Finance Process Automation Team Leader

Lets start with the role

We are seeking an experienced Finance Process Automation Team Leader to lead the end-to-end automation and re-engineering of Kaizens global Record-to-Report (R2R) Accounts Payable (AP) and broader FinOps functions. This role is central to building a hyperautomation-first finance operating model by leveraging RPA ETL AI/GenAI and advanced analytics to deliver scalable technology-enabled processes.

The ideal candidate combines strong finance process expertise with hands-on transformation leadership: able to design implement and scale intelligent automation solutions across jurisdictions while partnering closely with Accounting AP FP&A Tax Treasury IT Data and Operating Excellence teams. The role includes people leadership and driving adoption of new tools standards and ways of working across Finance.

As a Senior Finance Automation Team Leader you will:

• Own and deliver the automation roadmap for Global Accounting (R2R) and Accounts Payable (AP) identifying opportunities across the financial close and P2P cycles.
• Redesign and standardize finance processes to minimize manual work and enable scalable automation across jurisdictions.
• Define KPIs and performance metrics to measure automation impact efficiency gains and process quality.

• Design and oversee automation solutions using RPA ETL pipelines and AI/GenAI applications to optimize finance workflows.
• Evaluate and implement emerging technologies (including Agentic AI) to improve productivity insights and decision-making.
• Ensure automation governance auditability and compliance aligned with finance control frameworks.

• Lead automation programs in collaboration with IT and Data teams to integrate ERP systems and finance platforms.
• Improve data reliability and reconciliation accuracy through automated pipelines and monitoring dashboards.
• Support ERP upgrades and finance systems evolution with an automation-first mindset.
  
  

• Lead and mentor a small team of analysts while building internal automation capabilities within Finance.
• Drive adoption of digital tools and standardized processes across teams and stakeholders.
• Expand successful automation frameworks beyond R2R and AP into Treasury FP&A Reporting and Controls.
  
  

What you will bring

• 6 years of experience in Finance Transformation Finance Automation or Process Improvement roles with strong exposure to R2R and/or Accounts Payable environments.
• Proven experience delivering automation initiatives using RPA (e.g. UiPath or similar) and data automation tools (e.g. Alteryx or equivalent ETL platforms).
• Strong understanding of finance processes and controls (GL AP reconciliations reporting close cycle and P2P workflows).
• Experience working with ERP systems and BI/data platforms partnering with IT and data teams on system integrations.
• Practical knowledge of AI/GenAI applications in finance combined with a strong governance and control mindset.
• Demonstrated ability to lead transformation projects influence stakeholders and drive change adoption across cross-functional teams.
• Excellent analytical problem-solving communication and leadership skills with a continuous improvement and automation-first mindset.
• Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Information Systems Computer Science or a related field.

Kaizen Gaming Perks

• Hybrid way of working
• A buddy will support you with your onboarding
• Competitive pay and bonus scheme
• Private health insurance for you and your family
• Family Support
• Developmental 360 feedback framework
• Unlimited access to Udemy & continuous training
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