• Job Description

  Req#: 862118

  Job Summary:

  The Finance Operations (FO) Lead for Americas is a pivotal leadership role responsible for the Finance and Accounting function within MBGSP Americas. The FO Lead holds full responsibility for the day-to-day service and project delivery of all Finance and Accounting operations activities while actively steering the transformation of the current Americas set-up towards the Target Operating Model. This role requires a dynamic leader who can manage complex projects, foster innovation, and ensure the successful implementation of transformation strategies across the organization, while having a deep understanding of the business and accounting.

  Key Responsibilities:

  1. Financial Reporting and Analysis:
  • Oversee the preparation and delivery of accurate and timely financial reports.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards and regulations.
  • Analyze financial data to provide insights and recommendations to senior management.

  1. Operational Management:
  • Manage day-to-day finance and accounting operations, including subledger and general ledger.
  • Ensure efficient and effective service delivery across all finance operations activities.
  • Implement and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard company assets.
  2. Transformation Leadership:
  • Lead the transformation efforts towards the new Finance Operations Target Operating Model.
  • Develop and execute strategies to optimize finance processes and enhance operational efficiency.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to align finance operations with best practices and industry standards.
  3. Project Management:
  • Manage finance-related projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives.
  • Utilize project management tools and methodologies to track progress and report on outcomes.
  4. Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Communicate effectively with senior leadership, providing updates on finance operations and transformation initiatives.
  • Act as a liaison between finance teams and other departments to ensure alignment and collaboration.
  5. Performance Measurement:
  • Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of finance operations and transformation initiatives.
  • Analyze performance data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
  • Report on performance and provide actionable insights to drive decision-making.
  6. Further related ad hoc and on top duties as required

  Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field (Master's degree or CPA preferred).
  • Proven experience in managing finance and accounting operations.
  • Strong understanding of financial reporting standards and regulations.
  • Experience in leading transformation initiatives within finance operations.
  • Excellent project management skills, including proficiency with project management software.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

  Skills:

  • Financial reporting and analysis
  • Operational management
  • Transformation leadership
  • Project management
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Performance measurement
  • Internal controls and compliance
  • SAP experience
  • Knowledge of our financial reporting process & systems (e.g. MIF)
  • Knowledge of Americas market would be beneficial

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