Financial Compliance Expert

Lonza; Slough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Lonza AG is launching a transformative S/4HANA project, seeking a Financial Compliance Expert to ensure effective process compliance and control strategies. This pivotal role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies and contribute significantly to the project's success while fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Good understanding of financial processes, financial risk, and controls.
• Proficiency in SAP ECC and related SAP modules.

Responsibilities

• Analyze process craftsmanship from a financial compliance perspective.
• Ensure the implementation of existing control strategies.
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, and budgets for financial compliance activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Project management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Data visualization

Tools

SAP ECC

Job description

At Lonza AG, we are embarking on an innovative Transformation Project to introduce S/4HANA. This enterprise initiative has paved the way for the creation of a pivotal role: Financial Compliance Expert. This is an outstanding opportunity to work on a high-impact ERP transformation project with exposure to brand new SAP technologies. The role is crucial in ensuring that our organization uses S/4HANA to drive business value and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze process craftsmanship from a financial compliance perspective and leverage S/4HANA functionality to craft efficient controls and mitigate risks.
• Ensure the flawless implementation of existing control strategies into updated processes.
• Implement and coordinate quality assurance processes, including code reviews, testing, and validation.
• Maintain smooth information sharing by regularly communicating project updates, concerns, and potential hazards to collaborating members in Financial Compliance/Corporate Accounting.
• Facilitate communication between collaborators to ensure a shared understanding of functional needs and solutions.
• Assume responsibility for alignment of adaptations/new solutions for controls with the Financial Compliance expert and support decision-making and sign-off.
• Support the integration of controls into the financial compliance GRC solution and in S/4HANA.
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, and budgets for financial compliance-related activities within the S/4HANA implementation.
• Coordinate with project managers and other architects to ensure cohesive execution of the overall project strategy.

Key Requirements

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Good understanding of financial processes, financial risk, and controls.
• Proficiency in SAP ECC and related SAP modules.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with data visualization tools and techniques is an advantage.

At Lonza AG, we recognize that our people are our greatest asset. This role offers an ambitious individual the chance to create a significant impact on a world-class transformation project. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with exceptionally talented teams, ensuring that our financial compliance framework is strictly aligned with the new S/4HANA environment. By joining our team, you will be contributing to a project that will determine the future success of our organization.

Lonza AG is dedicated to encouraging an inclusive and collaborative setting that nurtures your ideas. Whether you seek flexible work hours or chances for growth, our company is the ideal place to bring your vision to life and excel professionally.

Reference: R62462