Job description
we are seeking a highly skilled finance senior manager business process optimization to lead our finance operations team in driving continuous improvement initiatives across the organization. This role will be responsible for mapping existing processes, identifying opportunities for standardization and optimization, and implementing solutions to increase operational efficiency and service quality.
key responsibilities:
* lead comprehensive mapping of current finance processes to understand workflows, dependencies, and pain points.
* develop and implement standardized processes, policies, and controls to ensure consistency and compliance across geographies and business units.
* analyze transactional data and operational metrics to uncover process inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and cost-saving opportunities.
* build and maintain a transformation roadmap with clear milestones, deliverables, and value-creation targets aligned to the organization's objectives.
* partner with hr and communications teams to develop change management strategies, including training and support to drive user adoption of new processes and tools.
* implement continuous improvement frameworks (lean, six sigma, kaizen) and monitor kpis to ensure that efficiencies are sustained and enhanced over time.
* collaborate with it and external vendors to evaluate, select, and implement technology solutions such as workflow automation, robotic process automation (rpa), and data analytics tools.
* engage with senior leaders, finance teams, and cross-functional partners to communicate progress, secure buy-in, and ensure alignment with broader business strategies.
qualifications and experience
to be successful in this role, you will need:
* a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, engineering, or a related field; an mba or other advanced degree is preferred.
* a minimum of 4 years' experience in finance operations or shared services, with at least 2 years in process improvement or transformation roles.
* demonstrated success in leading process standardization and improvement initiatives across multi-site or global organizations.
* proficiency in process mapping techniques certification (e.g., lean six sigma green/black belt) is a plus.
* experience with finance erp systems (sap, oracle, etc.) and understanding of automation technologies (rpa, ai).
* strong project management skills, with experience in developing transformation roadmaps, managing timelines, budgets, and resources.
* excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of influencing diverse stakeholders and presenting to senior leadership.
about us
we are a leading industrial manufacturer with a global presence, dedicated to providing sustainable solutions that power, transmit, and control motion. Our company offers a portfolio of highly engineered power transmission components and subsystems efficiently transmitting motion to power industrial applications.