Money Processing Transformation Director

Balance Innovations; Utrecht; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Balance Innovations is seeking a Money Processing Transformation Director to drive operational transformation across Europe. The role involves leading strategic initiatives to improve productivity and service quality while implementing standardised processes across multiple countries.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in operational leadership within complex environments and must possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. The position requires a willingness to travel extensively across Europe and fluency in English.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading operational transformation, Operational Excellence, Lean or Continuous Improvement within complex, multi-site organisations.
• Strong operational leadership background within automotive suppliers, aerospace, industrial manufacturing, or last-mile logistics.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of Brink’s European Money Processing transformation strategy across multiple countries.
• Deliver measurable improvements in productivity, labour efficiency, and operational performance.
• Drive Lean and Operational Excellence initiatives using methodologies such as Kaizen and Value Stream Mapping.

Job description

Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Money Processing Transformation Director to lead the transformation of Brink's Money Processing operations across Europe. This highly visible leadership role is responsible for driving operational transformation, improving productivity, and implementing standardised ways of working across multiple countries. You will translate strategic transformation initiatives into operational execution that delivers measurable improvements in efficiency, service quality, and cost performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of Brink’s European Money Processing transformation strategy, ensuring strategic initiatives are successfully implemented across multiple countries.
• Deliver measurable improvements in productivity, labour efficiency, operational performance, quality, service levels, and overall cost competitiveness.
• Partner with country operations leaders to implement new operating models, standardised processes, and performance management routines across Money Processing operations.
• Drive Lean and Operational Excellence initiatives using methodologies such as Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, Daily Management Systems, and structured problem solving.
• Identify opportunities to simplify operations, eliminate waste, improve workflow, and create consistent operational standards across the European network.
• Analyse operational and financial performance data to identify improvement opportunities, prioritise initiatives, monitor progress, and measure realised business benefits.
• Lead change management activities that support the successful adoption of new processes, technologies, and operational practices across multiple countries.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, IT, Finance, and Global Operational Excellence teams to implement automation and scalable operational improvements.
• Monitor transformation milestones, project outcomes, risks, and business impact, providing clear reporting and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Coach and develop operational teams, strengthening continuous improvement capabilities and embedding a culture of operational excellence throughout the organisation.

What We Are Looking For

Extensive experience leading operational transformation, Operational Excellence, Lean, or Continuous Improvement within complex, multi‑site organisations. Proven success delivering measurable improvements in productivity, operational efficiency, labour utilisation, process standardisation, and sustainable cost reduction. Strong operational leadership background within automotive suppliers, aerospace, industrial manufacturing, mechanical or electrical engineering, hydraulics, warehousing, fulfilment, or last‑mile logistics. Demonstrated ability to lead large‑scale transformation initiatives that translate strategy into practical operational execution and measurable business results. Strong hands‑on experience applying Lean methodologies to improve operational performance in complex, people‑intensive environments. Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the credibility to influence senior leaders and operational teams across multiple countries. Strong analytical capability, using operational and financial data to identify opportunities, support decision‑making, and monitor transformation performance. Outstanding communication, leadership, and change management skills, with the ability to build engagement across diverse international teams. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or a related discipline. A Master’s degree or MBA is considered an advantage. Lean certification is beneficial, although extensive hands‑on implementation experience is considered significantly more valuable.

Additional Requirements

• Based in one of our European Brink’s locations, including Belgium, Czechia, the Netherlands, Romania, or another relevant European location with access to an international airport.
• Willingness to travel extensively across Europe, typically exceeding 50% of your working time.
• Fluent English is required. Additional European languages are considered an advantage.
• Comfortable operating in a fast‑paced international environment with multiple stakeholders, cultures, and transformation priorities.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Brink’s is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Brink’s is also committed to providing a drug‑free workplace and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.