Finance Manager - Retail Vendor Experience, FinOps Business Partnering

ACCA Careers; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to enhance the vendor payment experience across global retail operations. This strategic role involves driving improvements in financial processes, collaborating with various teams, and significantly impacting vendor experience. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical skills, project management experience, and a background in finance. Join a dynamic team and shape financial operations worldwide.

Qualifications

• Experience in tax, finance, or related analytical fields.
• Experience with accounts receivable or payable.
• Participation in continuous improvement projects with measurable results.

Responsibilities

• Drive improvements in procure-to-pay and order-to-cash vendor payment processes.
• Prepare and lead global operational reviews and improvement initiatives.
• Develop and monitor key operational and business metrics.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Stakeholder Management

Financial Analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

MBA

CPA

Tools

SQL

Oracle

SAP

Cognos

Job description

Finance Manager - Retail Vendor Experience, FinOps Business Partnering

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We're seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join our Finance Operations Business Partnership team, focusing on worldwide Retail Vendor Experience (VX). In this strategic role, you'll lead initiatives to enhance the vendor payment experience across our global retail operations.

Your work will be crucial in creating a frictionless vendor experience that minimizes manual intervention and support inquiries.

Key job responsibilities

• Drive improvements in procure-to-pay and order-to-cash vendor payment processes.
• Develop and monitor key operational and business metrics.
• Prepare and lead global operational reviews and improvement initiatives for senior leaders.
• Partner with teams including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Service Centers, Technology, and Retail Support.
• Collaborate with Retail Finance and operational teams across organizational levels.

What You'll Need

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing high-priority projects in fast-paced environments.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive results.
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
• Financial analysis expertise with a focus on process improvement.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

This role offers the opportunity to significantly impact our global vendor experience while working with diverse teams across regions. You will help shape and improve our financial operations worldwide.

A day in the life

• Prepare materials for leadership meetings, including reports and proposals.
• Provide regular updates to senior leadership.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders.
• Lead problem-solving sessions with cross-functional teams.
• Perform root cause analysis and develop data-driven recommendations.
• Coordinate with technology teams on system enhancements and automation.
• Work with AP and AR teams on solutions.
• Monitor industry trends for process innovations.

About The Team

Business Partnership (BP), part of FinOps Services, connects local expertise with in-country teams to develop solutions supporting AP and AR operations. BP manages initiatives like expansions, regulatory changes, and acquisitions, ensuring readiness for new activities. It aims to resolve issues, drive efficiency, and maximize free cash flow during growth.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience in tax, finance, or related analytical fields.
• Experience in multiple finance and accounting roles.
• Experience with accounts receivable or payable.
• Ability to apply KPIs to analyses.
• Experience creating financial and operational reports for decision-making.
• Experience with process automation and analysis.
• Participation in continuous improvement projects with measurable results.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's in engineering, statistics, business, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
• Knowledge of SQL/ETL.
• Experience identifying data issues and implementing solutions.
• Proven impact through financial models and analysis.
• Experience with large-scale data tools (SQL, MS Access, Essbase, Cognos) and financial systems (Oracle, SAP, Lawson, JD Edwards).
• Experience in forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis.

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