R2r Global Process Owner

Job Purpose:
In this role you will be responsible for the governance and proactive development and enhancement of the company’s end-to-end Record-to-Report (R2R) processes.

An essential part of this role will be to define and communicate a clear vision and strategy for all R2R end-to-end processes and help translate this strategy into operational goals, objectives, and roadmaps. You will need to make key decisions related to R2R processes including target setting, process performance management and financial management with a focus on reducing process costs, increasing efficiency, and maximising investment returns. You will be required to use your expertise and previous experience to contribute to and influence strategic direction for the company’s R2R function.

This role will require you to manage multiple resources (internal & external), coordinate and motivate others. You must collaborate with the Head of Finance Operations, Shared Service Centre (SSC) R2R Global Delivery Lead, R2R Process Experts and peer Global Process Owners (GPOs) to ensure effective and efficient streamlining of process operations and identification of cross-process synergies

**About Group Finance**

In joining RWS’s Finance team you will be a critical part of supporting a listed world-leading provider of technology-enabled language, content, and intellectual property services. RWS has growing revenues of over £750m through a combination of value accretive acquisitions and organic growth. Group finance, led by our Group CFO; Candy Davies, includes diverse teams across the globe operating in functions including business partnering, operational finance, specialist, and group functions. We cover a footprint of over 100 legal entities in 43 different countries worldwide.

It’s a very exciting time to join RWS Finance for an individual who enjoys change and making an impact As part of the overall RWS business strategy we are making a significant investment in upgrading our financial systems and processes to deliver enhanced reporting and control, more efficient processing enabling great value through enhanced business partnering and decision support.

Job Overview:
**Key Responsibilities**

**Set Strategic Direction and Establish R2R Process Vision**
- Define and communicate a clear vision and strategy for end-to-end R2R processes
- Define, communicate, and drive adoption of policies and procedures
- Develop and translate strategy into operational goals, objectives, and R2R process roadmap
- Design the end-to-end R2R processes
- Lead ERP process design and implementation activities for R2R processes
- Support and drive change management efforts to ensure colleague behaviour change when required

**Drive Continuous Improvement of R2R Processes**
- Drive R2R standardisation and continuous improvement initiatives
- Develop prioritised pipeline of R2R process improvements
- Build business cases to obtain funding for R2R process improvement opportunities considering cost and value
- Anticipate needs and assess R2R company function and processes and manage business risk taking
- Identify, capture and escalate issues that may impact R2R end-to-end process globally
- Support continuous improvement programmes with Programme Delivery Leads

**Monitor R2R Process Performance and Ensure Compliance**
- Inform the definition of R2R service level agreements (SLA)
- Develop analytics-driven reporting to measure efficiency of end-to-end R2R processes
- Ensure compliance and accuracy of R2R process activities with all policies, procedures, and regulations including updating for changes in accounting guidance and regulatory requirements
- Handle R2R policy and controls ownership and ensure process documentation is regularly reviewed and kept up to date
- Participate in governance forums to provide input on items such as R2R process scope and service delivery and assist in resolving operational issues
- Manage retained organisation to execute specific or localized activities performed outside of Shared Service Centre (SSC) or controllership

**Coordinate Stakeholder Engagement**
- Promote a process-oriented culture with a focus on R2R process excellence and collaboration with R2R process stakeholders
- Collaborate with the Programme Delivery Leads, Head of Finance Operations, SSC R2R Global Delivery Lead, R2R Process Experts and peer Global Process Owners (P2P GPO and O2C GPO) to set the R2R vision, develop the roadmap and support execution
- Collaborate with corporate functions across the board to ensure any required changes to policies, procedures, and R2R processes are implemented
- Collaborate with Master Data team to align on best practices and standards and data issues
- Communicate effectively as a spokesperson and leader for the end-to-end R2R processes, aiding stakeholders as the eyes and ears of the process
- Manage R2R system and process interfaces with external partners

**Share Leading Practice**
- Develop strong relationships with all stak