Global Process Manager Accounting (f/m/d)

Freudenberg; Weinheim (Kernstadt); On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg Business Services KG in Weinheim (Baden-Württemberg) seeks a senior leader to define and drive the vision for Accounting processes. You will partner with BPM, IT, and process experts to align end-to-end operations and implement continuous improvements across shared services.

The role requires strong Leadership, SAP S/4HANA expertise, and fluency in German and English, with occasional travel. Eligible for a challenging, globally scoped transformation within a thriving group.

Qualifications

• Education: Degree in Business Administration with a focus on Accounting, Finance, or comparable qualification.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end Accounting processes and future development.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.
• Leadership and seniority to drive transformation in complex environments.
• Fluent German and strong English skills (C1/C2 level).

Responsibilities

• Define the vision, strategy, and objectives for Accounting processes and drive their continuous development.
• Align end-to-end processes with BPM, Business Process Experts, and IT for optimization.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and develop roadmaps and business cases.
• Lead Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Cross Services teams and manage related staff.
• Monitor process performance with meaningful KPIs and drive improvements.
• Develop and maintain governance, policies, and process documentation.

Skills

Process ownership

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Change management

Cross-functional collaboration

KPI development

Business acumen

Operational excellence

German C1

English B2

SAP S/4HANA knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Business Administration / Finance

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities:

Process Ownership: You define the vision, strategy, and objectives for Accounting processes and drive their continuous development in line with functional requirements, local needs, and the BPM methodology.

End-to-End Process Alignment: Together with BPM, Business Process Experts, and IT, you ensure the end-to-end alignment and optimization of Accounting processes.

Continuous Improvement: You develop business cases and functional roadmaps and lead continuous improvement initiatives to drive innovation and sustainable process enhancements.

Leadership & Collaboration: You lead the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Cross Services areas within Accounting and manage the respective teams.

Performance Management: You monitor process performance and define meaningful KPIs to measure and improve Accounting operations.

Governance & Documentation: You develop and maintain policies, ensure compliance, and keep process documentation and training materials up to date.

Cross-Functional Cooperation: You work closely with Business Process Experts to identify improvement opportunities and monitor process performance.

Transformation: You actively support organizational transformation initiatives, leveraging Shared Services and AI-driven solutions.

Qualifications:

• Education: Degree in Business Administration with a focus on Accounting, Finance, or a comparable qualification.
• Process Expertise: Strong understanding of end-to-end Accounting processes and a clear vision for their future development.
• Mindset: Passion for the future success of our company and enthusiasm for driving and shaping change.
• Leadership & Seniority: Proven experience, credibility, and the ability to make decisions and drive transformation in complex environments.
• Business & Technology Acumen: Strong business understanding combined with solid knowledge of SAP S/4HANA.
• Experience: Experience in Shared Service organizations and/or global process structures is an advantage.
• Languages: Fluent German (minimum C1) and strong English skills (minimum B2), combined with a willingness to travel occasionally.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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