Deputy Finance Global Process Owner - Order to Cash

Bakkavor Group; England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK fresh prepared food industry seeks a Deputy Global Process Owner to lead OTC process transformation. This role involves supporting ERP deployment, managing stakeholder relationships, and driving process improvements. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills and a professional accounting qualification, with experience in large-scale transformations and ERP systems.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Private Healthcare for family

Life Assurance

Annual Bonus Scheme

25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Stakeholder Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Excellent understanding of the end-to-end OTC process.
• Experience managing large-scale transformation programmes is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports the Global Process Owner in setting and communicating the OTC process vision.
• Plays a central role in the S/4 HANA deployment.
• Leads or supports transformation-related projects.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Influencing

Education

Professional Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

S/4 HANA

Job description

Deputy OTC GPO

Proud to deliver high-quality products and develop a high-quality career.

Salary: Competitive Salary

Benefits: GBP8,400 Car Allowance, up to 20% Bonus, Private Healthcare for family

Location: Spalding, Newark or London

Ways of Working: Hybrid

Hours of work: Monday to Friday - 37.5 hours

Contract Type: Permanent

Why join us?

We are in the middle of a significant change program launching a new ERP over the next 3 years, creating an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Global Process Owner to work independently and lead specific aspects of the OTC process transformation.

What We Do

We're the market leader in the UK fresh prepared food industry, supplying meals, salads, desserts, pizza, and bread to leading grocery retailers including Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury's, and Waitrose.

About the Role

Process Design & Governance

• Supports the Global Process Owner (GPO) - Order To Cash (OTC) in setting and communicating the OTC process vision aligned with business strategy.
• Acts as a design authority, ensuring process integrity, consistency, and maintenance of the business process model.
• Defines data models and standards to support effective process operations.
• Collaborates across teams to identify and implement OTC process improvements and manage inter-process dependencies.

Transformation Programme (S/4 HANA)

• Plays a central role in the S/4 HANA deployment, from process design to testing and implementation.
• Works with system integrators to align SAP OTC solutions with business needs.
• Supports the design of a standardised, business-driven reporting solution.
• Assists in data migration, change activities, and alignment with internal controls and compliance requirements.

Change Management & Communication

• Partners with stakeholders to drive adoption of changes through structured change management.
• Maintains strong relationships with Finance Shared Services (FSS), Commercial Finance, Customer teams, and FP&A.
• Actively manages stakeholder queries and inter-functional issues.

Ad Hoc Projects

• Leads or supports transformation-related projects, ensuring timely and budget-conscious delivery.

External Monitoring

• Tracks external factors (e.g., legislation, mergers & acquisitions) and evaluates their impact on OTC processes.
• Works with the GPO to adapt processes accordingly to remain fit for purpose.

About You

• Excellent understanding of the end-to-end OTC process including customer ordering, order fulfilment, invoicing, and cash collection.
• Deep understanding of OTC leading practices, tools & enablers, including hands-on experience in implementing these practices and realizing tangible benefits.
• Good understanding of the Bakkavor business, OTC landscape, and existing pain points.
• Professional Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
• Able to influence without formal authority (persuasive, consensus builder, good communicator).
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Experience managing large-scale transformation programmes is preferred.
• Previous experience working at a senior management level is preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems, specifically S/4 HANA, is preferred.

What you'll receive

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing a safe and rewarding environment. You will benefit from various rewards and wellbeing offerings, including:

• Life Assurance (2.5 x salary)
• Private medical insurance (employee & family cover)
• Car allowance
• Annual Bonus Scheme
• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
• Staff Shop
• Stakeholder Pension Scheme
• Discount & cashback platform
• Personal Accident Insurance
• Free health check
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Voluntary benefits (holiday purchase scheme, additional life assurance, dental & hospital cash plans)
• Salary sacrifice car lease scheme
• Free independent mortgage advice
• Discounted tutoring for children
• Access to financial learning tools and affordable loans via salary deduction

We are also dedicated to your wellbeing, offering emotional, physical, and financial support services through our wellbeing champions.

Proud to be Bakkavor

We are proud to be the market leader in the UK fresh prepared food industry, supplying to leading retailers. Join our passionate team and develop your career with us!

Find out more and apply.