Manager Finance Excellence

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The Manager, Finance Excellence is responsible for leading the design, standardization, and continuous improvement of end‑to‑end Finance processes across the organization. This role drives operational efficiency, strengthens controls, and enables scalable growth by embedding best‑practice processes, governance, and automation across Finance, in close partnership with Shared Services, Controllership, FP&A, and Technology.

The role is a key contributor within the Finance Excellence function, translating enterprise strategy into sustainable process improvements and enabling Finance teams to operate more efficiently and consistently.

Responsibilities

Finance Process Ownership & Optimization

• Build the framework for Finance Excellence support of FP&A and Core Accounting functions
• Identify process inefficiencies, risks, and control gaps; design and implement optimized future‑state processes
• Ensure processes are scalable, standardized, and aligned to enterprise operating models

Continuous Improvement & Transformation Delivery

• Lead Finance process improvement initiatives using structured methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, automation, digitization)
• Translate high‑level transformation objectives into executable initiatives and measurable outcomes
• Drive adoption of process changes through change management, communication, and stakeholder engagement

Governance, Controls & Standardization

• Establish and maintain Finance process standards, documentation, SOPs, and operating playbooks
• Ensure alignment with internal controls, audit requirements, and risk management expectations
• Partner with Internal Audit, Compliance, and Risk teams to proactively address control concerns to ensure compliance with ICFR requirements

Stakeholder Partnership

• Act as a trusted partner to Finance leadership, Shared Services, Accounting, and cross‑functional teams (IT, Procurement, HR) to enable enterprise initiatives
• Support business cases for automation, system enhancements, or operating model changes
• Represent Finance Process Excellence in enterprise projects and forums

People Leadership & Capability Development

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Senior Business Analysts, ensuring high standards of analysis, execution, and stakeholder interaction
• Set clear priorities, objectives, and performance expectations aligned to Finance Excellence goals
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and professional growth

Education

• Undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
• CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional designation

Experience

• 8–12 years of progressive experience in Finance operations, process improvement, or Finance transformation
• Prior people leadership experience managing senior individual contributors
• Strong knowledge of end‑to‑end Finance processes and controls
• Experience working with Shared Services or Centre of Excellence models
• Lean, Six Sigma, or process improvement certification
• Experience with ERP systems and Finance automation tools
• Exposure to large, complex, matrixed organizations

Skills

Financial Management

Financial Reporting

Regulatory Documentation

Language Requirement: Proficiency in English is required for this position due to the frequent communications that must be conducted in English with various stakeholders. This requirement is justified by the nature of the responsibilities and operational needs.

POSTING DETAILS

Location: 530 - Corporate

Working Conditions: Office Environment

Reports to: Senior Manager Finance Shared Services Support

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