Description:

Key Responsibilities:

Process Transformation & Innovation

- Lead end-to-end process redesign initiatives across financial Controllership operations,
managing large-scale, cross functional initiatives that touch multiple geographies, business units
and stakeholder groups to standardise workflows and eliminate inefficiencies.

- Architect scalable operating models that support business growth while reducing complexity
& operational risk

- Champion automation & digital transformation leveraging RPA, AI/ML, and intelligent
workflow solutions

- Establish PPE governance frameworks with clear ownership, controls, & performance
metrics

- Drive standardisation & harmonisation of processes across regions & business units

- Drive technology enablement and integration across a complex systems landscape including
SAP, non-SAP ERP applications, and emerging AI solutions, ensuring seamless data flow and
process automation that reduces manual effort and strengthens controls.

- Pioneer the adoption of Agent AI and intelligent automation within controllership processes,
evaluating use cases, managing implementation, and realizing measurable benefits in
efficiency, accuracy, and strategic value delivery.

Operational Excellence & Quality Management

- Spearhead financial reporting transformation initiatives, streamlining reporting processes and
leveraging automation to deliver timely, accurate insights that support strategic decision-making
across the organization.

- Design & implement comprehensive quality assurance frameworks with zero-defect mindset

- Deploy Lean Six Sigma methodologies to eliminate waste, reduce variation, & optimise
resource utilization

- Build continuous improvement culture through kaizen events, process mining, & root cause
analysis

- Operationalise KPI dashboards & real-time monitoring capabilities for proactive issue
resolution

- Lead defect prevention programs & implement mistake-proofing techniques across critical
processes

Regulatory & Compliance Excellence

- Ensure process designs meet regulatory requirements (UK ACG, Basel, PRA, IFRS, tax &
Regulatory compliance)

- Strengthen controls environment while simplifying processes & reducing operational burden

- Support audit readiness through robust documentation, testing protocols, & evidence
management

- Drive remediation of audit findings & regulatory observations with sustainable solutions

Capability Building

- Develop training programs to upskill finance teams on process improvement methodologies

- Create centre of excellence for process optimization, automation, and quality management

- Mentor Process leaders on operational excellence principles & change management

Qualifications:

- MBA, Master's in Finance, or equivalent advanced degree

- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification required; Master Black Belt preferred

- Professional certifications (CA, CPA, CFA, CIMA, or equivalent) highly valued