The Finance – Treasury specialist holds a global remit and is responsible for defining the future state banking processes and the measures that are aligned with the org. strategies, country specific knowledge and requirements. The role moves through design, architect, testing, implementation, go-live and the steady state with an ongoing focus on continuous improvement and integration of finance process into the overall WMG landscape.

• Support cross-functional and virtual teams across the transformation project in the review, design, development and implementation of global processes and procedures including period-end close, master data design, bank account reconciliations, cash reporting, cashflow, internal controls and treasury transaction (loans)
• Participate in ongoing process meetings with internal SMRs through design, implementation, testing and go-live
• Support the design, documentation and ongoing socialization of global processes whilst taking input from SMRs and program partners to understand required localizations
• Obtain buy-in to the Finance Transformation from key WMG stakeholders across the globe by credibly communicating deep operating process and systems knowledge and an appreciation of the impact at a local level
• Attend and/or present in update meetings as required for key decision/issue/risk points.
• Work with stakeholders to ensure Product / Policy / Process / Procedure / System decisions take account of territory variances and business needs
• Partner with organisational design team to ensure future state processes are consistent with service centre and retained organisation resourcing
• Support the preparation of testing materials and execution of testing through the initial testing cycles and UAT
• Review job aids, communications and training approaches to embed new ways of working and systems training for the Banking area

• SAP Functional Manager for S/4 Hana with significant experience (7+ years) of the SAP RTR including:
  • GL
  • AP / AR
  • Electronic banking
  • Treasury
  • Bank reporting and reconciliation
  • Intercompany
  • Month end closing
  • Payments
• Understand International Accounting Standards
• Experience of international rollouts and full lifecycle projects
• Part Qualified / Qualified Accountant – beneficial
• SAP S/4 Hana and SAP ECC6 experience
• Exposure on SAP S/4 Hana 2021 version – beneficial.
• Cash & Liquidity Management and Treasury and Risk Management (Loans) – desirable to have knowledge of these areas.
• Demonstrated experience with industry best practices and implementing these into SAP business processes especially in a shared service setup.
• Managing & leading Testing activities.
• Liaising & working closely with 3rd party providers – both on-shore & off-shore teams.
• Proactive approach combined with a ‘can do’ attitude.
• Detailed understanding and experience with the S/4 Hana technology, landscapes and any related interdependencies
• Understanding data creation and data flows related to RTR processes, Master data mapping etc.
• Experience and responsibility for gathering requirements, configuring the system, testing, training and supporting the project go-live and maintenance
• Exemplary stakeholder engagement and management skills internationally and within complex, multi-faceted organizations
• Strong analytical skills and ability to perform complex analysis and reconciliations.
• Ability to develop, articulate and build support around a long-term vision and implement incremental milestones in support of that vision
• Team player who can cooperate/collaborate with varied business units to effectively implement the transformation initiatives
• Work effectively with other members of the Finance Transformation team (both internal and external) in order to deliver effectively on key objectives
• Spanish, French, or other languages – Beneficial