Manager Finance & Transformation (Shared Services)

Role & responsibilities Management Financials & Performance Reporting: Lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial close process within the R2R framework, ensuring strict adherence to global timelines. Review and finalize monthly management accounts (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) prior to leadership distribution.

Conduct deep-dive variance analysis (Actuals vs. Budget/Forecast) and provide actionable financial insights to executive management. Ensure management reporting accurately reflects business operations and aligns with corporate financial strategies. Ensure and Govern balance sheet across all legal entities and ensure continues risk assessment.

Manage internal and external audits Define and track KPIs and SLAs for Shared Services performance. Strengthen internal controls, compliance, and governance across Shared Services. Finance Transformation & Strategy Lead end-to-end finance transformation initiatives across Record-to-Report (R2R) & VAT Support the design and execution of the Shared Services transformation roadmap.

Identify opportunities for process standardization, simplification, and automation. Partner with Finance leadership to align transformation initiatives with business strategy. Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies. Drive adoption of automation solutions including RPA, AI, and analytics. Partner with IT and vendors to deliver scalable and sustainable solutions.

Change Management & Stakeholder Engagement Act as a key liaison between Shared Services, Corporate Finance, and business stakeholders. Lead change management activities including communication, training, and adoption tracking.

Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure successful transition to new ways of working. 10 - 15 years of progressive experience in Finance Shared Services / Global Business Services (GBS) / SSC. Minimum 4 5 years managing end-to-end R2R operations . Experience leading large transformation initiatives across Record-to-Report. Experience in multinational organizations with global stakeholders.