Serve as the primary internal process consultant to Finance sub-teams, diagnosing issues, driving standardization, and aligning system utilization (e.g., SAP S4 Hana) with best practices.
Build and maintain scalable, efficient finance processes incorporating necessary controls, operational best practices, and strong data quality standards.
Regularly monitor the effectiveness of internal controls, identify control deficiencies, and drive remediation/improvement measures in partnership with process owners.
Lead change management activities specifically related to the adoption of redesigned and standardized finance processes across the organization.
Design, implement, and maintain a performance framework to effectively measure and track finance operational efficiency and activity performance.
Support and collaborate with the Automation & Project Management team to implement operational performance improvements.
Generate and share progress and performance reports for operational improvements and control effectiveness with relevant stakeholders.

Qualification: Masters or Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related quantitative field
Certifications: Certification in project management and professional qualification (e.g., PMP, Lean Six Sigma, CIA, CPA) are a bonus
Total Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive experience in either of or combination of Finance, Internal Controls, Audit, Process Improvement, or Finance Transformation roles within a complex, multi-entity organization.
Process Expertise: Hands-on experience in documenting, analyzing, and re-engineering end-to-end finance processes (e.g., Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Order-to-Cash (O2C), Record-to-Report (R2R)).
Systems and ERP Knowledge: Mandatory strong working knowledge of a major Tier 1 ERP system (e.g., SAP S4 Hana, Oracle Fusion). Direct SAP S4 Hana experience is highly preferred.
Stakeholder Management: Preferred experience in serving as an internal consultant or process partner to diverse finance sub-teams (GL, AR, AP, FP&A) or engaging senior stakeholders to drive consensus and change.
Automation Exposure: Familiarity with automation technologies (e.g., RPA like Automation Anywhere, Gen AI, Agentic AI) and their application in finance processes. Experience in identifying and prioritizing automation candidates is essential.
Data & Reporting: Experience working with business intelligence tools (Tableau, Power BI, etc.) and a strong understanding of financial data flows and data governance principles.

Senior Officer – Finance Automation, Process Improvement

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