R2R Global Process Owner

Consult; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Consult seeks a Global Process Owner (R2R) to lead strategy, transformation, and governance of a complex, global Record-to-Report function from a base in the UK. The role oversees an end-to-end operating model and drives standardisation, automation, and strong financial governance across markets.

You will partner with senior leaders across Finance, Technology, and Shared Services to deliver measurable improvements in control, efficiency, and business performance at scale.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading global Record-to-Report in multinational organisations.
• Proven track record in delivering finance transformation and process optimisation programmes.
• Deep understanding of accounting governance, controls, statutory requirements and reporting standards.
• Strong expertise in ERP environments, automation, digital transformation, and emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end global R2R operating model and strategy.
• Define governance, policies, controls, and standards across regions.
• Ensure IFRS/GAAP compliance, audits, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive standardisation, automation, and continuous improvement across markets.

Skills

R2R leadership

Finance transformation

ERP & automation

Stakeholder management

Tools

ERP Platforms

Job description

Global Process Owner (Record to Report)

Office location - 2 days per week (Surrey/London)

Shape the Future of Global Finance

We're looking for an exceptional Global Process Owner (R2R) to lead the strategy, transformation, and governance of a complex, global Record-to-Report function.

This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a critical finance process on a global scale, driving standardisation, automation, and best-in-class financial governance across multiple markets. You'll play a pivotal role in creating a world-class finance function, partnering with senior leaders across Finance, Technology, Operations, and Shared Services to deliver measurable improvements in control, efficiency, and business performance.

Reporting directly to Group Finance, you'll be at the forefront of a major finance transformation agenda, leveraging technology, data, AI, and process excellence to redefine how finance supports the wider business.

What You'll Be Doing

Lead the Global R2R Strategy

• Own and evolve the end-to-end global Record-to-Report operating model.
• Define governance, policies, controls, and standards across all regions.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS/GAAP, regulatory requirements, and audit expectations.
• Act as the ultimate authority on global R2R processes, driving consistency and accountability across the organisation.

Drive Finance Transformation

• Lead a multi-year global transformation roadmap.
• Champion ERP optimisation, intelligent automation, AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics.
• Simplify and standardise processes across markets to improve efficiency and scalability.
• Build a culture of continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, and automation methodologies.

Deliver Insight & Performance

• Own process performance metrics, SLAs, and KPIs across the finance landscape.
• Enhance financial controls, reporting quality, and balance sheet integrity.
• Use data-driven insights to support executive decision-making and improve operational performance.
• Drive sustainable improvements in cost, service quality, and business outcomes.

Influence at the Highest Level

• Partner with Finance Leadership, FP&A, Business Partnering teams, Technology, Operations, and Shared Services.
• Lead complex change programmes and secure buy-in from senior stakeholders globally.
• Act as the key link between finance operations and wider business strategy.
• Ensure finance processes support growth, scalability, and long-term value creation.

What We're Looking For

• Significant experience leading large-scale Record-to-Report functions within complex, multinational organisations.
• Proven track record of delivering finance transformation and process optimisation programmes.
• Deep understanding of accounting governance, financial controls, statutory requirements, and reporting standards.
• Strong expertise in ERP environments, automation, digital transformation, and emerging technologies.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence executive-level decision makers.
• Experience driving global operating models, shared services, and process standardisation initiatives.
• A strategic thinker who can balance operational excellence with long-term business goals.

Why This Opportunity?

This is far more than a traditional finance leadership role.

You'll have the platform to shape a globally recognised finance function, influence board-level decision making, and lead a transformation programme that will redefine how finance operates across the business. If you're passionate about process excellence, digital innovation, and leading change at scale, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact.