Manager - Transformation

Job description:

JOB PURPOSE:

To manage the transformation activities for the assigned business area within EGA to support the achievement of overall business strategy through ensuring progress in development and implementation of ideas and initiatives are as per plan, support areas in back-filling pipelines with new ideas in order to ensure overall transformation targets are met by EGA.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Communicate, and track company-wide transformation and improvement targets to people at all levels across areas to ensure maximum participation in the transformation program

Facilitate cross-functional improvement workshops to develop and execute actionable plans.

Collaborate with business units and FP&A analysts to identify, prioritize, and implement efficiency improvements across operations, procurement, fixed costs, working capital, capital expenditure, and overall financial performance.

Report/communicate key performance indicators (KPIs) that measure the success of strategic transformation initiatives, and track the financial and operational impact of transformation initiatives, ensuring accountability and sustained improvement

Support implementation of digital solutions to enhance and streamline processes, leveraging digital tools and Industry 4.0 opportunities which lead to transformation program success.

Challenge and coach stakeholders constructively to drive continuous improvement and ensure robust implementation. This should ensure resizing and faster pace of implementation.

Ensure improvement initiatives are clearly segregated as Financial (EBITDA) versus non-financial which can be used for various program level and Management report level reporting

AUTHORITY/ DECISION MAKING:

Guidelines:

Thinking within clearly defined policies, standards and specific objectives.

Decision Making:

Direction of work is subject to practices and procedures, output is managed responding to Director, Transformation

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in finance, Commerce, Economics, Accounting, or equivalent.

Minimum Experience:

Minimum of 5 years of industry experience, with demonstrated success in supporting significant improvement and transformation initiatives.

Experience in metals, manufacturing, industrial sectors, or large-scale corporate environments.

Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, and communication skills.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a capability to challenge constructively.

Experience working collaboratively across diverse functional teams and influencing stakeholders effectively.

Ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously, maintaining focus on financial and operational outcomes.

Skills:

In-depth knowledge of the aluminium/alumina manufacturing sector and EGA's products and business strategies recommended.

Knowledge of financial policies and procedures

Project management skills. Understand S-curves and portfolio management challenges

Excellent capability to produce presentations using think-cell

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