REGIONAL FINANCE FUNCTIONAL LEAD

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Join Our Team as Regional Finance Functional Lead

Main Purpose of the Role:

Regional Functional Lead serves as the senior representative and subject matter expert for a specific functional area (e.g., Finance, ISC, Commercial, Procurement) within the S4 HANA implementation project.

You are responsible for ensuring that the implemented solutions align with business objectives, meet the needs of all markets, and deliver value to the organization. Act as the primary liaison between the project team and internal stakeholders, handling escalations, driving decision-making processes, and facilitating cross-functional collaboration.

Your role plays a crucial role in driving process harmonization across all markets to create the AEI design, change management, and, creating And drafting requirements for testing ultimately contributing to the successful implementation of S4 HANA and the optimization of business processes.

Responsibilities:

• Business Representation and Escalation Handling: Act as the primary business representative and single point of contact for the designated functional area. Responsible for handling resolutions and escalations, ensuring timely and effective resolution of issues that arise during the S4 HANA implementation process.
• Process Design Council Representation: Serve as the representative for the designated functional area at the Process Design Council. Collaborate with other functional leads to drive alignment and ensure that process designs meet the needs of all markets and business units.
• Market Representation: Assume the responsibility for representing the designated functional area across all markets. Work closely with regional and market leaders to understand specific requirements and ensure that the implemented solutions are tailored to meet local business needs while maintaining global consistency.
• Strategic Planning and Decision Making: Provide strategic direction and leadership for the functional area, leveraging business acumen to identify opportunities for process improvement and optimization. Drive decision-making processes to ensure alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Foster collaboration and communication across functional teams, ensuring alignment of priorities and seamless execution of project deliverables. Work closely with IT teams, consultants, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Change Management and Training: Lead change management efforts within the functional area, driving awareness, buy-in, and adoption of new processes and technologies. Develop and deliver training programs to equip end-users with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively utilize the new S4 HANA system.
• Continuous Improvement: Champion a culture of continuous improvement within the functional area, regularly evaluating processes, identifying areas for optimization, and implementing best practices to drive efficiency and effectiveness.
• Risk Management: Proactively identify potential risks and issues related to the S4 HANA implementation, developing mitigation strategies and contingency plans to minimize impact on business operations.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure the quality and integrity of implemented solutions, conducting thorough testing and validation to confirm that requirements have been met and that the system functions as intended.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain comprehensive documentation of processes, requirements, and decisions related to the S4 HANA implementation. Generate regular reports and updates for stakeholders, providing transparency into project progress and key milestones.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in business process management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of successful involvement in S4 HANA implementation projects or similar large-scale enterprise transformations.
• Experience in working on Regional or global project, Process harmonization and setting regional processes a distinct advantage.
• Strong business acumen with a deep understanding of functional areas such as Finance, ISC, Commercial, and Procurement.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to effectively interface with cross-functional teams and senior management.

Benefits:

Enjoy a little extra with our benefits (the list of benefits applies to the Czech Republic)

• Annual bonus and salary review
• Flexible working
• 28 days off
• Contribution to pension scheme
• Lunch contribution
• Budget to enjoy our products
• Flexible benefits package
• Online medical service
• Paid volunteering time

Join our team and uncover even more exciting perks that make Asahi Europe &International an exceptional place to work
 

Company overview

Asahi Europe & International is part of Asahi Group Holdings, a global beer, spirits, soft drinks, and food group with leading positions in European and Asia-Pacific markets, listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Japan. As of November 2020, Asahi Europe & International Group runs 19 production facilities in 8 countries across Europe and is the custodian of some of the best beer brands in the world, including Asahi Super Dry, Pilsner Urquell, Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Grolsch and Kozel. Within the Asahi Group, the remit of Asahi Europe and International is also to develop and manage all export markets globally, outside of Japan and Oceania. Covering 90 markets and with over 10,000 passionate colleagues on board, the business is well positioned to inspire people around the world to drink better.

Asahi Europe and International (asahiinternational.com)

Functional overview

ABS encompass a broad range of financial activities designed to support businesses in their day-to-day financial operations, long-term planning, and compliance with regulations. These services are crucial for maintaining financial health, making informed decisions, and achieving the overall financial objectives of the organization. The key outputs of ABS are to provide accounting services including the summarizing and reporting of financial transactions of a business, preparing financial statements, managing accounts payable and receivable, and ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations. ABS is also responsible to adhere to multi-jurisdiction financial regulations and reporting requirements, including ensuring compliance with these regulations and ensure accurate and timely reporting to relevant authorities. In addition to this, ABS is to use effectively use financial software and systems to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and enhance data security.

We are committed to nurturing a workplace where we celebrate and respect difference, and support everyone to be true to who they are! At Asahi Europe and International we believe you can SHINE AS YOU ARE - no matter your age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disabilities, religion, or beliefs. We want to support you to be courageous in your individuality and to know that whoever you are and whatever your circumstances, you can belong with us without having to conform.