Manager Business Process Excellence, Record To Report

Job Description

Position Summary The Business Process Excellence Manager Record to Report is responsible for leading the transformation and optimization of Finance & Controlling processes at ZEISS. This key role involves driving the SAP S/4HANA implementation to standardize and harmonize the Record to Report cycle, enhancing efficiency and compliance across the organization. Responsibilities: Workstream Ownership: Lead the R2R workstream across design, deployment, and sustain phases for global Procurement processes. • Process Analysis & Design: Identify inefficiencies, gather business requirements, and conduct Fit to Standard workshops. Develop AS-IS & TO-BE process maps leveraging SAP S/4HANA capabilities. • Solution Design & Requirement Analysis: Identify process gaps, document requirements, and translate them into functional designs. Manage dependencies with L2C, S2C, PTP and other streams. • System Integration and Optimization: Collaborate with IT and external consultants to ensure the successful integration of the SAP S/4HANA system. Focus on building a robust Record to Report system that supports organizational needs and compliance requirements. • Communication and Change Management: Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization to promote the transformation agenda. Manage change proactively by engaging stakeholders and facilitating adaptation to new processes and systems. Required Knowledge & Experience • Bachelors/master’s degree in business administration, in Finance, Accounting or a related field. • Minimum of 8 years’ experience: o as a key user or a Business user in Finance domain managing projects focused on business process excellence, particularly within SAP ERP transformations in R2R (Record to Report). Experience in SAP S4 HANA FICO (Finance & Controlling) as a Process expert is good to have • Proficiency in R2R processes likeo Financial Accounting Asset management o General Ledger Page 3 of 3 o Tax Accounting & compliance Intercompany Process o Accounts payable/Receivable o Financial/Group reporting Closure • Expertise Financial in the necessary tools like- Signavio, JIRA, SAP Exceptional leadership and strategic thinking skills • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of working with diverse teams and influencing leadership.