of the project will give the successful candidate a rapid and thorough understanding of the business. The manager is expected to take up a leading managerial role in either Finance or Operations as the implementation winds down.
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