Finance Transition Manager

• Deliver transitions and identify project management resource needs per phase and wave of the transition
• Identify and engage with SME and support resources, e.g., in HR, IT, and Comms & Change
• All work needs to be conducted in coordination and compliance with HR procedures, policies, and processes
• As part of Change & Comms activities, ensure stakeholder mapping is done for each impacted country
• Handle coordination with Change & Comms resource to support clear and timely communication of key messages to impacted employees
• Ensure all phases and toll-gate sign-offs happen according to the Transition Approach per each wave
• Build and manage the plan for work shadowing in the transition period, covering all services
• Continuously review resource allocation to ensure the stable execution of the transition
• Work closely with the service manager and process owners to ensure that all processes are clearly defined on the L4 level and ready for transition
• Make certain that all personnel involved possess explicit role descriptions and the necessary knowledge before initiating the transition phase
• Oversee the collaboration between local and SSC resources as required to ensure a smooth knowledge transfer
• Perform quality review to align documentation to global standards with the support of functional managers
• Ensure information flow and issue escalation according to the Transition Governance setup
• Act as the escalation point of contact for any change or issue requests related to the transition
• Identify and suggest improvement areas and backlog items as part of knowledge transfer and align with the Process Excellence Manager and the Senior Manager
• Ensure that the to-do split in roles and responsibilities are clearly understood between the countries and the SSC, and that new ways of working are embedded as part of stabilizing BAU operations
• As a part of knowledge management, ensure that all new knowledge/improvements are properly documented and added to the relevant Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs) and/or the knowledge management database
• Ensure process documentation is maintained, accessible, changes communicated/training provided, etc.
• Develop process improvement initiatives, improving quality and efficiency of operations, getting approval through relevant governance forums (to be facilitated by the transformation office for large initiatives)
• Supports design initiatives (pool of resources/process experts) across the organization and brings the tools, methods, and approaches to accelerate the work
• Manage transition and project resources against skills, workload and availability, taking into consideration any project-specific needs
• Identify and execute potential future Finance transition activities as necessary for immediate process improvements and cost savings in the SSC and regions
• Contribute to the establishment of the Service and Process Management and promote a positive team culture

• 5+ years of experience with transition management from a shared services organisation or outsourcing organization
• Experience from a similar industry
• Extensive transition and transformation experience required, best from multiple global organisations
• Experience with ERP systems
• SAP proficiency required
• Good to have experience in S/4 Hana
• Depth and breadth in understanding of current and emerging technologies, especially around Automation and GenAI
• Fluent in English - verbally and written
• Project management of large change projects
• Effective stakeholder management and good collaboration skills
• Good level of understanding of key Finance processes, especially in Operational Finance
• Knowledge of process documentation and knowledge transfer methodology
• Professionally motivated and proactive personality
• High degree of flexibility to adjust to varying time zones and possible changes in scope
• International mindset and showcases understanding of cultural differences

Good to have experience in S/4 Hana

• Fitness Subsidy
• Retirement Benefit Plan
• Engaging position that allows for significant professional and personal growth within an inspiring international work setting
• Work alongside individuals from different backgrounds who are motivated by excellence and evolving their skillsets