Global Process Owner (GPO) for RTR process

The Global Process Owner (GPO) for the record-to-report (RTR) process will lead and own the strategic direction, design, and continuous improvement of the RTR process on a global scale. This role involves driving standardization, efficiency, and optimization across regions, while ensuring compliance with regulatory and financial reporting standards. The GPO will work cross-functionally with finance teams, IT, and key business stakeholders to implement best practices and lead initiatives that enhance the end-to-end RTR process. 

The role reports to the Vice President - Head of Global Business Services. 

As the Global Process Owner (GPO) for RTR, your primary responsibilities will include:

• Driving the execution of the transformation roadmap for the RTR process.
• Overseeing the delivery of prioritized transformation projects from inception through to successful completion.
• Operationalizing and establishing a sustainable monitoring framework for project oversight and performance management.
• Leading, developing, and managing a cross-functional team to support project execution and transformation efforts.
• Establishing a targeted process vision to guide strategic alignment and transformation.
• Identifying gaps to the standard process within the business and developing transformation initiatives through detailed process blueprinting.
• Setting up governance structures to ensure compliance and process integrity.
• Facilitating required meetings, standardizing decision-making processes, tracking project milestones, managing approved budgets, and integrating transformation projects with other strategic initiatives.
• Implementing change management practices and regularly reviewing KPIs to drive continuous improvement.
• Developing and executing a comprehensive change management strategy, including targeted communication plans, stakeholder analysis, change impact assessments, and conducting knowledge transfer sessions, as well as identifying and promoting success stories.
• Participating in the establishment and ongoing review of KPIs, productivity reports, desktop procedures, training documentation, and flowcharts to ensure the processes remain effective and aligned with organizational goals.

- University Degree required.

- Minimum 10 years of experience in business finance roles - R2R segment, with a proven track record in designing and transforming large-scale global business processes. In-depth knowledge of industry best practices and expertise in leveraging automation technologies.

- CPA/ACCA qualification or experience with a Big 4 firm.

- Strong proficiency in core finance competencies - experience in RTR processes is a must.

- Experience working with Shared Service Centers (SSC).

- Hands-on experience with common finance systems (e.g., SAP, Hyperion, OneStream).

- Familiarity with modern data visualization tools such as Tableau and Spotfire. /nice to have/

- Certification in Lean and/or Six Sigma or equivalent quality management certifications /nice to have/

- Proven ability to influence stakeholders and lead small teams, driving initiatives with strategic scope and organizational impact.

- High level of integrity, consistently upholding strong moral, ethical, and personal values in decision-making, communication, and interpersonal interactions.

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Opportunity to lead global initiatives in a dynamic and growing company.
• Professional development and growth opportunities, including global mobility.