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This critical leadership role will helm the transformation of our Record-to-Report (R2R) and Financial Planning& Analysis (FP&A;) functions. The Tower Lead will be responsible for re-engineering the financial close process, driving the implementation of next-generation EPM solutions, and establishing a \"single source of truth\" for financial data. We are looking for a visionary leader with deep technical expertise in SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) and S/4HANA who can drive rigorous data standardization while managing complex deployments. The candidate must possess the gravitas to lead global harmonization efforts and the technical acumen to bridge the gap between functional accounting requirements and system capabilities.

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Key Responsibility

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- R2R Transformation Leadership: Lead the end-to-end optimization of the financial close, consolidation, and reporting processes to reduce cycle time (fast close) and improve data accuracy.
- EPM Strategy & Implementation: Direct the deployment and adoption of SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) for planning, budgeting, and forecasting, transitioning legacy Excel-based processes to integrated system-driven workflows.
- Data Standardization & Governance: Drive global master data governance for the Chart of Accounts (CoA), Cost Centers, and Profit Centers to ensure consistent reporting hierarchies across all entities.
- Financial Consolidation: Oversee the modernization of consolidation logic and intercompany reconciliation processes, ensuring compliance with IFRS/US GAAP standards.
- Project & Change Management: manage concurrent R2R initiatives; develop comprehensive change management strategies to ensure user adoption of new controlling tools and methodologies.
- Reporting Harmonization:



Rationalize the management reporting landscape; lead the transition from static reports to agile, self-service dashboards using Power BI and SAC.
- Documentation & Compliance: Ensure all R2R processes and internal controls are documented in alignment with SOX requirements; manage external audit relationships regarding system changes.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with IT and Business Intelligence teams to design robust data models that support complex allocation cycles and profitability analysis.

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Qualification

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- Education: Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics; CPA/CA/ACCA certification is mandatory.
- Experience: 12-15 years of experience in Financial Controlling, Group Reporting, or R2R Transformation.
- Accounting Standards: Deep technical knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP, specifically regarding consolidation and revenue recognition.
- Planning Expertise: Extensive experience in designing Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Rolling Forecast processes.

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Technical skills

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- Core ERP: Deep SAP S/4HANA Finance (FICO) knowledge, specifically General Ledger, Asset Accounting, and Group Reporting.
- EPM/Planning: Expert-level proficiency in SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC); familiarity with SAP BPC/BW or Hyperion is highly desirable.
- Visualization: Strong experience with Power BI orTableau for management dashboarding.
- Data Tools: Understanding of BlackLine or similar accountreconciliation tools is a plus.

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Core competencies

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- Analytical Thinking:Ability to conceptualize complexdata models and financial hierarchies.
- Project Governance: Strict adherence to project schedules, budget tracking, and resource allocation.
- Stakeholder Influence: Proven abilityto align RegionalControllers and Group CFOs on standardized definitions and processes.
- Communication: Clear, concise reportingon project status,risks, and financial implications.

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