ENGIE One Finance: Empowering Unity, Elevating Skills with WSG Career Conversion Programme
At ENGIE, our greatest strength lies in our people. As we expand in Southeast Asia, we have transformed our Finance department into a cohesive, high-performing unit. One of the approaches was through the WSG Career Conversion Programme (CCP) for Accounting Professionals programme.
Overview of CCP
The CCP for Accounting Professionals aims to equip mid-career professionals with the necessary skill sets to take on finance and accounting job roles, and to reskill in-employment finance and accounting professionals into new or redesigned job roles, with up to 90% salary support. ENGIE has actively put our Finance professionals through the CCP under the Job Redesign Reskilling (JRR) mode, where employees are reskilled to take on growth job roles aligned with the newly restructured One Finance Team.
Our Transformative Journey
The journey to restructure and develop the new One Finance Formation aimed to:
- Drive Operational Efficiency: Facilitate continual review and improvement for operational efficiency and effectiveness via process harmonisation and value-add with scalability in support of One ENGIE spirit
- Foster Growth and Collaboration: Provide clarity and accountability on the streamlined roles and responsibilities of each team member to path for their developmental growth and for fostering greater teamwork and collaboration within the Finance family
- Strive for Automation: Increase utilisation of business intelligence tools such as Power BI and Robotic Process Automation (RPA) to minimise manual processes and enhance overall efficiency.
Programme Structure
The CCP is On-the-Job (OJT) centric, where employers offer . structured on-the-job training (OJT) tailored for the CCP trainees’ job roles, and support trainees to acquire industry-validated Technical Skills and Competencies (TSCs). Our journey had challenges, from synchronising communications to the application process, crafted accordingly for the programme requirements. Strong leadership and a clear vision helped us navigate these hurdles, aligning our team with the programme’s objectives.
The results have been impressive. Our finance team is progressing towards operating as a more unified force, with increasingly synchronized operations and developing skillsets across lines of business. This ongoing transformation is continuously improving efficiency and fostering significant personal and professional growth among our employees.
Employee Testimonials
- Marisa Azman, Chief Financial Officer: “The CCP has been integral to enhancing our finance team’s capabilities. It has not only equipped our employees with essential new skills but also strengthened our overall team cohesion. The transformation we’ve experienced is positive, positioning us well in achieving our departmental targets.”
- Yeok Tho Mah, Head of Transformation: “Leading this project has been incredibly rewarding. The CCP bridged gaps within our finance departments and created a unified team ready to tackle future challenges. The dedication and growth among our employees are truly inspiring.”
- Amanda Liew, Finance Manager (Transformation): “The CCP has been a game changer for us – it helps us to align our diverse teams and foster a culture of continuous learning.”
- Kian Hui Lee, Assistant Finance Manager: “My journey in the CCP program has been transformative. I started in accounting services, focusing on financial statement accounts, and developed into a finance business partner. The programme enhanced my critical thinking skills and taught me how to present financial data in an accessible manner.”
- June Wu, Treasury Analyst: “The programme facilitated my move from an accountant role to the treasury, providing a broader and more dynamic view of finance. I developed key skills in cash management, risk management, and cash positioning, making my work more engaging and impactful.”
Our goal is to perpetuate a culture of growth and development, ensuring all our employees have the opportunity to thrive. ENGIE’s journey with the WSG Career Conversion Programme reflects our unwavering commitment to employee development and support for government initiatives. By investing in our people, we’re building a stronger, more unified finance team ready to drive success in Southeast Asia.