Assistant Manager

Uniqus is seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Assistant Manager with a proven track record in driving digital transformation, automation, and finance transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate will leverage hands-on experience with digitization, automation, and project management to play a key role in enhancing operational efficiency and enabling strategic digital initiatives across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Digital Transformation & Automation: Lead the identification, development, and execution of digitization and automation initiatives across various business functions, leveraging AI and emerging technologies to streamline operations.
• Finance Transformation: Drive finance transformation projects, enhancing financial processes and systems for improved efficiency, accuracy, and reporting capabilities.
• Project Management: Oversee cross-functional projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. Lead comprehensive project planning, execution, and post-implementation review.
• Process Optimization: Identify opportunities for process improvements, standardization, and automation across finance and operational functions, reducing manual efforts and significantly enhancing efficiency.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate effectively with senior leadership, functional heads, and external partners to understand business needs, define clear requirements, and ensure the successful execution of digital transformation initiatives.
• Change Management: Facilitate organizational change by developing and delivering robust strategies for user adoption, training, and stakeholder alignment during digital and ERP transitions.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field. An MBA or relevant certification (e.g., PMP, Prince2, Six Sigma) is preferred.
• Experience:
• 5-8 years of experience in digital transformation, automation, finance transformation, or ERP implementation.
• Proven experience leading AI and automation initiatives in a business setting.
• Strong project management experience, including managing large-scale IT and finance transformation projects.

Technical Skills:

• Experience with Tableau, Power BI, SQL, SAS will be an added advantage.
• ERP implementation would be a preference.
• Familiarity with automation tools, Robotic Process Automation (RPA), AI technologies, and data analytics platforms.
• Solid understanding of finance processes and how to optimize them through digitization.

Soft Skills:

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.