Global Process Owner- R2R

The Global Process Owner (GPO) for Record to Report (R2R) will lead NIQs global R2R processes and be a key member of the Finance Operations Global leadership team. This role focuses on driving standardization policy procedure optimization and strategic direction for NIQs R2R operations. The GPO will build strong relationships with Finance and business stakeholders to ensure best practices in endtoend Accounting and R2R processes.

The ideal candidate is a handson strategic leader with experience in making rapid impactful changes to improve R2R operations. She/He will manage process change and optimization projects own global process designs and standardizations and align priorities between global and local finance teams. Key goals include identifying and implementing projects that reduce costs enhance process value and improve internal controls.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

• Define the vision strategy and governance model for R2R at NIQ.
• Shape and design processes and controls fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Establish and execute plans to drive R2R performance and optimization.
• Ability to drive influence and deliver key business objectives.

Process Management

• Own and improve global R2R processes from a process and technology perspective.
• Manage business process transformations and oversee key R2R programs across global entities.
• Identify and implement improvement opportunities to enhance R2R metrics.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Management

• Align opportunities and priorities between Finance Operations global and local NIQ Finance teams and other functional teams.
• Work closely with the R2R Service Delivery Operations Lead to ensure processes operate as intended.
• Partner with the CAO office and Controllership to design and implement endtoend Accounting Policies and Procedures.
• Collaborate with the Finance Operations Enablement function (Knowledge Management L&D team Reporting and Analytics team).

Innovation and Optimization

• Recommend solutions and consolidate platforms to improve integration and reduce support burden.
• Maintain an uptodate understanding of bestinclass R2R processes and emerging developments.
• Ensure effective and efficient execution of R2R and general financial accounting processes through cuttingedge automation.

Performance and Reporting

• Set and track KPIs and ensure benefits realization.
• Communicate and collaborate with regional colleagues providing direction on key processes and changes sharing best practices and updating them on global initiatives.

Leadership and Advisory

• Build strong longterm strategic relationships with stakeholders partners and internal functions.
• Demonstrate executive presence and the ability to drive sustainable change in a complex structure.
• Provide advice and support to business and functional leaders on R2R matters.
• Exhibit exemplary leadership skills driving teams to toptier performance.
• Work closely with Business Process Outsourcers (BPO)

Qualifications :

Qualifications and Skills

• Qualified Chartered Accountant with 1520 years of experience
• Experience with multinational organizations and familiarity with complex structures.
• Proficient in SAP ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS
• Proven track record of process improvement and automation

Key Competencies:

EndtoEnd Process Governance

• Design and implement stronger governance for endtoend processes.
• Enhance transparency in endtoend processes.
• Achieve higher global process standardization.
• Drive sustainable process improvements.
• Improve process controls.
• Ability to handle multiple competing priorities

Stakeholder Alignment

• Enable streamlined and faster decisionmaking.
• Foster greater transparency and clarity in enterprisewide communication and collaboration.

Use of Technology and Automation

• Manage system and technology strategies effectively.
• Ensure consistent data structure and improved data quality.
• Promote the use of extreme automation.

Technical Knowledge

• Strong understanding of US GAAP and IFRS.
• Proficiency in SAP R2R.
• Knowledge of consolidations.
• Experience with statutory financial statement preparation.
• Familiarity with direct and indirect tax.

Additional Information :

Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• EmployeeAssistanceProgram (EAP)

About NIQ

NIQ is the worlds leading consumer intelligence company delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023 NIQ combined with GfK bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insightsdelivered with advanced analytics through stateoftheart platformsNIQ delivers the Full View. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100 markets covering more than 90% of the worlds population.

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