Process Development Manager

IKEA; Leiden; Presencial; EUR 105.000 - 135.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

IKEA Leiden, Netherlands, seeks a Process Development Manager to own and optimize the global Record-to-Report process using SAP S/4HANA/ECC. You will standardize close processes, drive automation, and ensure robust internal controls while partnering with IT, finance, and external partners.

Responsibilities include leading design, developing a road map, training teams, and delivering high-quality financial reporting.

Formación

• University degree in Business Administration with 8+ years of related experience, or 12+ years total.
• Minimum 6-8 years as an SAP Business Process Expert in R2R.
• Strong background in financial reporting and closing processes.
• CPA/ACCA/RA or equivalent preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Own the global R2R process, including GL/JEs, intercompany, fixed assets, and period-end close.
• Lead end-to-end process design, standardisation, automation, data quality, and controls.
• Lead experts to define, document, and implement processes with stakeholders; secure adoption of tools.
• Drive change adoption through robust process implementation and documentation.
• Measure performance, resolve issues, and drive cross-functional continuous improvement.
• Deliver process enhancements with focus on automation and compliance.
• Embed continuous improvement mindset within the team; sustain best practices.
• Create and own the R2R development roadmap and lead related initiatives.

Conocimientos

Stakeholder management

Analytical mindset

Process improvement

Change management

Team leadership

Educación

Bachelor's or Master's in Finance/Accounting

CPA / ACCA / RA or equivalent preferred

Herramientas

SAP S/4HANA

SAP ECC

Descripción del empleo

The Process Development Manager is the business process owner for R2R and is responsible for the end-to-end ownership, standardization, and continuous improvement of the global Record-to-Report process, supported by SAP (S/4HANA).

• Leiden, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands

Who you are

Key Expertise, Skills & Experience Required for Success:

• University degree in Business Administration and 8 years of related experience, or minimum 12 years of related experience.
• Minimum 6-8 years of as an SAP Business Process Expert in R2R.
• Strong background in financial reporting and closing processes.
• Bachelor's or Master's in Finance, Accounting, or related field. CPA / ACCA / RA or equivalent preferred.

You are a results-driven finance professional with deep expertise in Record-to-Report (R2R) processes and SAP (S/4HANA and/or ECC). You bring a strong track record of improving financial close cycles, driving process standardization, and enhancing data quality and automation. With a solid understanding of IFRS/local GAAP and internal controls (including SOX), you ensure compliance while continuously optimizing performance.

• Strong stakeholder management across finance, IT, shared services, and external partners.
• Analytical and KPI-driven mindset to drive continuous improvement.
• Experience in finance transformation, including system implementations and automation.
• Set clear priorities, objectives, and performance targets.
• Drive knowledge sharing and functional excellence within R2R.
• Lead training initiatives and support change management within the process area.

Your responsibilities

Reporting to the Group Finance Development & Operations Manager, this role ensures accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting processes, while leading a team of Business Process Experts and supporting the finance transformation agenda.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Own the global R2R process, including General ledger and journal entries, intercompany accounting, Fixed assets and Period-end closing and consolidation support.
• Lead end to end process design and implementation, ensuring standardisation, high automation, embedded data quality, controls & high compliance; and clear metrics for follow up and governance.
• Lead experts that define, document, and implement processes with functional experts and business stakeholders, securing adoption of tools, systems, and best practices.
• Drive and ensure change adoption through robust process implementation and documentation.
• Measure process performance, resolve issues, and drive continuous improvement initiatives; leading cross functional teams to drive opportunities to improve and prioritise the work.
• Identify and deliver process enhancements with a strong focus on high automation and efficiency while securing high compliance.
• Embed a continuous improvement mindset work and within team to sustain and evolve best-in-class ways of working.
• Create & own the R2R process development road map (with associated development initiatives, defining business value) and lead functional leaders and experts to design, develop and implement the development roadmap.