Operations Lead - Finance Shared Services

Job Summary:

• The primary purpose of to lead key projects associated with Accounts Payable Process of Lowe s US
• The primary purpose of this role is to Lead the team that is responsible for Accounts Payable Management.
• They need to ensure to effectively manage the team performance in their assigned sub-process.
• To Define business processes that efficiently works across location. Onboard and train new team members to the process.
• Build metrics and measurements that drive operational excellence.
• Should be able to determine potential risks in deliverables and appropriately mitigate them or escalate where required.
• Should have a strong understanding of the processes and drive best practices through discipline business process management.
• The lead must understand business goals while effectively collaborating across business, product and technology teams to manage processes to achieve all business requirements.
• The Lead must also display Core Behaviours of the Organization and Collaborate effectively with the Internal and External Stake Holders.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Core Responsibilities:

• Responsible to attract, hire, engage, develop and retain the team for Accounts Payable Operations
• Represent the team as Subject Matter Expert
• Liaise between Operations and Internal Teams to resolve queries efficiently
• Responsible to manage optimal work allocation and deliverables on time with optimal accuracy
• Responsible to work cross functionally across business teams, product and technology to meet business requirements
• Build effective Reporting of the Process
• Responsible to partner effectively with stakeholders and partners in the US (Mooresville/Boucherville) team
• Establish right Workflow, DTP Management, Compliance, Staffing, Quality, Technology to have a smooth Operations
• Establish, maintain and communicate metrics and progress on all AP activities
• Institutionalize right metrics to drive Operational Excellence & Efficiency
• Establish well defined processes that drive strong results
• Improve Internal workflow and maintain optimization and build efficient process mechanisms.
• Build Business Continuity Plans that addresses all probable risks

Years of Experience:

Required:

• Overall 9+ years of experience in P2P Process/Retail with a strong understanding of Accounts Payable practices.

Preferred:

• Experience with process improvements/system enhancements/automation related to accounting functions.
• 2+ years of leadership experience is desired
• Education Qualification & Certifications (optional)
• Bachelor s degree in accounting, Information Systems or other related field
• Required Minimum Qualifications:
• Skill Set Required
• Primary Skills (must have)
• Ensure Accountability - Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Accounting and Retail Acumen - deep understanding of, accounts payables.
• Self-motivated, and excellent verbal/written skills
• Excellent time management/organizational skills