Senior Finance Manager, Service and Continuous Improvement
Senior Finance Manager, Service and Continuous Improvement
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About Us
SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact peoples lives in homes around the world. the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham Massachusetts with more than 3600 associates the companys products are sold at key retailers online and offline and through distributors around the world.
Senior Finance Manager Service and Continuous Improvement
Leeds / Hybrid - 3 days per week in the office (LS15 8ZB)
About the role:
The Service & Continuous Improvement (CI) Senior Manager will report directly to the EMEA Senior Finance Director and play a pivotal role in driving a service excellence strategy operational efficiency and customer satisfaction across the region. Acting as a sole contributor with leadership through collaboration the role will influence managers and teams within the Accounting team to deliver improved service outcomes enhanced KPIs and stronger Voice of the Customer (VOC) results.
This position will be instrumental in supporting geographic expansion and process improvement across EMEA by embedding scalable processes and service frameworks that ensure consistency efficiency and adaptability as the business grows. The ideal candidate will bring a strong track record of service delivery leadership team management experience and continuous improvement expertise ensuring the EMEA region operates to the highest standards of performance and efficiency.
Leadership & Collaboration
- Support the EMEA Senior Finance Director and Leadership Team in developing and delivering a regional service strategy.
- Lead through collaboration and influence working with managers and teams across operations service delivery and support functions.
- Leverage team leadership experience to mentor guide and influence colleagues at all levels.
- Collaborate with IT and global Finance to drive ERP enhancements automation and standardization of finance processes across regions.
Service Excellence & Performance Management
- Monitor track and drive improvement in key service delivery KPIs across the EMEA region.
- Ensure performance standards meet or exceed customer and business expectations.
- Partner with stakeholders to resolve service challenges and escalate systemic issues to leadership.
- Enhance the Voice of the Customer (VOC) program ensuring customer feedback is analyzed actioned and embedded in service improvement plans.
Continuous Improvement (CI)
- Lead the identification design and delivery of process improvement initiatives across service operations.
- Embed Lean Six Sigma or similar methodologies to improve efficiency quality and consistency of service.
- Champion a culture of continuous improvement across the region ensuring learnings and best practices are shared and scaled.
- Partner with technology data and operations teams to deliver automation and digital solutions that improve service outcomes.
Governance & Compliance
- Strengthen internal controls and ensure all service processes and improvements are SOX compliant meet quality standards.
- Provide support to ensure adherence to company accounting policies
- Support the EMEA Controller in preparing reports insights and presentations for senior leadership.
- Partner with external auditors and support audit deliverables.
Team Support as needed
- Support preparation and review of monthly quarterly and annual close activities.
- Assist in review of balance sheet reconciliations journal entries and key accounting estimates
Some of the qualifications and experience were looking for:
Experience & Background
- 10 years of progressive experience in Finance Accounting Controllership or Finance Operations with a focus on leading service delivery and continuous improvement.
- Strong track record in leading service excellence programs and managing customer-focused operations.
- Proven experience in leading teams or functions with ability to now drive results through collaboration and influence across matrixed environments.
- Expertise in continuous improvement methodologies (Lean Six Sigma Kaizen or equivalent).
- Experience working in a complex multi-country or EMEA regional context preferred.
Skills & Competencies
- Excellent collaboration influencing and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to translate data into actionable improvement initiatives.
- Solid understanding of service delivery metrics VOC management and customer experience frameworks.
- Change leadership ability with proven success in embedding a CI culture.
- Effective communicator with strong presentation skills to senior stakeholders.
Education & Certifications
- Relevant degree level qualification required
- Professional accounting qualification or progressing towards is preferred i.e. ACA ACCA or CIMA or equivalent.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification strongly preferred.
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Our Culture
At SharkNinja we dont just raise the barwe push past it every single day. Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible push boundaries and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane youll be right at home.
What We Offer
We offer competitive health insurance retirement plans paid time off employee stock purchase options wellness programs SharkNinja product discounts and more.We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining whats possible. When you join youre not just part of a companyyoure part of an outrageously extraordinary community. Together we wont just launch productswell disrupt entire markets.
At SharkNinja Diversity Equity and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinjas innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work making an impact and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership associates and our community we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA.
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Employment Type
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