Fin Ops Program Owner,Sr Staff

Job Title:Fin Ops Program OwnerSr Staff

Work Place Flexibility: Hybrid

Legal Entity:Entergy Services LLC

Job Summary/ Purpose

The Finance Operations Program Owner is a recognized subject matter expert and strategic advisor responsible for the end-to-end management and continuous optimization of the assigned organizational program. This position drives transformative solutions to significantly improve program performance user experience and business impact. The Program Owner serves as a trusted partner to executive leadership shaping organizational strategy and decision-making related to the Business Travel and Expense program. The Program Owner will be responsible for defining and delivering the strategic vision objectives and desired outcomes for the program with a focus on driving transformational improvements that maximize the expected benefits.

Job Duties/ Responsibilities

1. Owns and interprets the programs policies contracts and administrative procedures ensuring alignment with organizational goals compliance requirements and industry best practices. This includes:

• Providing oversight and ownership of the policies procedures and guidelines that support the program including conducting annual reviews and updates.
• Performing compliance audits governance activities policy interpretation guidance and authorization of any exceptions.
• Serving as the contract manager for external vendors overseeing a healthy mutually beneficial relationship.
• Managing the vendor relationships and service-level agreements for the programs technology solutions ensuring optimal performance and value.

2. Collaborates extensively with stakeholders across Ethics and Compliance Supply Chain Accounting Treasury Legal HR and functional business leaders to optimize program performance and address user needs. This includes:

• Leveraging data-driven insights to develop and recommend strategic initiatives process enhancements and policy changes that drive efficiency cost savings and user satisfaction.
• Monitoring industry benchmarks market data and emerging trends to contextualize program performance and inform forward-looking strategies.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to ensure program data and analytics are aligned with business objectives and decision-making needs.
• Establishing key performance indicators and targets to measure the success and continuous improvement of the program.
• Regularly reviewing and refining program data collection analysis and reporting processes to enhance the quality and actionability of insights.

3. Oversees the programs applications and tools:

• Supports the ongoing management of the core applications and tools used to administer the Business Travel and Expense program.
• Serves as the subject matter expert on the functionality capabilities and integration of the programs technology ecosystem.
• Collaborates with IT procurement and vendor partners to ensure the applications and tools are configured integrated and maintained to meet the programs evolving needs.
• Monitors the performance security and compliance of the program applications implementing enhancements and upgrades as needed.
• Provides training and support to program stakeholders and end-users on the effective utilization of the applications and tools.

4. Designs develops implements and oversees the processes and procedures used by the Business Travel and Expense program ensuring they support key business events and initiatives:

• Defines and documents the end-to-end processes and procedures for the program.
• Collaborates with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure the programs processes and procedures align with organizational policies compliance requirements and user needs.
• Implements robust internal controls and monitoring mechanisms to prevent and detect instances of non-compliance fraud or misuse within the program.
• Ensures the programs processes and procedures are agile and adaptable to support key business events and initiatives such as storms outages or other major organizational priorities.
• Coordinates with stakeholders to design and implement process improvements automation and other enhancements to drive efficiency user experience and compliance.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum education required of the position

Bachelors Degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration Finance Accounting or Supply Chain Management and minimum of 12 years of experience; OR in lieu of degree minimum 16 years of compliance data analysis supply chain or supplemental labor experience.

• Six Sigma CPA or other internal audit related experience preferred
• Masters degree or MBA preferred

Minimum experience required of the position

This position requires a minimum of 12 years of related experience in finance operations process improvement program/contract management or relevant experience. Along with experience in managing and optimizing end-to-end finance processes or programs such as accounts payable travel & expense supplemental labor or other finance-related programs.

Minimum knowledge skills and abilities required of the position

• Strong attention to detail and ability to exercise sound judgment within defined procedures and practices
• Self-starter who requires little supervision and is flexible in adjusting to changing priorities
• Effective oral and written communication skills with the ability to explain complex concepts and handle sensitive information
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office tools including Word Excel Visio and Power BI
• Working knowledge of general accounting practices and controls
• Excellent interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders across the organization
• Willing and able to learn and perform other duties and processes as required
• Preferred experience with PeopleSoft Concur Beeline contract management supplemental labor and corporate card programs
• Extensive subject matter expertise in contingent workforce management procurement and finance operations
• Proven track record of leading the strategic development and transformation of complex enterprise-level programs
• Ability to serve as a recognized authority and strategic advisor influencing organizational decision-making
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management skills
• Advanced analytical problem-solving and change management capabilities
• Robust ability to influence and drive continuous improvement

Any certificates licenses etc. required of the position

None required. Potential relevant certifications include:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Certified Procurement Professional (CPP)
• Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
• Certified Contingent Workforce Professional (CCWP)

Other Attributes

• Functional Knowledge: Knows and applies relevant fundamental concepts.
• Business Expertise: Understands of best practices and how own discipline integrates with others. Basic understanding of the utility industry.
• Problem Solving: Demonstrates advanced analytical and critical thinking skills to identify complex program challenges develop innovative data-driven solutions and provide subject matter expertise and strategic recommendations to stakeholders.
• Impact: Impacts the achievement of customer operational project or program objectives; work is guided by functional policies.
• Interpersonal Skills: Has good working relationships with team members and frequent contacts; building productive external relationships. Strong ability to influence.

Working Conditions/Essential Functions/Physical Requirements

As a provider of essential services Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours to work in alternate locations and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms outages emergencies or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

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Primary Location: Louisiana-HammondLouisiana : Hammond
Louisiana : New Orleans
Job Function: All Other Jobs
FLSA Status: Professional
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 121680
Travel Percentage:Up to 25%

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Additional Responsibilities:As a provider of essential services Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours to work in alternate locations and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms outages emergencies or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

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WORKING CONDITIONS:
As a provider of essential services Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours to work in alternate locations and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms outages emergencies or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

Please note: Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.