Finance Business Process Owner

DescriptionPosition Title: Finance Business Process Owner Reports to: Transformation Management Office DirectorLocation: Buffalo NY or Chicago, ILLactalis Heritage Dairy is currently seeking candidates to join our team in Chicago or Buffalo! Lactalis Group, the world leader in dairy, is a family-owned business with more than 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals worldwide, committed to providing healthy and delicious dairy products that bring people together every day. At Lactalis, our core values of AMBITION, ENGAGEMENT, and SIMPLICITY are at the heart of everything we do.If you re looking for a unique experience with a company that offers strong brands, professional expertise, and a dynamic work environment that champions entrepreneurial spirit, hands-on responsibility, and real opportunity for career development, we want to hear from you!Lactalis Heritage Dairy: inviting you to share with us your STORY, your PASSION, and your EXPERTISE.From your PASSION to oursThe Finance Business Process Owner (BPO) is a key position within LUSA Transformation Management Office, responsible for driving change and delivering value. The Finance BPO is responsible for managing and optimizing the financial processes within the SAP system. This role involves collaborating with various departments to ensure financial processes are aligned with SAP Core Model design and corporate goals. This role involves ensuring that SAP Core Model financial modules operate efficiently and effectively, aligning with business requirements and compliance standards. The SAP Finance BPO will lead process improvement initiatives, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and provide expert guidance on SAP finance functionalities.Function Challenges: The Lactalis Group has embarked on an enterprise processes standardization strategy that requires successful implementation of the "Lactalis Integrated System" (L.I.S.) program, based on SAP Core Model and a suite of integrated applications. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and optimizing procurement processes through SAP S/4HANA, including supporting applications. This role requires a strong understanding of procurement best practices, ERP systems, and BPO operations. Key Stakeholders:Lactalis American Group Finance & Accounting team(s)Information System - LIS Technical Program ManagerBPOs of other Streams in France & the USRoll Out manager of the different divisions in the USIT Teams (Internal & external service providers)From your EXPERTISE to oursKey responsibilities for this position include:SAP Process Management:Ensure the adoption of the processes defined in the Core Model and propose continuous improvement and optimization in their business area. Oversee and manage end-to-end financial processes within the SAP Core Model, including modules such as FI (Financial Accounting), Treasury & Banking, and others as relevant. Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement changes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.Develop and maintain process documentation and ensure adherence to standardized procedures.Collaboration and Communication:Work closely with cross-functional teams including corporate and USIT, and other business units to align LIS Core Model Financial processes with organizational objectives.Serve as the primary point of contact for finance-related SAP process issues and inquiries.Facilitate regular meetings and workshops with stakeholders to gather input and provide updates on process improvements.System Enhancement and Integration:Partner with IT to evaluate and implement LIS Core Model and toolsEnsure seamless integration of SAP with other enterprise systems.Monitor system performance and address any issues that impact financial processes.Compliance and Risk Management:Ensure financial processes comply with regulatory requirements and internal policies.Identify and mitigate risks associated with financial processes.Conduct regular audits and assessments to ensure process integrity and accuracy.Training and Development:Develop and deliver training programs for finance team members and other stakeholders on new processes and systems.Support continuous learning and development within the finance team to foster a culture of process improvement.Performance Measurement:Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of financial processes.Provide regular reports and insights to senior management on process performance and improvement initiatives.