Global R2R Process Lead

IN2 Consult; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 145,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

IN2 Consult seeks a Senior Global R2R Process Owner to take strategic ownership of end-to-end Record to Report across the Group. The role spans global governance, standardisation and continuous improvement in finance processes, controls and reporting.

You will lead ERP optimisation, automation initiatives and set KPIs, partnering with Shared Services and technology teams to deliver a scalable, digitally enabled finance operation.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Finance with global process ownership or transformation experience.
• Proven ability to design, standardise and implement end-to-end R2R in multi-entity organisations.
• Strong IFRS/GAAP knowledge and financial controls experience.

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve the global R2R strategy, operating model and governance.
• Drive standardisation across geographies and entities.
• Oversee global close, balancing speed, accuracy, and quality.
• Establish group-wide accounting policies and controls.
• Lead multi-year R2R transformation roadmaps with ERP and automation.
• Drive automation, AI and analytics to improve R2R performance.
• Define KPIs, SLAs and measure performance with data insights.
• Collaborate with Shared Services to improve service quality and cost.

Skills

Global process ownership

Stakeholder management

Analytical mindset

Change management

Education

ACCA/CIMA/ACA Fully Qualified

Tools

ERP systems

Automation & AI in finance

Job description

Global R2R Process Owner | Global Finance Transformation | London (Hybrid) | Circa £145k - £150k + Benefits

The Opportunity

A large, complex and highly international organisation is looking to appoint a Global R2R Process Owner to take strategic ownership of the end-to-end Record to Report process across the Group.

This is a senior enterprise-level position, responsible for shaping the global R2R strategy, operating model, governance and continuous improvement agenda across multiple geographies and entities.

The role goes well beyond traditional financial accounting. You'll be responsible for transforming and standardising the global R2R function, driving improvements across financial close, controls, reporting, processes and systems, while leveraging automation, data and emerging technologies to create a more scalable, efficient and digitally enabled finance operation.

Reporting into senior Group Finance leadership, you'll work closely with Finance, Shared Services, Technology, Operations and senior stakeholders across the organisation, providing strategic leadership across the global R2R process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and continuously evolve the global R2R strategy, operating model and governance framework.
• Drive standardisation and harmonisation of R2R processes across multiple geographies and entities.
• Oversee the global financial close process, balancing speed, accuracy, control and quality.
• Establish and maintain Group-wide accounting policies, standards and controls aligned with IFRS/GAAP and regulatory requirements.
• Lead a multi-year R2R transformation roadmap, aligned with wider finance and business transformation priorities.
• Drive process simplification, standardisation and automation across the global finance function.
• Lead ERP optimisation and the adoption of automation, AI and advanced analytics to improve R2R performance.
• Establish clear KPIs, SLAs and performance measures, using data and insight to drive continuous improvement.
• Partner closely with Shared Services to improve service quality, efficiency and cost effectiveness.
• Act as a key escalation point for significant financial reporting, control and process issues.
• Work closely with Technology and Transformation teams on major finance systems and process transformation programmes.
• Influence senior stakeholders across Finance, Operations and Technology to adopt global standards and new ways of working.
• Ensure strong balance sheet integrity, financial controls and audit readiness across the Group.
• Provide clear, data-driven insight to senior leadership on R2R performance, risks, opportunities and areas for improvement.
• Lead and influence a high-performing global R2R function, embedding accountability, continuous improvement and strong stakeholder management.

About You

We're looking for an experienced finance transformation or process leader with a strong background in global R2R / Record to Report environments.

You'll ideally bring:

• 10+ years' experience within Finance, with significant exposure to global process ownership, finance transformation or shared services.
• Proven experience designing, standardising and implementing end-to-end R2R processes within complex, multi-entity organisations.
• ACCA/CIMA/ACA Fully Qualified
• Strong understanding of financial accounting, IFRS/GAAP, financial controls and reporting.
• A track record of leading significant finance transformation, process re-engineering or ERP implementation programmes.
• Experience operating across multiple countries a