Finance Head - Global Business Services

As the Finance Head - Global Business Services (GBS) at Knorr-Bremse, you will have the responsibility of overseeing the delivery and leading the transformation and scaling of KB Global Business Services. Your role will involve managing the centralization of key functional scope areas across finance and driving operational efficiencies to ensure consistent high-quality service delivery. This position plays a critical role in shaping a best-in-class GBS organization that supports KB's vision and growth journey. You will be tasked with the following key responsibilities: - Strategic Leadership & Business Transformation: Establish a robust GBS operating model to support the rapid expansion of operations, ensuring agility and cost-effectiveness. Leverage industry best practices to optimize service delivery and implement digital solutions for process standardization & automation. - Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with KB's global and regional leadership to align GBS objectives with business priorities. - Change Management: Lead change management efforts associated with process improvements, system upgrades, and organizational transformations within the GBS organization. - Technology Integration: Oversee SAP-based Finance transformations to align with KB's broader IT roadmap. - Service Delivery Excellence & Performance Management: Define and track KPIs to drive efficiency, manage the financial sustainability of the GBS function, and promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. Requirements for this role include: - 15-18+ years of experience in Global Business Services (Finance), with at least 10 years in a leadership role. - Proven expertise in scaling global business services for industrial/manufacturing sector companies. - Strong understanding of financial controls, multi-jurisdictional compliance, and regulatory frameworks. - Experience with SAP, Oracle, Workday, and automation technologies (RPA, AI-driven analytics). - Exceptional leadership and team management skills. - Skilled in strategic and creative thinking, with the ability to identify and execute practical solutions to complex challenges. - Ability to excel in unstructured and fast-changing environments, adapting quickly to trends and making informed decisions that align with organizational goals. - Demonstrated ability to lead high-growth transitions and manage complex change initiatives effectively.,