Description “The Hackett Group is the world’s leading IP led consulting firm, working with business leaders across the globe to address key issues and challenges across the G&A organisation, from strategy to execution”. www.thehackettgroup.com The European practice for Hackett is well established across Transformation, Benchmarking and Advisory. (Advisory is a multi-year programme -based market offering providing intellectual property and coaching to a wide client base). We are now strengthening and building our Finance Transformation capability in Germany and across our European practice. Working with C-suite executives and GBS / SSC leadership teams, we design and implement change/ transformation programmes to deliver World-Class performance. The Hackett Group’s Transformation professionals help leaders rapidly identify and implement proven best practices that result in dramatic improvements in efficiency and effectiveness. We use our extensive understanding of Global Business Services, Shared Services and back office functions including the optimization of Global Business Services strategies, transformation of planning and reporting, order to cash, general accounting processes and re-alignment of organization structures & skills to drive improvements in the Finance Operating model, cost structure and the value provided to the overall enterprise. Hackett’s unrivalled data and intellectual property allows us to engage clients more objectively than any of our competitors. However, we also need to have the skills and gravitas to support our clients in deploying such solutions on a business led basis. Consulting Experience: - Maintaining and growing client relationships through delivery excellence - Ability to identify and sell on opportunities at existing clients and build strong long-lasting relationships - Directing and Leading consulting project teams from planning through to execution - Change management experience - Possess strong management and leadership skills - Cross-sector / capability awareness - German, International and Global clients Technical Experience: - Viewed as an Expert in Global Business Services and Shared Services - Viewed as an expert in Finance processes i.e. PTP, OTC, RTR and FP&A - Solid understanding of HR and IT processes - Viewed as an expert in Operating model design and implementation - Good knowledge of benchmarking practices and capability maturity assessments - Finance systems deployment experience - Good knowledge of current and emerging market trends - Well versed in business transformation and programme management lifecycle Technology Experience: SAP, Oracle advantageous but not essential Language Requirements: Fluency in German and English