Global Process Expert - Record to Report

The Global Process Expert (GPE) is responsible for the end to end process in their assigned process stream. They must lead and facilitate their process community to ensure that the needs of the business are being identified, evaluated and prioritised. The role will report to the R2R Global Process Owner.
Key responsibilities
The R2R Global Process Expert is expected to assume the following key responsibilities, amongst others:
Ownership of GBS's Record to Report sub-processes, including Month-End Close, General Ledger Accounting, Balance Sheet Reconciliation, Intercompany, Fixed Assets and Cash Operations.
To be accountable for assuring successful implementation of standard global processes, evaluating end-to-end performance and affecting necessary design or execution adjustments.
Own R2R Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and training material, ensuring they are kept up to date as changes are implemented
To provide insight and direction regarding Informa's use of the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (SAP & Oracle) for R2R processes.
Ownership and optimisation of additional platforms used by GBS to support R2R processes (e.g. Blackline).
Drive implementation of process and technology changes that support the appropriate blend of automated and manual process solutions.
Maintenance and prioritisation of the R2R road map ensuring that a central repository of initiatives is logged and maintained.
Benchmarking internal processes against external best practices to determine gaps and opportunities for improvement.
Engaging with global R2R community and divisional financial controllers and other key stakeholders to ensure R2R processes are optimal to meet expectations.
Monitor R2R performance indicators to help analyse non-compliance with its overall delivery and quality performance metrics.
Help identify corrective actions when metrics indicate non-compliance, with the relevant other parties. Information Classification: General
Take an active role in key Global Support projects, initiatives, acquisitions or disposals that impact the R2R processes and teams.
Input into the longer term R2R GPO and GBS strategy.
Ensure a strong level of governance and control in place for R2R processes, support on audit including any global remediations.
Qualifications
Qualified accountant (eg ACA, ACCA, CIMA etc)
In depth knowledge and understanding of the mechanics of the R2R process stream within Shared Service Organisations and how these fit into the wider global environment.
Experience working with Informa's core ERPs (SAP and Oracle) and partner platforms (such as Blackline, AuditBoard, PowerBI) preferred.
Excellent communicator, interpersonal skills and stakeholder management
Knowledge of working in global business environment, proficient in producing documentation, frameworks and process flows.
Knowledge of dealing with mergers, acquisitions and disposals.
Experience working with large finance transformation projects.
Results orientated with change mindset.
Experience working within established Project management (e.g PRINCE2, PMP, Agile) and/or process improvement approaches (e.g. Lean Six Sigma) preferred
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