Transformation Manager - Nikon : Job Details

The Transformation Manager will lead efforts to optimize financial processes, including those of newly acquired entities. This role involves identifying opportunities for process improvements, standardization, automation, and simplification. The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams, including Finance, SAP specialists, IT personnel, treasury, tax, planning, and other departments, as well as service providers, to drive transformational projects that align with organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with teams to identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Develop and implement strategies for standardizing financial processes across entities.
• Identify and evaluate technologies and tools that can drive process automation and simplification.
• Work closely with IT and software partners, including SAP, to implement automation solutions.
• Partner with Finance, treasury, tax, planning, and other departments to ensure alignment and integration of finance transformation initiatives.
• Liaise with service providers to gain a comprehensive understanding of financial processes and map transactional workflows.
• Engage with stakeholders to discuss project requirements, potential benefits, and gain necessary approvals for proposed changes.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders to facilitate smooth implementation of transformation initiatives.
• Lead and manage transformation projects from inception through to execution, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with strategic objectives.
• Track project progress and provide regular reports to management.
• Set criteria for project selection and prioritization based on business needs, resource availability, and potential impact.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of process improvements and transformation projects.
• Monitor project success after implementation, and revisit completed transformation projects with service providers to ensure continued application of developed processes.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation of processes, project plans, and implementation strategies.
• Establish reporting procedures or governance to ensure transparency and accountability in transformation initiatives.
• Ensure that all project documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and accessible to relevant stakeholders.

Ancillary Responsibilities:

• All other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5 to7 years of relevant experience in finance transformation, process improvement, or a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of SAP and other financial technologies.
• Excellent project management skills with a track record of managing cross-functional projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at various levels.
• Professional certification (e.g., PMP) is a plus.
• Experience working in a multinational organization, including integration of newly acquired entities.
• Familiarity with IFRS.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% to support project initiatives and collaborate with geographically dispersed teams.
• Ability to work outside of regularly scheduled work hours as needed to meet deadlines, support project deliverables, or other business needs.