Manager - Process Improvement | Finance Shared Service Center | Corporate Services

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United A”rab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organisation to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day.

We are currently seeking an experienced finance professional to join our Finance Shared Service Center in the capacity of Manager - Process Improvement.

Overview of the role

Focused on end to end process improvement of all the Finance processes being executed within FSSC. PI Manager to (a) Drive continuous improvements and automation across I2P, O2C, Treasury, Tax and R2R processes (b) support head FSSC and tower heads in identifying process risk areas (c) Ensure delivery of external and internal MIS(d) Lead NPS and CSAT surveys (e) train teams on Six sigma and lean methodology

What you will do

FSSC process and control framework analysis and improvement

• Support PI leads in review of existing processes, perform risk assessment and best practice gap analysis and identify process improvement opportunities in terms of efficiencies, automation and technology enablement of FSSC operations
• Review current control framework, perform risk assessment and identify improvement opportunities
• Ensure Adequate quality controls are implemented, and robust measurement and reporting system is in place to drive Surprise Free Operations (SFO)
• Support in execution of IA audit observations; embed IA findings into Process and Improvement process and control framework development plan

FSSC process improvement initiatives

• Identify & mentor key quality initiatives Green/Black/Yellow Belt projects in FSSC
• Ensure standardization of documents (Process Maps, SOPs, SOWs, SLAs, Checklists etc.) along with tower heads
• Design & Lead implementation of Metrics (SLAs, RSLAs, CSLAs & KPIs) by tower (I2P, O2C, R2R, Tax & Treasury)
• Monitor timely circulation of Internal and External Dashboards (weekly, Monthly, Quarterly)
• Drive Optimization - Analysis of capacity, utilization & efficiency of processes, people and systems
• Development of metrics & dashboards in line with customer requirements, FMEA, CAPA etc.
• Develop and lead execution for launching NPS / Customer feedback survey

Automation

• Identify & lead automation of manual processes, interfaces and controls for process improvement
• Identify & drive Standardization & Simplification projects across all towers e.g. I2P, O2C, Treasury, Tax and R2R
• Drive Access controls/GRC controls

People management

• Assist management with career development activities for team lead and team members, including performance management and feedback
• Ensure adequate guidance and training of team members to meet service delivery targets
• Responsible for attrition management and timely backfills

Required skills to be successful

• Excellent project management skills
• Analytical mindset
• Process oriented, well organized
• Analyse end to end F&A process for identification of gaps/risks and mapping of quality controls (corrective & preventive)

What equips you for the role

• Bachelor’s degree in accountancy/MBA Finance, ACCA/CMA (or similar qualification)
• 5-7 years in a similar role with hands on experience using ERP systems. Preferably SAP), BI, Alteryx
• Excellent Coordination and stakeholder management skills
• Six sigma certified holder (preferably green belt)
• Ability to communicate and interact well

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