Transition & Process Improvement Expert, Global Business Services

Magna-International-6df39721; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna is seeking a mid-level finance professional to lead the discovery, transition, and optimization of AP, AR, and GL processes as entities migrate into the Global Business Services (GBS) organization. You will partner with local finance teams and GBS stakeholders to ensure smooth integrations and consistent service delivery.

The role requires 5–7 years of finance/shared services experience, proficiency with ERP systems (SAP or Oracle), and strong KPI-focused analytics.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in finance or shared services with AP, AR, GL exposure.
• Hands-on experience with finance process transitions to shared services.
• Experience documenting AP/AR/GL workflows and conducting process walkthroughs.
• Willingness to travel approximately 20–30% for on-site discovery and transitions.

Responsibilities

• Lead process discovery and documentation for AP, AR, and GL at new entity locations.
• Develop and execute transition plans for migrating finance processes into the GBS center.
• Coordinate knowledge transfer, training, and hypercare support phases.
• Act as liaison between local finance teams and GBS throughout transitions.
• Drive continuous improvement and standardization of finance processes.
• Implement best practices and automation to enhance efficiency and compliance.
• Define, monitor, and report on KPIs for AP, AR, and GL.
• Ensure service levels are met and transparent performance to stakeholders.

Skills

Process discovery

Transition management

KPI reporting

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Process improvement

Fluent English

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Job descriptions may display in multiple languages based on your language selection.What we offer:At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.Group Summary:Magna is more than one of the world’s largest suppliers in the automotive space. We are a mobility technology company built to innovate, with a global, entrepreneurial-minded team. With 65+ years of expertise, our ecosystem of interconnected products combined with our complete vehicle expertise uniquely positions us to advance mobility in an expanded transportation landscape.Job Responsibilities:Salary: Starting at $80,000 USDImmediate, Open PositionThis mid-level individual contributor role leads the discovery, transition, and evaluation of finance processes for entities integrating into the Global Business Services (GBS) organization. The position focuses on Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and General Ledger (GL), including end-to-end process discovery, transition management, process improvement, and KPI oversight.The role works with local finance teams and GBS stakeholders to support smooth integrations and consistent service delivery. It requires a strong shared services background and willingness to travel for on-site discovery and transition activities.Your Responsibilities• Lead process discovery and documentation for AP, AR, and GL at new entity locations.• Develop and execute transition plans for migrating finance processes into the GBS center.• Coordinate knowledge transfer, training, and hypercare support phases.• Act as the liaison between local finance teams and GBS throughout transitions.• Drive continuous improvement and standardization of finance processes.• Implement best practices and automation to enhance efficiency and compliance.• Define, monitor, and report on KPIs for AP, AR, and GL.• Ensure service levels are met and performance is transparent to stakeholders.Who we are looking for• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.• 5–7 years of experience in finance or shared services, with exposure to AP, AR, and GL.• Hands-on experience with finance process transitions or migrations to shared services.• Experience conducting process walkthroughs and documenting AP, AR, and GL workflows.• Experience planning and executing transitions, including resource coordination and milestone tracking.• Proficiency with SAP, Oracle, or a similar ERP platform.• Data analysis experience interpreting KPIs and identifying process improvements.• Experience with organizational change and stakeholder engagement.• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement methodologies.• Fluent English language skills.• Willingness to travel approximately 20–30%.Your preferred qualifications• Experience in the manufacturing industry.• German language skills or another European language.• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent project management certification.• Lean Six Sigma certification or advanced project management certification.What we offerAt Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.In addition, we offer you the following site benefits:An overview of our benefits will be discussed during the recruitment process.Awareness. Unity. Empowerment.At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire based on experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.AI-Assisted Screening DisclosureAs part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.Worker Type:Regular / PermanentGroup:Magna Corporate