EMEA A2R Process Transformation Manager

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Summary

The EMEA A2R Process Transformation Manager reports to the A2R GPO. The role will be responsible for overseeing the wing-to-wing transformation of a number of processes inclusive of automation and stand-up of any tool within the EMEA region.

The role will be viewed as the focal for their assigned process(es).Primary responsibility in working with Baxter Business Services regional teams in defining and standing up enhanced process(es).The role is also responsible with teaming with IT and other functional colleagues in the stand-up of new interfaces, tools, reporting with goal of seeking innovative solutions and improve process performance, the customer experience, and continually drive increasing business value.

The role will also help develop and monitor key process operational metrics and partners with Global Shared Service Center, Regional Project Teams, Global / Regional IT colleagues, and extended global network of SMEs to support end-to-end process governance.

The successful candidate for this role will be someone who can bring best practices to the role and who is skilled at analyzing, researching, innovating, and continually improving Global/Regional Finance business processes. This individual will work collaboratively with internal customers/stakeholders to identify, create, and implement leading practices in the process areas under their responsibility.

What will you be doing?

• Supporting the sub process lead by being a subject matter expert in the areas they cover and a trusted adviser to the business
• Being able to act as a delegate of the sub process lead in advising upon issue resolution, approving system and process changes in the respective sub processes
  • Leading and coordinating activities related to the subject matter expertise
  • Independently planning and scheduling project timelines (including testing, cutovers and training activities as needed)
  • Ensuring appropriate handoff activities are coordinated at the end of the project
  • Coordinating all activities amongst involved resources (GPO, IT, Change Management, etc.)
  • Reporting on projects progress, issues, and solutions to key stakeholders
• Working with other process owners and finance business partners across the organization as it pertains to our processes and systems in other, associated processes (for example, Supply Chain, Treasury, Tax, FP&A)
• Partnering with IT Lead to assess/define requirements, determine/optimize potential solutions (RPAs), and develop the IT strategy for the process area(s) covered
• Working closely with business and process leaders/owners to develop and communicate strategies, defining improvement initiatives, and analyzing their needs and successes, and collecting feedback/analytics to drive continuous improvement
• Ensuring process documentation and training materials are kept up to date
• Scope includes all assigned sub-processes, as well as the systems and organizations associated with the execution of those sub-processes, in such a manner as to meet both company and legal/regulatory requirements
• Supporting the implementation of major projects and collaborating with others to implement and support process improvement/changes

Qualifications:

• Leadership & Strategic thinking
• Knowledge & understanding of US GAAP
• Extensive experience in accounting or finance, with significant time in record to report
• Excellent advanced computer skills with competencies in MS applications (Excel, Outlook) and major ERP platforms (preference JDE)
• Extensive knowledge of record to report processes in a multinational company and how the process and system design relate to accounting requirements
• The ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications
• Strong influential cross-matrix skills
• Excellent communications and presentation skills
• Take responsibility and accountability for successful completion of assigned tasks
• Apply understanding of overall end-to-end process in task execution, decision making and planning
• Identify and drive areas for continuous improvement within assigned scope by influencing and engaging business partners and supporting peers and managers in delivering on a broader scope.
• Self-directed and able to thrive and bring structure to unstructured situations
• Fluent English

Education and Experience:

• Oracle & Blackline experience
• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university, CPA, MBA preferred
• 5+ years of experience in Account to Report processes.

We offer:

• Probation period of 3 months and then for an indefinite period.
• Competitive salary, annual bonuses, recognition award program
• Corporate culture based on our values: collaboration, speed, courage and simplicity
• Possibilities for development on a personal and professional level in one of the leading global MedTech companies
• Package of benefits including Private medical care (Lux Med), Life Insurance, Multisport card
• PPE program with very attractive conditions available for each employee after 3 months
• Fully covered language courses (English or other languages according to business needs)
• Co-financing of holidays and an additional 2 days off from work annually
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Great Warsaw office location - Powiśle!