Sr Process Manager

Kion Group AG; Banbury; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Process Manager to join their Global Finance Team. This pivotal role will focus on supporting Oracle EPM implementations and enhancing financial processes to meet strategic objectives. The successful candidate will have a strong analytical mindset, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. With significant visibility among senior leadership, this position offers ample opportunities for professional development in a dynamic global organization. Join a team that values integrity, collaboration, and excellence while making a meaningful impact on financial operations worldwide.

Benefits

Career Development

Competitive Compensation and Benefits

Pay Transparency

Global Opportunities

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in financial analysis, planning, and systems.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Oracle EPM or similar ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Support Oracle EPM implementations and enhancements aligning with business objectives.
• Oversee Financial Planning and Reporting processes within Oracle EPM.
• Collaborate with teams to standardize global finance processes and reporting.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Financial Analysis

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Finance

MBA or equivalent

Tools

Oracle EPM (Hyperion Planning)

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

MS Projects

SAP or similar ERP systems

Job description

KION has an immediate need for a Sr. Process Manager – Planning Processes & Systems within our Global Finance Team. This is a key role, serving as part of a Center of Excellence for Oracle EPM and supporting the strategic objectives of the global finance organization of the KION Group. The individual will support Oracle EPM (Hyperion Planning) implementations and enhancement projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. They will oversee the administration and optimization of Oracle EPM processes, assist with business and financial analysis, and contribute to the development of standardized processes and reporting across the global finance organization. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem-solver with strong analytical capabilities, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a complex global organization. This role offers high visibility within senior leadership and significant opportunities for professional growth.

What we offer:

• Career Development
• Competitive Compensation and Benefits
• Pay Transparency
• Global Opportunities

Tasks and Qualifications:

Key Responsibilities:

• Support Oracle EPM implementations and enhancements, ensuring alignment with business objectives through effective stakeholder engagement and documentation of business requirements.
• Foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement while supporting the month-end close process and planning cycles for controlling and finance teams.
• Oversee the administration of Financial Planning and Reporting processes within Oracle EPM, including Financial Reporting, Budgeting, and Forecasting, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Resolve complex user support tickets and queries, providing insights and guidance to end users on Oracle EPM.
• Fulfill complex ad-hoc analysis and reporting requests, partnering with business users to deliver actionable insights.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of best-in-class processes, training programs, and support models for FP&A and Controlling teams across KION.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to standardize global finance processes and reporting, developing robust KPIs to enhance decision-making and organizational performance.

Required Education, Experience, and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or a related field; an advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) is a plus.
• A minimum of 8 years of financial analysis, planning, and systems experience.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with a track record of delivering impactful results in a global organization.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office tools, particularly Excel and PowerPoint; experience with project management tools such as MS Projects is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, build strong relationships, and collaborate effectively across the organization.
• Expertise in defining, documenting, and implementing processes, policies, and procedures.
• Proven ability to manage priorities under strict deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Knowledge of financial accounting, reporting, and controllership functions, with a strong foundation in auditing and financial systems.
• Experience working with Oracle EPM, SAP, or similar ERP systems.
• PMP certification or demonstrated project management experience is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with a focus on delivering clear and actionable information to diverse audiences.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

About us

KION Supply Chain Solutions (KION SCS) is an operating unit of the KION Group, consisting of the two strong and successful brands Dematic and DAI. Dematic is an intralogistics innovator that designs, builds and supports intelligent, automated solutions for manufacturing, warehouse and distribution environments for customers that are powering the future of commerce. The company is headquartered in Atlanta with engineering centers, manufacturing facilities and service centers located in more than 25 countries, and also owns the software company, Digital Applications International Limited (DAI).

DAI, acquired by Dematic in 2020, specializes in logistics automation solutions with offices in the US, UK and Switzerland.

The KION Group is among the world’s leading suppliers of industrial trucks and supply chain solutions and has a global network of more than 42,000 employees. Its portfolio encompasses forklift trucks and warehouse trucks, as well as integrated automation technology and software solutions for the optimization of supply chains. Across more than 100 countries worldwide, the KION Group’s solutions improve the flow of material and information within factories, warehouses, and distribution centers.

Our culture is driven by our shared KION Group values – integrity, collaboration, courage and excellence.