Finance Lead - Midrand at Accenture

Client Leadership & Advisory


Serve as a trusted advisor tCFOs and Finance leadership teams, shaping their finance transformation agenda


Lead CFO-level conversations on:


Finance Operating Model redesign
Digital Finance and ERP transformation (e.g., SAP S/4HANA)
Data, analytics, and AI in finance
Translate business strategy intfinance-led value creation opportunities


Finance Transformation Delivery


Own end-to-end finance reinvention programs, including:
Financial planning & analysis (FP&A) modernisation
Finance platform transformation (SAP, Oracle)
Intelligent Finance Operations, including integration of:
Advanced analytics and predictive insights
AI-driven automation (e.g., close, forecasting, anomaly detection)
Data governance and finance data models
GBS design and implementation


Account & Growth Leadership


Identify and originate finance transformation opportunities across priority accounts
Own pipeline development and conversion for Finance Reinvention offerings
Shape and lead proposals, RFP responses, and deal structuring
Contribute taccount growth strategy and positioning of Finance as a key entry point


Practice Development & Thought Leadership


Build and scale Finance Reinvention capability locally/regionally
Develop reusable assets, accelerators, and industry-specific propositions


Contribute tthought leadership on:


Future of Finance
CFagenda in South Africa / Africa
Mentor and develop next-generation finance transformation leaders


Key Skills & Experience
Functional Expertise
Deep understanding of:


Finance processes (R2R, FP&A, O2C, P2P)
Finance operating models and shared services
Regulatory, compliance, and reporting requirements


Transformation Expertise


Extensive senior finance leadership experience in complex, global, matrixed organizations
Strong exposure tERP platforms (SAP/Oracle) and digital finance tools
Experience embedding data, analytics, and AI intfinance


Leadership & Commercial Acumen


Strong executive presence and ability tinfluence at C-suite level
Demonstrated ability toriginate and close deals
Experience managing complex, multi-disciplinary teams
Strong commercial acumen with ability tinfluence C-suite stakeholders
Comfort operating in high ambiguity, fast-evolving environments


Typical Outcomes / Success Measures


Growth in Finance Reinvention revenue and pipeline
Successful delivery of high-impact finance transformation programs
Strength of CFrelationships across priority accounts
Measurable client outcomes (cost reduction, faster close, better insights)
Maturity and scale of the Finance Reinvention practice


Qualification
Leadership Capabilities


Strategic thinking with a value-creation mindset
Ability ttranslate data intactionable, executive-level insights
Ability tbridge finance, technology, and business strategy
Results-driven with focus on tangible value delivery
Collaborative, influential, and client-centric
Strong influencing and stakeholder engagement skills
Change leadership in AI-enabled and transformation contexts


What Differentiates This Role


Positioned as a value architect, not a traditional finance leader
Accountable for enterprise and client value creation, not just reporting
Embedded in a client-aligned Reinvention Partner model
Shapes how finance enables Accenture tdeliver end-to-end reinvention at scale