FS RC-FS FINANCE-Senior Manager

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Position: Senior Manager GL Close/FP&A/Record to Report Transformation Banking/Asset Management

Experience: 14 Years

Overview:
The Senior Manager will lead and drive finance transformation initiatives focused on General Ledger (GL) Close FP&A and Record to Report operations within Financial Services firms. This role requires a strategic leader with extensive process expertise and advanced proficiency in technology platforms (e.g. Oracle Workday Adaptive PowerApps) to deliver substantial value. The Senior Manager will leverage advanced process improvement methodologies and technology as enablers to achieve operational efficiency and enhance accuracy through best-in-class processes and tools.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership in Transformation Initiatives: Spearhead and oversee complex finance transformation projects ensuring alignment with organizational goals and delivering measurable outcomes in GL Close FP&A and Record to Report processes.
• In-Depth As-Is Assessments: Conduct comprehensive assessments of current FP&A processes including planning budgeting reporting and finance close to identify and prioritize areas for improvement.
• Advanced Process Documentation and Visualization: Utilize advanced process mapping and modeling tools (such as Visio ARIS or Signavio) to document current state processes visualizing the finance operating model including handoffs systems RACI matrix and control points.
• Strategic Gap Analysis and Redesign: Translate findings into detailed gap analyses prioritizing redesign automation and standardization initiatives to significantly enhance operational efficiency.
• Oversight of GL Close Activities: Manage and optimize period-end tasks reconciliations journal entries and ensure compliance with corporate and accounting standards driving continuous improvements in the close process.
• Ensuring Financial Statement Accuracy: Guarantee the accuracy of monthly quarterly and annual close processes adherence to accounting policies (IFRS GAAP) and readiness for internal and external audit cycles.
• Performance Monitoring and Reporting: Monitor key performance metrics and support quarterly/monthly close cycles enabling faster and more accurate close and reporting.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including IT Tax Treasury and Operations to drive integrated finance transformation and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Future-State Process Development: Define and design future-state processes outlining roles responsibilities and control mechanisms for the To-Be finance operating model.
• Optimization and Standardization: Identify and implement opportunities to optimize finance processes by eliminating duplication of activities across regions through standardization.
• Leadership in Automation Initiatives: Lead the identification and implementation of automation opportunities for routine activities using RPA Data Transformation and Low Code/No Code workflow transformation tools.

Key Skills:

• Deep Understanding of FP&A Processes: Extensive knowledge of FP&A processes including forecasting budgeting finance close intercompany accounting financial reporting standards and management reporting.
• Strategic Process Assessment Expertise: Proven experience in conducting As-Is and To-Be process assessments with the ability to influence business stakeholders and senior leadership effectively.
• Expertise in Process Re-engineering: Strong skills in process re-engineering leveraging advanced process improvement methodologies and driving technology-enabled transformation.
• Finance Systems Proficiency: Significant experience with Finance Systems such as Oracle EPM Anaplan Adaptive Workiva and designing operating models that integrate people processes and technology.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Leadership: Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement facilitating workshops and translating complex business needs into actionable solutions.

Education:

• Domain Expertise: Strong exposure to working in the Financial Services domain across Banking Insurance Asset Management and Capital Markets.
• Educational Background: Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Economics or Business Administration. Advanced degrees (MBA or equivalent) are preferred. or Engineering graduates with relevant work experience in finance or financial systems.

Experience Requirements:

• Extensive Experience: 14 years of experience in finance operations accounting or transformation roles.
• Proven Track Record: A successful history of driving finance process improvements optimizing close cycles implementing automation and ensuring compliance in GL Close FP&A and R2R functions.

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