Service Manager Finance Back Office Job in Louis Dreyfus Company

The Service Manager Finance Back Office oversees and ensures the smooth operation and evolution of our finance-related back-office solutions. Responsibilities include:
Owning end-to-end finance global DT&A solutions, including solution delivery, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Aligning with C-level stakeholders, BPOs, or functional/regional heads to ensure synchronization with business priorities.
Managing communication, socialization, and adoption of plans to meet business outcomes.
Ensuring programs, projects, and enhancements are on track based on KPIs.
Overseeing solution design, standardization, and evolution.
Leading key back-office initiatives and transformations.
Main Accountabilities:
Manage impeccable end-to-end solution processes.
Engage business and DT&A organizations effectively.
Handle financials, including budgeting, contract reviews, and cost negotiations.
Lead vendor management and establish IT as an inspirational leader.
Contribute to and lead back-office structural optimizations.
Enhance project management maturity and ensure timely, transparent reporting.
Structure processes, governance, and reporting to track the portfolio of changes.
Maintain and update the portfolio of SAP projects.
Coordinate and enforce quality controls and phase gatekeeping.
This document is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this job. All employees may be
required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. The Company reserves the right to modify responsibilities to respond
to changing business demands.
Knowledge and Experience:
Education
Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent work experience
Bachelor's or Master's degree in finance
Experience
5+ years leadership role in global organization
10+ years of IT and IT services management experience
5+ years of in-depth financial accounting and budget management.
Proficiency in various project methodologies (Agile/Scrum/Kanban/Waterfall/Six Sigma).
Proven leadership in multiple SAP S/4 projects.
Knowledge
Expertise in Finance, Accounting, Controlling, Treasury, Payment, and Bank processes.
Familiarity with key financial processes like Hedging in commodities or trading.
Best practices in project management.
Knowledge in application landscape and portfolio management.
Experience with geographically dispersed teams.
Languages:
Fluent English (oral and written) is essential.
Soft skills:
Experience in global companies and reporting lines in EMEA and the Americas.
Strong analytical and critical thinking capabilities.
A proactive mindset for improvements and innovation.
Excellent teamwork, communication, and collaboration skills.
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Business & Technical skills:
Expertise in SAP S/4 FI/CO.
Comprehensive knowledge of Issue and Risk Management.
Proficient project management skills; Project Management certification is a plus.
Agile and waterfall methodology experience; Agile certification is advantageous.
Strong financial acumen for managing projects and driving cost optimization.