Manager - Finance Systems Architecture

Job Description:

Job Family Definition:

Drives the implementation of best in class financial systems providing relevant, timely, and accurate financial information for financial planning, decision-making, control and risk management, and internal and external performance measurement. Works with Finance and Information Technology to design, construct, and implement financial and business processes and systems requirements globally such as a new reporting system. Develops design requirements for implementing new systems. Determines type of functionality needed in a new system (e.g., designating the business required documents in implementing a new reimbursement policy). Implements processes and tools that support efficiency initiatives.

Management Level Definition:

Applies advanced subject matter knowledge to manage staff activities in solving common and complex business/technical issues within established policies. Manages exempt individual contributors and/or supervisors. Has accountability for results of a major program in terms of cost, direction and people management. Provides guidance on process improvements and recommends changes in alignment with business tactics and strategy for area of responsibility. Plans, manages and monitors operational/tactical activities of Staff. Staff members' work may involve strategic issues. Recruits and supports development of direct staff members. Typically reports to MG2 or Director. 

Additional guidance/criteria: Manages and controls activities within a single country or a sub-region which is part of a larger geographical Region; Manages at least 4 employees and typically between 8 and 15 direct reports. Span of Control guidelines may differ from these numbers.

What you'll do:

Responsibilities:

• Manages a team of exempt individual contributors for a system design or re- design by monitoring and/or setting performance goals and objectives, staffing project teams, and ensuring timely and effective delivery of various finance systems and processes.
• Manages multiple processes and specializes in one process area.
• Plans budgets with considerable direction from higher-level managers and ensures that projects adhere to budgets.
• Recruits, plans succession, and manages talent, for at least five people.
• Builds long-term plans for systems re-design and implementation; leads maintenance and upgrades of financial systems.
• Scans the commercial environment to understand the latest applications available for an area of specialty.
• Liaises directly with internal business partners to resolve issues and to plan, manage, forecast, and report results.
• Acts as the point of escalation for issues with the process; resolves issues by assigning the appropriate resources.
• Engages with management at the country level to address issues and drive process change.

What you need to bring:

Education and Experience Required:

• First-level university degree required in accounting, finance, or computer science; advanced university degree preferred.
• Advanced degree or certification preferred (e.g. CPA, MBA).
• Typically 8+ years of related experience.
• Typically 0+ years of supervisory experience.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Expert understanding of financial systems and processes in several areas.
• Excellent oral communication for interacting with stakeholders.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to synthesize change quickly using advanced subject and process knowledge.
• Expert understanding of accounting principals.
• Good project management skills for running medium projects of moderate complexity.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize.
• Ability to generate original ideas and bring about their implementation.
• Ability to influence change and manage upward; good motivational skills.
• Ability to identify key resources and star performers.

Health & Wellbeing

We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development

We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.

Unconditional Inclusion

We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.

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