Senior Director, Record-to-Report (R2R) Stream SAP/S4Hana Lead

at  Lonza

This is a Europe-based role, at any of the following locations: Remote in UK, Germany, Spain, Netherlands. Regular travel is required.
Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.
We are looking for a Senior Director, Record-to-Report (R2R) Stream SAP/S4Hana Lead to join our Lonza team. The Stream Lead is accountable and responsible for successful implementation of R2R process under the NEXUS SAP S4/.Hana program. The incumbent is leading a team of Business Process & Solution Architects, managing day to day task of the team, and engaging with the business finance stakeholder in organization.
Kick start your career and join us for this exciting opportunity at Lonza!

Key responsibilities:

• Act as Sub-Project Manager of the Stream Record to Report (Finance and controlling)
• Lead the team of business & functional experts assigned to this stream
• Accountable for the deliverables of this stream including formal approval
• Drive the process harmonization across the finance & controlling functional
• Influence R2R functional discussion and decision in alignment with Lonza strategy
• Develop a detailed plan outlining the tasks, milestones and deliverables of this stream
• Coordinate with the S/4 Hana project management in terms of timeline and milestones
• Assign responsibilities, monitor progress, and ensure team adheres to deadlines
• Communicate project status, issues, and risks to relevant stakeholders regularly
• Identify and assess risks associated to the stream and develop mitigation strategies
• Facilitate workshops and discussions related to decision-making in this stream
• Work with process experts to analyze existing processes and identify improvements
• Collaborate with team to gather and review requirements as well as design solutions
• Ensure that functional requirements and solutions align with the overall objectives
• Cooperate with the Consultants and IT Experts to address solution related questions
• Organize prototype review sessions with relevant stakeholders to verify system build
• Collaborate with data specialists to ensure a smooth transition of data to S/4HANA
• Plan and organize system, process and data testing for assigned stream
• Prepare, plan and organize training materials and training execution

Key requirements:

• University Master degree in Business Administration or similar in Finance / Business
• Highly experienced in an International environment, preferably from a global operating company, extensive experience in Finance & Controlling Functions
• Proven experience in project management, particularly within SAP related projects
• Strong understanding of business processes & data analysis in Finance and Controlling areas
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Leadership capabilities to guide a diverse team
• Analytical and critical thinking skills
• In-depth understanding of ERP systems and their functionalities
• Knowledge of SAP Implementation methodologies and tools
• Proficient in identifying and managing risks
• Skilled in managing organizational change
• Adaptable and able to work in a dynamic project environment
• Team player with the ability to collaborate across functional areas

Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.
People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.
Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

• Act as Sub-Project Manager of the Stream Record to Report (Finance and controlling)
• Lead the team of business & functional experts assigned to this stream
• Accountable for the deliverables of this stream including formal approval
• Drive the process harmonization across the finance & controlling functional
• Influence R2R functional discussion and decision in alignment with Lonza strategy
• Develop a detailed plan outlining the tasks, milestones and deliverables of this stream
• Coordinate with the S/4 Hana project management in terms of timeline and milestones
• Assign responsibilities, monitor progress, and ensure team adheres to deadlines
• Communicate project status, issues, and risks to relevant stakeholders regularly
• Identify and assess risks associated to the stream and develop mitigation strategies
• Facilitate workshops and discussions related to decision-making in this stream
• Work with process experts to analyze existing processes and identify improvements
• Collaborate with team to gather and review requirements as well as design solutions
• Ensure that functional requirements and solutions align with the overall objectives
• Cooperate with the Consultants and IT Experts to address solution related questions
• Organize prototype review sessions with relevant stakeholders to verify system build
• Collaborate with data specialists to ensure a smooth transition of data to S/4HANA
• Plan and organize system, process and data testing for assigned stream
• Prepare, plan and organize training materials and training executio