Africa Talent by Deloitte- NL Chief of Staff – Finance Transformation- FTC- 24 months.

The role of Chief of Staff supports the senior Partner and executive leadership in driving the execution of strategic initiatives operational excellence and robust financial reporting to enable data-driven decision-making across the Nordic countries towards becoming one Nordic Team.

As Nordic Chief of Staff you act as a strategic advisor and operational leader to a senior Partner managing the Finance Transformation portfolio spanning across the Nordic region. You play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the strategic transition plan facilitating collaboration across countries and offerings and ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the Partner to define communicate and execute strategic priorities for Finance Transformation across the Nordic region bridging multiple countries and Offerings.
• Design and facilitate executive workshops to assess the current state and identify critical priorities (must-win battles) across the six Finance Transformation Offerings.
• Define the desired future state including the placement of key processes within the future organisational structure ensuring alignment with Deloittes corporate strategy.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive KPI framework to monitor performance and drive behaviours aligned with the new Nordic-driven business model.
• Conduct detailed assessments of existing versus target leadership mandate structures identifying initiatives to close capability gaps.
• Support the development tracking and reporting of business plans KPIs and performance metrics to ensure alignment with firm-wide objectives.
• Lead and support annual budgeting forecasting and financial planning processes in collaboration with Finance teams.
• Manage and optimise governance structures meeting cadences and decision-making forums for the Partner and leadership teams.
• Coordinate and track the progress of key initiatives ensuring accountability timely delivery of outcomes and effective change management.
• Serve as a trusted point of contact for top management ensuring effective communication and alignment.
• Represent the Partner in meetings and forums as required ensuring continuity and consistency of messaging.

Qualifications :

Key Skills and Experience

• Bachelors degree in business administration management finance public administration or a related field.
• Proven experience in a Chief of Staff Strategy PMO or similar role within a professional services or consulting environment.
• Strong consultancy skills with the ability to communicate complex content into clear actionable insights.
• Exceptional organisational analytical and problem-solving capabilities with keen attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced matrixed environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel PowerPoint Word) reporting tools and digital collaboration platforms.
• Strong business acumen and commercial awareness.

Personal Qualities

• Highly proactive resourceful and adaptable with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Discreet and trustworthy capable of handling sensitive information with integrity.
• Collaborative and empathetic able to build rapport quickly across diverse teams and stakeholders.

Additional Information :

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If you believe that you meet most of the criteria above we encourage you to apply. Deloitte is an equal opportunities employer and will ensure any reasonable accommodations are implemented as part of the recruitment and selection process. 

Note: The list of tasks / duties and responsibilities contained in this document is not necessarily exhaustive.  Deloitte may ask the employee to carry out additional duties or responsibilities which may fall reasonably within the ambit of the role profile depending on operational requirements.

Note: The list of tasks / duties and responsibilities contained in this document is not necessarily exhaustive.  Deloitte may ask the employee to carry out additional duties or responsibilities which may fall reasonably within the ambit of the role profile depending on operational requirements.

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At Deloitte we want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at workin every country in everything we do every day. We aim to create a workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect including reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities.

We are committed to employment equity and building a diverse and inclusive workplace across the African continent. Our recruitment processes are aligned with our Employment Equity Plan and the principles of the Employment Equity Act. Preference may be given to candidates from designated groups.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract