Product Manager Senior - Procure-to-Pay (P2P)

We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light, and more things to come… for our customers, our communities, and our planet.    Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light, and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting and Lighting Controls (ABL) and the Intelligent Spaces Group (ISG), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives.     We are positioned at the intersection of sustainability and technology. Our businesses develop technology that helps save our customers energy and reduce their carbon emissions. We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and location-aware applications. Job SummaryAre you eager to drive impactful improvements in our cash operations? Do you have the expertise to manage critical financial system integrations that connect Technology, Finance, and Operations? Join Acuity Brands as a Senior Product Manager to lead and optimize our Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes and Treasury operations, with future opportunities to expand into Accounts Receivable (AR).We are seeking an innovative and dedicated product manager to focus on the integration and optimization of P2P and Treasury processes within our financial systems, including GEP Smart and multiple ERP platforms, particularly Oracle. This role is critical to ensuring effective cash flow management, enhancing operational workflows, improving financial accuracy, and maintaining compliance. As our roadmap progresses, there will be an opportunity for this position to take ownership of AR processes, contributing to our broader cash lifecycle management. If you have a strong background in financial systems and a passion for streamlining cash processes, we invite you to help shape the future of our cash operations.Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)P2P Integration: Lead the integration of P2P processes within GEP Smart in alignment with our cloud-based ERP’s Accounts Payable module and Oracle EBS. Ensure that solutions meet business needs, compliance standards, and operational objectives for effective cash management.Strategic Cash Process Planning: Own the product roadmap for cash outflow (P2P) and cash movement (Treasury) processes, with a future focus on cash inflow (AR, Cash Application, Collections, etc.). Identify and drive opportunities for improvement to streamline cash operations and enhance financial accuracy.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Build and maintain relationships across Technology, Finance, and Operations to ensure integrated solutions that meet cross-functional needs. Facilitate meetings to align on objectives, timelines, and resource allocation.Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks associated with P2P and Treasury integrations and process changes. Develop proactive strategies to minimize disruptions to cash operations.Performance Tracking: Define and monitor KPIs for integrated P2P and Treasury processes, using performance data to guide continuous improvement efforts.Change Management: Lead change management initiatives to promote adoption of new systems and processes in P2P and Treasury. Provide training and support to end-users to ensure a smooth transition and sustainable benefits.To Be Successful in This RoleSuccess in this role requires a blend of skills and character traits essential for managing and expanding transformative projects within cash processes:Holistic Financial Insight: Deep understanding of finance, operations, and technology interconnections, particularly in cash outflow and movement processes, focusing on technology that enhances efficiency and financial accuracy.User-Centric Design and Empathy: Commitment to creating intuitive, easy-to-use financial systems that simplify cash workflows. Empathy for end-users is essential, enabling you to gain insights and solve problems effectively.Data-Driven Decision Making: Strong analytical skills and a data-driven mindset are crucial for identifying and prioritizing enhancements to cash processes.Proactive Problem Solving: Ability to address complex problems by asking the right questions, gathering information, and prioritizing solutions based on business impact.Strategic Implementation: Capability to establish and manage KPIs for cash processes, adapting the roadmap to align with strategic organizational goals.Collaborative Leadership: Comfortable working in a matrixed environment, able to communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders, and understanding diverse perspectives to deliver optimized solutions.Resilience and Adaptability: Ability to embrace the challenges of problem discovery, experimentation, and adaptation, seeing each step as a learning opportunity.Skills and Minimum Experience RequiredBachelor’s Degree4+ years of experience in Product Management, particularly within procure-to-pay and cash management processes.Strong understanding of P2P processes, cash management, and Treasury.Project Management Skills: Proficient in managing complex projects involving multiple system integrations.Analytical and Problem-Solving AbilitiesEffective Communication and Collaboration SkillsPreferred Skills and ExperienceAdvanced degree in Finance, Information Systems, or a related field.Experience with GEP Smart, Oracle ERP solutions, or similar financial platforms.Demonstrated success in transforming financial or cash-related systems and processes.In-depth knowledge and experience in P2P, Treasury, and O2C processesTravel Requirements1-20% We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Please click here and here for more information.Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities:  As an equal opportunity employer, Acuity Brands is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you have difficulty using our online system due to a disability and need an accommodation, you may contact us at (770) 922-9000.  Please clearly indicate what type of accommodation you are requesting and for what requisition. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Acuity Brands from a third party, such as an Agency recruiter, including unsolicited resumes sent to an Acuity Brands mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Acuity Brands employees, or to Acuity Brands resume database will be considered Acuity Brands property. Acuity Brands will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.Acuity Brands will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This includes any Agency that is an approved/engaged vendor, but does not have the appropriate approvals to be engaged on a search.#LI-EG1E-Verify Participation Postere-verify.goveeoc.govThe range for this position is $120,800.00to $217,400.00. Placement within this range may vary, depending on the applicant’s experience and geographic location.