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L'Oréal · 2 weeks ago

Manager, Business Process Improvement, Finance

Tampa, FL

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

6+ years exp

L'Oréal is a leading beauty company dedicated to innovation and quality. They are seeking a Manager for Business Process Improvement within their Finance Shared Services team to enhance operational efficiency and lead strategic projects.

BeautyConsumer GoodsCosmetics

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Driving Process Innovation: Analyze differences, propose, initiate, and lead end-to-end process improvement projects, including defining, supervising, and executing roll-out plans

Training & Capability Building: Organize and lead targeted training sessions for Finance and/or Treasury teams on new processes and improvements

Strategic IT Partnership: Manage and foster relationships and communication with the IT department for aligned initiatives

Cross-Functional Project Leadership: Liaise effectively with Group and Division project teams across the organization, overseeing the implementation of group-wide projects and managing the impacts of local projects within the L’Oreal BEST finance team

Documentation & Governance: Maintain and update all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), L’Oreal BEST Finance documentation, and Service Level Agreements (SLAs)

Process Optimization & Project Leadership: Actively lead and drive continuous improvement initiatives, defining project plans with managers, developing action plans for leadership review, and ensuring seamless project implementation follow-up

Resource & Financial Management: Oversee project budget allocation and collaborate with leadership to estimate and manage workload impacts on finance teams

Stakeholder & Communication Management: Prepare and lead project status meetings and committees, manage internal project communications, and cultivate strategic relationships with the IT department (planning, resources, budget, communication)

Project Resource: Lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT) phases and ensure strict adherence to appropriate accounting/financial standards throughout all project implementations

Documentation & Governance: Develop and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for led projects

External Collaboration: Liaise with external consultants as needed for project implementation support within BEST Finance

Collaborate with managers to monitor Group KPIs and propose strategic action plans

Generate and analyze BEST-specific KPIs, partnering with managers to define and refine performance initiatives

Interpret key metrics, provide performance explanations, and actively drive outcomes for assigned projects

Conduct ad-hoc analyses to deliver critical insights on specific project challenges and opportunities

Qualification

Finance & AccountingProcess ImprovementProject ManagementERP (SAP)Six Sigma / LeanChange ManagementAnalytical skillsInterpersonal skillsEffective communicationTeamworkLeadership skills

Required

BA / BS degree required, preferably in Finance or Accounting

6+ Years of experience supporting Business Improvement Initiatives and Project Management

Knowledge of sound internal control principles and demonstrated ability to provide solutions to control issues

Proficiency in Finance & Accounting

Project Management experience

Managerial experience

Ability to work both individually, and within a team environment, build strong relationships and maintain rapport with cross-functional business units, Internal Control teams and with external consultants

Experience with process improvement methodologies (incl. process design, lean, 6 sigma)

Good knowledge of accounting rules, standards and regulations

Respects deadlines and manages priorities

Effective communication – comfortable in presenting and explaining results to several counterparts (CFOs, Chief accountant)

Ability to manipulate a large amount of data

Must possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills; business acumen; leadership skills; oral and written communication skills; and excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to thrive in a dynamic, collaborative and fast-paced work environment

Travel to New Jersey and Montreal, Canada is required (Approx. 5%)

Strong Knowledge of ERP (SAP)

Project Management tools & methodology

Process Improvement methodologies

Solutions & Technology knowledge (Automation, PowerBI)

Change Management

Microsoft Office 365 (Mastering)

Teamwork and knowledge sharing

Ability to perform appropriate controls

Ability to communicate (coach teams, mentor and guide)

Ability to work in groups and delegate tasks

Ability to multi-task

Ability to enforce compliance on processes and accounting rules

Change management experience / Growth mindset

Preferred

Working knowledge of Finance and Accounting Policies and Procedures

Experience in shared service center

Experience in a multinational company

Consumer products company background

PMP certification nice to have

Six Sigma / Lean certification would be beneficial

Benefits

Competitive Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Pension Plan)

Hybrid Work Policy (3 Days in Office, 2 Days Work from Home)

Flexible Time Off (Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Vacation Buy Program, Volunteer Time, Summer Fridays & More!)

Access to Company Perks (VIP Access to L’Oréal’s Internal Shop for Discounted Products, Monthly Mobile Allowance)

Learning & Development Opportunities for Career Progression (Unlimited Access to E-learnings, Lunch & Learn Sessions, Mentorship Programs, & More!)

Employee Resource Groups (Think Tanks and Innovation Squads)

Access to Mental Health & Wellness Programs

Company

L'Oréal

Glassdoor4.0

No.1 Beauty Group Worldwide. No.1 most innovative company in Europe (Fortune's ranking).

Founded in 1995

Petaling Jaya, Selangor, MYS

10001+ employees

https://www.loreal.com/en/malaysia/

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