Global Process Owner - R2R at Anglo American

Job Description:

The Global Process Owner will drive the overall strategy, design, policies, transformation, and standardization of the process area, and determine how to fulfill customer requirements, and ensure that the end-to-end process delivers on its goals of transformation and finance business process optimization. The global process owner will act as the owner for the … process, designing and owning the end-to-end process across functional, geographic and business unit boundaries, ensuring standardisation and efficiency, and implementing policies, effective controls and KPIs

• GPO will be responsible for measuring and analysing the performance of the end-to-end process to identify opportunities for improvement

• GPO will be responsible for architecting improvement initiatives including scanning the market for appropriate solutions (tech, SAAS solutions etc)

• GPO will need to work with the in-progress finance transformation programme to advise on the solution deployment, including Blackline, and create a roadmap for onward improvement

• Creates, owns and maintains the R2R Global Process enterprise wide vision that is fit for purpose and that is delivering production and management efficiencies leading to high performance.

• Accountable for the successful design, implementation and continuous improvement of “best in class” standard Global R2R processes that comply to regulatory and statutory requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, and ensures the integrity of financial data.

• The GPO is responsible for creating smoothly functioning global processes, using analytics providing solid trend data that clearly points up weaknesses and strengths

• The GPO works “hand in hand” with the Process Delivery Lead in the shared service centre (GSS). Constant, reliable measurement of the proper metrics and KPIs is needed to benchmark and optimize performance on an ongoing basis

• Drive the implementation of process changes that the use of automation and system capability

• Assumes responsibility for the design and implementation of appropriate process performance metrics to ensure optimal service delivery

Qualifications:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA or equivalent)

• Working knowledge of Blackline is essential

• In depth knowledge and understanding of the mechanics in the R2R process stream and how these fit into the end-to-end financial process environment.

• Experience of working within SOX or similar regulatory environment

• Knowledge of the mining/extractive sector

• Operational experience of SAP (S4 HANA preferred) and working knowledge of broader Finance toolset including HFM Experienced in driving transformation projects or change initiates

• Experienced in a Global Business Services environment would be beneficial

• Manages large and complex projects and ensures changes are embedded into business as usual process

• Coaches and manages people

• Delegates effectively and utilise efficient work practices to ensure work is performed at the appropriate level

Additional information:

What we offer

When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We’re a large, successful multinational company – and we’re still growing all the time.