Lead the transformation of Global Supplier Finance Service department (P2P) from a people, data, process and system perspective, enabling a motivated and talented team of professionals to deliver a frictionless operating model and support business growth in a financial risk-controlled environment.

Support HBX strategy by streamlining and digitalizing existing P2P processes as well as defining new financial processes for fintech & business development initiatives, by partnering up with commercial & finance teams to balance company cash & risk polices with enhanced supplier experience.

• Accountable for suppliers finance services delivery for both retained and outsourced team
• Lead the definition of new TOM as part of the finance Transformation Program and oversee the implementation
• Improve & strengthen business partnering framework with sourcing, fintech, business development, HBX senior management & strategic suppliers
• Improve departmental structure. Develop and retain talent. Manage cultural differences. Lead the change in mindset and ways of working towards a customer centric and data driven global supplier finance service department
• Reinforce Debtor Balances & Risk policy, prevent & mitigate financial risks and minimize P&L impact
• Provide operational sign-off for new initiatives and ensure timely and frictionless implementation
• Tactically manage relationship with BPO provider, ensuring alignment with transformation roadmap and meeting cost targets
• Ensure effective performance data and service level framework is place, both internally and externally
• Provide regular updates to senior stakeholders
• Oversee Internal and External audit process within the area

Skills

• Ability to build relationship within the organization at all levels as well as externally with HBX business partners
• Ability Interpersonal skills with high quality written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent leadership, planning, organization, team-building skills
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills
• Strong process definition & reengineering skills
• Proven ability to lead teams through transformation
• Ability to connect with geographically diverse population and partners

Experience

• Proven track record (5-10 years) of managing global transformation programs/projects in finance services and/or business processes area
• 5+ years experience of managing a global finance function and/or large teams across multiple geographies
• Extensive experience (5-10 years) in shared service implementation & transformation (onshore/offshore, in-house/outsource) and ERP systems
• Fluent in English, Spanish highly recommended
• Flexibility to travel worldwide
• Travel industry experience desirable
• Project Management certification or similar

Qualifications

• Finance and/or business management qualified to the appropriate advanced level (depending on country) or equivalent degree
• Business Economics degree or similar highly recommended
• Good understanding of business models, financial risk & cashflow management
• Good understanding of PMO & LSS principles recommended
• Appreciation of accounting principles and Tax, Legal, Statutory requirements for key trading countries