Manager – Group Accounting Operations & Shared Services Centre

Key Responsibilities

Delivering Best-in-Class Financial Operations

• Lead and optimize the Group Accounting Operations & Shared Services (GAOS) function, ensuring excellence in service delivery.
• Act as the primary liaison between our external partners (e.g., GAD) and internal finance teams, ensuring seamless collaboration and high customer satisfaction.
• Drive key financial KPIs, service level agreements (SLAs), and budget compliance to maintain world-class standards.
• Monitor and approve partner resource planning, costs, and budget allocations.
• Act as the focal point for issue resolution and escalation, ensuring quick and effective problem-solving.
• Collaborate with Global Process Owners (GPOs) to refine workflows, improve operational metrics, and implement industry best practices.
• Lead a team of process developers focused on O2C (Order-to-Cash), P2P (Procure-to-Pay), and R2R (Record-to-Report) functions.
• Strengthen internal controls to mitigate transaction risks and financial exposure.

Standardization & Future-Ready Operations

• Champion simplification, standardization, and digitization of financial processes to ensure scalability and efficiency.
• Maintain an in-depth understanding of accounting policies, driving alignment across systems and teams.
• Develop and monitor Master/Transitory Service Agreements (MSA/TSA) with structured reporting mechanisms and meaningful metrics.

Qualification & Requirements

You are a natural leader with a passion for driving change and fostering high-performing teams. You bring a strategic yet hands-on approach, seamlessly balancing big-picture thinking with operational execution. You are resilient and adaptable and thrive in fast-paced, high-growth environments and enjoy turning challenges into opportunities. As an exceptional communicator, you excel at influencing stakeholders across all levels, ensuring alignment and collaboration. You have a deep passion for innovation and sustainability drives you to contribute meaningfully to redefining the future of mobility.

What You Bring

• Global expertise in managing finance and accounting operations in a shared services or BPO environment.
• Deep understanding of O2C, S2P, and R2R processes within an international setting, preferably in the automotive or manufacturing industry.
• Proven success in leading F&A transitions, managing large-scale change initiatives, and implementing best-in-class service models.
• A data-driven mindset, leveraging KPIs to drive performance and strategic decision-making.
• Strong track record in business process improvement, policy development, and achieving operational excellence.
• 10+ years of experience in finance leadership roles within a global organization.

Benefits

• Insurance Benefits
• Retirement Benefits
• Vacation Policy
• Other Perks and Benefits…