Senior Finance Director

Job Description
The Global Process Owner, Record to Report (R2R) sits within the Global Finance Operations (GFO) team within Global Controllership reporting to the SVP, Global Finance Operations, and will be responsible for driving the R2R transformation roadmap and strategy at a very transformational time within the company, as we migrate from a SAP ECC platform to S/4 Hana over the coming years. In addition, the R2R GPO will also be responsible for driving the Blackline strategy as we look to further leverage the Blackline capabilities, which will continue be a key boundary system.
Responsibilities:
Transformation
Support design and implementation of S/4 Hana in areas including Code Block Design, Fixed Asset Accounting, Intercompany, Journal, Reporting etc.
Ensure optimal use and adoption of enabling technologies including Blackline, owning the Transformation Roadmap in partnership with Finance Stakeholders and IT
Continuous Improvement
Support identification and prioritization of Continuous Improvements impacting the Global processes within R2R
Control Environment
Establish and maintain an appropriate accounting control environment within Finance operations for R2R, working closely with the R2R Ops Lead and the Risk and Compliance team
Policies & Procedures
Ensure development and implementation of operational policies and guidelines that support the business needs in partnership with the R2R operational leads
Provide input into key accounting policies being developed by the technical accounting team
In partnership with the R2R operational leads, ensure accurate operational procedures in place
Process
Design & implement master data governance across end-to-end processes within GFO
Work with key stakeholders across the process, to ensure the process is "fit for purpose" and drive towards best practice. The GPO should always be looking at latest trends in the market and bringing best practice
People
Lead the GPO team including the extended Accenture BPO team, and work hand in hand with the Accenture GPO lead.
Partner very closely with the R2R GFO Operations VP to ensure joined up thinking and plans that consider operational impacts
Performance
In partnership with the R2R Operations VP, align on key metrics that are required to measure the performance across the end-to-end process, and set performance targets and Service Level Agreement thresholds
BPO Management
Provide support, guidance and expertise where needed to the Operational Leadership (Onshore) in managing the relationship with the BPO Provider (Accenture).
2025 key deliverables and areas of focus:
Own and drive the 2025 R2R Transformation Roadmap, ensuring close alignment with the R2R Ops VP and other stakeholders
Support the Global Template design phase of the S/4 Hana program
Continue to rollout the Blackline Hyper Automation project that is in flight (more information will be provided during the interview phase) and look for other areas where Blackline can be leveraged
Continue to evolve the Center of Excellence strategy within R2R in partnership with the Operations team
Qualifications
Basic Requirements:
BA/BS degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required
CPA or International equivalent required
10+ years' experience in R2R environment including managerial positions of increasing responsibilities, ideally with experience in a GPO position, but must have strong operational experience from prior roles
Leadership experience within a shared services R2R function, including working with a BPO partner
Significant experience of using and implementing technology solutions including SAP S/4 and Blackline within the R2R area is required for this role
Significant experience of SAP and Blackline required
Desired Characteristics:
Thorough understanding of accounting principles (USGAAP) and control environment (e.g. SOX) with a strong audit background (internal or external) preferred
Media and Entertainment industry preferred, but not required
Proven ability to implement business process changes to improve operating efficiencies
Executive presence, ability to interact with executives at high levels to resolve issues or effect changes
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to interface with all levels of management and stakeholders
Ability to drive change and influence within a matrixed and decentralized operating model
Ability to lead a remote function or team and work flexible hours to support a Global Team and businesses.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills