Global Enterprise Transformation (GET) Project Lead

1. POSITION DETAILS

Position Title:

Global Enterprise Transformation (GET) Project Lead

``Reports to:

Country Chief Financial Officer – South Africa

Department:

Finance

Period:

Fixed Term Contract – 18 -24 Months

Location:

Woodmead, Johannesburg - South Africa

CLOSING DATE:

14 March 2025

2. BACKGROUND

ENGIE is global leading energy company that develops its businesses – Power, Natural Gas, Energy Services – around a model based on responsible growth to take on the challenges of the transition to a low-carbon economy: security of supply, the rational use of resources, access to sustainable energy and climate change. The Group provides governments, communities, cities and businesses with efficient and innovative solutions based on its expertise in four key sectors: independent power development, renewable energy, liquefied natural gas and energy efficiency services.

For more information please visit: www.engie.com or www.engie-africa.com

The Group turnover in 2021 was 57.9 billion Euros. The Group is listed on the Paris and Brussels stock exchanges (ENGI) and is represented in the main financial indices (CAC 40, Euronext 100, FTSE Eurotop 100, MSCI Europe) and non-financial indices (DJSI World, DJSI Europe, Euronext Vigeo Eiris - Eurozone 120/ Europe 120/ France 20, MSCI EMU ESG screened, MSCI EUROPE ESG Universal Select, Stoxx Europe 600 ESG, and Stoxx Global 1800 ESG).

3. JOB PURPOSE

GET stands for Global Enterprise Transformation and is a key project launched by ENGIE in 2022 to standardize ERP systems and process around the world. This role involves leading the transformation of Finance and Procurement processes while identifying and addressing gaps to ensure the organization’s long-term growth and efficiency. The GET Lead will collaborate closely with functional teams, local leadership, and cross-functional departments to execute the transformation, mitigate project risks, and optimize processes. This position will report to the Country CFO and to the Regional (AMEA) GET Project Leader and is pivotal in ensuring the successful implementation of our new ERP system, allowing us to simplify and standardize our processes

ڑSuccessful Rollout: Ensuring the timely and efficient rollout of S4Hana and its satellite systems in South Africa.

• Effective Gap Resolution: Identifying critical gaps and leading the effort to implement global or local solutions as needed.
• Testing Leadership: Coordinating and leading successful testing phases.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Maintaining clear communication with stakeholders at the local and global levels.
• Risk Mitigation: Proactively identifying and addressing project risks.
• Systems Leadership: Lead the evaluation, selection, and implementation of financial systems, ensuring that technology is leveraged to improve finance operations and reporting capabilities.
• Organizational Effectiveness: Ensure the finance department is optimally structured to meet business needs, with clear accountability and a strong culture of performance.
• Strategic Alignment: Ensure finance processes and systems are aligned with broader business objectives and can scale with growth.

Global Enterprise Transformation (GET) Rollout & Implementation:

• Oversee the implementation lifecycle of S4Hana and its satellite systems in South Africa, from planning and deployment to post-go-live support.
• Coordinate with functional leads to identify critical gaps through analysis and assess whether a global update or local solutions are necessary.
• Work closely with local leadership and teams to ensure the transformation is effectively rolled out, ensuring alignment with global goals

Gap Identification & Solution Implementation:

• Identify major and critical gaps in processes and systems, coordinating with functional leads to address them.
• Recommend solutions and drive necessary changes to meet local needs while aligning with global standards.

Testing & Quality Assurance:

• Lead and coordinate testing phases by working with local functional leads to ensure alignment with business requirements.

Change Management & Organizational Support:

• Support specific local changes, such as organizational and process adjustments, while ensuring adoption is driven by global teams.
• Collaborate with global program management on change initiatives to ensure smooth adoption and transition for local teams.

Investment Management:

• Develop and implement investment strategies to optimize returns on surplus cash.
• Monitor and report on investment performance and compliance with investment policies.

Stakeholder Management & Reporting:

• Engage with local leaders, functional teams, and global program managers to track the progress of the transformation.
• Participate in or lead governance meetings, reporting on progress, risks, and gaps, ensuring continuous communication between local and global stakeholders.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with IT, Operations, and other departments outside of Finance and Procurement to ensure smooth integration and successful implementation of the transformation.

Continuous Improvement & Knowledge Sharing:

• Foster a culture of collaboration and process optimization, ensuring lessons learned are captured and shared across functions.

Financial Process Management & Optimization:

• Oversee and streamline all financial processes, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and transactional workflows to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and alignment with business objectives.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to optimize operational efficiency across finance functions, reducing complexity and driving process standardization.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify gaps or inefficiencies in current processes and implement solutions that enhance financial performance.

Organizational Structure & Change Management:

• Support the design of the organizational structure of the finance department and other stakeholder to ensure processes meet future business needs.
• Collaborate closely with the CFO to manage change management initiatives, aligning the finance team's roles and responsibilities with process improvements and system enhancements.
• Foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement within the finance team, providing leadership and mentorship to ensure effective execution of responsibilities.

Internal and external interfaces

• Direct reporting to CFO SOUTH AFRICA
• Corporate functional lines and other finance functions, including AIFA and DCFTA
• Management of existing entities in South Africa
• Corporate Finance team in AMEA and France.
• Local and international banks.

ENGIE activities in South Africa, including centralized and decentralized entities.

5. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

Essential Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.

Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

• 10+ years of experience in enterprise transformation programs, ERP implementations (preferably S4Hana), or Finance/Procurement process optimization.
• Technical Skills: Knowledge of SAP and S4Hana is a significant advantage. Expertise in Finance and Procurement processes is critical. Knowledge of process automation and digital transformation initiatives is a plus.
• Project Management: Certification in project management is a plus.
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage stakeholders effectively.
• Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Adaptability: Ability to lead in a fast-paced, evolving project environment.
• Risk Management: Experience with identifying and mitigating risks in large-scale projects.

Language:

• English Language
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

Business Understanding:

• Experienced working in complex multinational organisations.
• Financial systems technical expertise.
• Understanding of the energy sector.

Competencies

• Business Insight - applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization’s goals.
• Financial Acumen - interpreting and applying understanding of key financial indicators to make better business decision.
• Ensures Accountability - holding self and others accountable to meet commitment.
• Action Oriented - taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Collaborates - building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Persuades - using compelling arguments to gain the support and commitment of others.
• Drives Results - consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Manages Ambiguity - operating effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear.
• Communicates Effectively - developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences .
• Manages Complexity - making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Organisational Savvy - manoeuvring comfortably through complex policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamics.
• Plans and Aligns - planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
• Builds Effective Teams - building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.
• Tech Savvy - anticipating and adopting innovations in business- building digital and technology applications.

Location / travel

• Based in Johannesburg, South Africa.
• Flexibility to travel throughout South Africa.