About the RoleExperienced finance/accounting professional to ensure that global finance and business applications are continuously optimized and aligned with the overall Finance objectives.This position is an important link between the finance, product, and IT world, which needs good analytical & process understanding skills as well as strong communication and diplomacy skills.ResponsibilitiesLead requirements gathering and documentation of business requirements/specifications, and gain consensus on priorities for process improvements and resulting technology needs.Lead and represent finance through projects from analysis, design, testing, training and implementationDrive continuous process improvement and development of tools and systems enabling enhanced process automationBuild and nurture collaborative business relationships throughout the finance, product & IT organizationResponsible for documentation of business requirements, test use cases, testing, training materials, and update/creation of application documentation for changes.Responsible for training business users on standard processes and technologies used to execute those processes.Be an agent for changeInvolvement in further enhancements of system landscape, or other projectsCore SkillsConsistent attention to detail and overall thoroughness in managing all levels of informationKnowledge of, and experience with change management and project managementAdvanced understanding of financial and business processes and the risks surrounding those processesWorking well in a fast-paced environment with tight timelines for deliverablesStrong analytical skillsStrategically agile; ahead thinking, curious and eager to act in a highly demanding environmentAccurate working style, willingness to continuous improvementAbility to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
