Finance Global Process Owner

Finance Global Process Owner

Gdańsk, Cała Polska, Dania

Are you a problem solver with experience in finance processes and transformation? Do you enjoy assignments involving working collaboratively across functions, breaking down complexity and creating pragmatic, yet sustainable solutions?

Hempel, a leading international company in the coatings and paints industry, is looking for an experienced and results-oriented individual to join us as a Finance Global Process Owner (GPO). This is a newly created role within Group Finance department and the processes in focus are Purchase to Pay and Order to Cash.

In this role you will be responsible for defining and driving initiatives to set and implement standard, efficient and automated processes. As a finance owner and custodian of Purchase to Pay (PtP) and Order to Cash (OtC) processes, you will have the opportunity to develop vision, strategy, and objectives for these processes within finance, and drive related transformation initiatives.

Together with Finance GPO for the Record to Report process, you will represent Finance in the Hempel Business Process Council and collaborate with other Hempel business process owners to ensure that all initiatives are seamlessly integrated within the End-to-End (E2E) processes.

Responsibilities

Drive process transformation, automation and standardization within finance and across End-to-End processes where relevant, in line with Hempel's process excellence governance framework
Own and maintain process documentation, policies and procedures within your process area. Drive policy changes where required
In collaboration and close alignment with Heads of PtP and Global Credit Control, drive the process transformation of PtP and OtC processes, ensuring operational efficiency and benefits realization
Act on behalf of finance organization within Purchase to Pay and Order to Cash processes, providing input, guidance and approvals with regards to finance systems and applications
Define compliance requirements to the ERP template and other finance tools and applications (in case of changes to systems, processes or regulatory requirements)
Represent finance in relevant global initiatives, including projects, system implementation, etc. Provide input to prioritization and take decisions on relevant process areas
Ensure that no material control gaps exist within relevant processes and their performance in finance systems / applications. Evaluate and recommend changes to controls due to changes in the process or application landscape
Coordinate with Finance Process Excellence and operational teams to bring in business knowledge, alignment and ensure effective implementation, including organisational change and training

Qualifications and competencies

It is essential that you are have a deep understanding of both Purchase to Pay and Order to Cash processes, and can consider yourself a subject matter authority in minimum one of them. This would typically mean proven experience in operating these processes, understanding how they work on detailed level and how to make them efficient. Ideally, you also have a consistent record of identifying and driving such improvements – covering process standardization, optimization and automation. It is crucial that you are an excellent communicator with a can-do demeanor, and are experienced in inspiring change. With collaborator interfaces at all levels of the organization, you should possess a high degree of professionalism, work ethics, natural confidence and authority. In this role you will deal with tasks requiring strategic attitude and a practical approach.

Furthermore, we are looking for:

Master Degree or equivalent experience in Finance, Accounting, Business
Qualified in Finance & Accounting, including both in-depth knowledge of current trends and standard methodologies of finance operations
Deep and advanced knowledge of relevant E2E process (SME expertise), also beyond finance area
Expert knowledge of Microsoft D365 or SAP, including good understanding of ERP setup, template, data, change process requirements
Excellent analytical and problem-solving approach
Ability to conceptualize, structure and lead cross-functional assignments
Ability to efficiently influence senior partners across organisation (within Finance as well as wider business)

What we offer

Competitive salary with annual bonus
Financing for a private health care package
International and non-corporate work environment
Access to Hempel Academy platform

Application and further information

To apply for this position, please submit your application letter with a CV in English via our recruitment system by clicking the link ‘Apply for position’ at the top-right corner.

Final deadline for applications is 14 June 2024, but we are reviewing applications on an ongoing basis.

You can work in one of our offices - either in Gdansk, Poland or Kongens Lyngby, Denmark.

For further information about the job, please contact Director, Finance Projects, Agnieszka Lukawska on +45 2069 7022.

Across the globe, Hempel’s coatings solutions protect surfaces, structures and equipment. They extend asset lifetimes, reduce maintenance costs and make homes and workplaces safer and more colourful. Hempel was founded in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1915 by J.C. Hempel, and is solely owned by the Hempel Foundation, which not only ensures a solid economic base for the company, but is dedicated to making a difference in the world by empowering children to learn, supporting coatings science and sustaining biodiversity.