BBS Finance Transformation Lead

Role Purpose Statement

• The BBS Finance Transformation Lead will be accountable for BBS Finance Services best-in-class process and technology design, leading and managing process standardization efforts across PTP, OTC and RTR.
• This person will liaison with the BT team for working system migration, improvements, and implementation of the same in the centers.
• Work with BT team in the efforts of design SAP HANA.
• This person will oversee the global transition to new global process, technology and service model and ensure Effective implementation of Org Change Management for the necessary process and system changes.
• Lead efforts to define and design to be processes for finance.
• Finance Transformation Lead will collaborate with Global Finance Services Leads and Finance Functional Leadership to ensure proper implementation and execution of process, policy, controls, technology, service delivery model, change management, communication and performance metrics.
• S/he will be leading a team of experienced project managers / consultants and will work very closely with Global Functional Leads; Global / Regional Process Owners and BBS centers to deliver program objectives for the Bunge businesses across globe.

Main Accountabilities

Drive Finance Transformation Programs

• Be accountable for and drive end-to-end process transformation initiatives for finance (PTP, RTR, OTC and Treasury), evaluating & proposing solutions related to the process transformation, new-age technologies, service locations, RPA opportunities; process performance management, with a focus on reducing process costs, increasing efficiency, and maximizing investment returns
• Lead due-diligence exercises for business to identify target state solution; key benefits; business case & implementation charter
• Identify potential areas of risk and work alongside key partners to develop mitigation actions, thereby ensuring successful achievement of business outcomes
• Engage with business leadership in finance / Tax to gain buy-in for various transformation initiatives being implemented for the business
• Create and own the design of detailed integrated plans for the end-to-end transformation project including transition to BBS; automation; operating model change etc.
• Design & manage governance program as per BBS Transformation guidelines with all stakeholders
• Define savings tracks for each of the initiatives and drive realization of the same as defined in the business case
• Drive creation & implementation of the Global Process Design to ensure services conducted by the BBS are clearly delineated, and that regional intricacies affiliated with specific processes are documented and socialized with the overall Bunge organization

Team Management

• Guide / Mentor teams to be able to own projects independently with minimal supervision required
• Enable teams (including third party consultants) to engage & successfully complete projects assigned to them
• Identify growth / learning charters for the team and mentor them to be ready to take higher responsibilities / complex programs

Collaboration & Governance

• Work with other project managers to share learnings / opportunities to improve
• Work with BBS Centers / Regional / Global Teams to troubleshoot any pain areas

Education & Experience

• 15+ years of work experience in a similar role preferably in Agribusiness / Commodity trading industry
• Exposure to B2B Business; Supply Chain will be a key differentiator
• Minimum Education Qualification - CA / ICWA / MBA
• Additional experience with Project Management / Lean / Six Sigma / PMO certification will be a plus.

About Bunge

• Bunge (NYSE: BG) is a world leader in sourcing, processing and supplying oilseed and grain products and ingredients.
• Founded in 1818, Bunge's expansive network feeds and fuels a growing world, creating sustainable products and opportunities for more than 70,000 farmers and the consumers they serve across the globe.
• The company is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri and has 25,000 employees worldwide who stand behind more than 350 port terminals, oilseed processing plants, grain facilities, and food and ingredient production and packaging facilities around the world.