Finance Assistant Manager, Group Technology

Finance Assistant Manager, Group Technology

The challenge is to:

• Contribute to build strategy by budgeting, forecasting, and planning for DFI Technology divisions.
• Aid in month-end closing by providing timely and relevant reports and explaining variances compared to benchmarks for improving the business operations.
• Contribute to the finance team in a variety of activities, including regular feasibility studies for new projects and CAPEX planning.
• Coordinate with other business functions to collect and analyze data, offering recommendations and insights to enhance business operations.
• Address ad hoc analysis and inquiries timely, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

Do you have experience in management accounting, business performance analysis or financial modelling?

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or related fields.
• Minimum 5 years of proven experience in auditing, management accounting, business performance analysis or financial modelling.
• Experience in retail or FMCG industry is an advantage.
• Knowledge of Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) is a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• High self-motivation and pressure resistance, strong learning ability and team spirit.
• Proficiency in analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a customer focused demeanor.
• Act as the primary finance lead in the development and review of all major Tech and Digital business cases.
• Critically challenge key assumptions, cost estimates, and benefit projections to ensure robustness, accuracy, and strategic alignment.
• Partner with Project Owners, Tech Leads, and Business Unit stakeholders to secure formal sign-off and commitment on benefit ownership and delivery.
• Ensure business cases comply with financial policies (e.g., ROI hurdles, capex control) and reflect a comprehensive Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
• Support the development of the overall Tech and Digital investment strategy, including budget allocation, prioritization frameworks, and portfolio management.
• Support in preparation of Board papers, strategy decks, and Executive Committee updates, translating complex tech investments into clear financial narratives and compelling business rationale.
• Provide insightful analysis on the performance of the tech portfolio, highlighting variances, risks, and opportunities to senior management.
• Move beyond reporting numbers to providing actionable insights on tech spend performance, benefit realization, and the strategic health of the digital portfolio.
• Prepare and present regular financial updates to the Tech Leadership Team, focusing on the "so what" and driving accountability.
• Establish a rhythm of business for post-investment reviews to track actual ROI vs. planned and embed a culture of financial accountability.

• Qualified accountant/ financial advisor (CPA, ACCA, CIMA, CFA) or MBA with 5+ years of experience.
• Proven experience in a strategic finance business partner role, with a track record of challenging business cases and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Exceptional financial modeling and analysis skills, with the ability to deconstruct and stress-test complex financial models.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills.
• Commercial acumen and a deep curiosity for how technology drives business value.
• Prior experience in technology, digital, e-commerce, or a digitally-native business.
• Experience in managing the financial aspects of a large project portfolio or investment committee process.
• Familiarity with key tech financial concepts (e.g., SaaS metrics, agile funding, cloud TCO).
• Strategic Thinker: Able to see the big picture and connect financial outcomes to long-term strategy.
• Courageous & Influential: Has the confidence to constructively challenge senior leaders and hold them accountable to financial commitments.
• Proactive & Insightful: Anticipates questions and provides insights before they are asked.
• Collaborative Bridge-Builder: Excels at building trust and aligning diverse stakeholders across business and technology functions.