Finance Operations Expert II - R2R

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In short

As a Senior Finance Operations Expert II in Record-to-Report (R2R), you will lead operational excellence by analyzing performance, identifying risks, and driving standardization. This role requires a university degree with 6-7 years of relevant finance experience and a strong understanding of R2R processes and finance operations.

Responsibilities

  • Drive operational excellence across the R2R tower.
  • Monitor, analyse and interpret KPIs, SLAs and operational performance.
  • Perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and ensure sustainable corrective actions.
  • Drive standardization across countries and challenge local deviations.
  • Drive continuous improvement focused on the 3Es.
  • Lead/support country escalations and operational reviews with IBM.
  • Support/Lead Business Verification (BV) testing and provide operational feedback.
  • Identify simplification, automation and optimization opportunities.
  • Provide operational insights and recommendations.
  • Coach Finance Operations Experts I.
  • Represent OSS in governance meetings when required.
  • Drive the reduction of manual journals through automation and process improvements.
  • Challenge and reduce low-value journals.
  • Reduce journals posted during Month-End Close (MEC).
  • Improve Month-End Close performance and operational readiness.
  • Improve reconciliation quality, timeliness and Balance Sheet integrity.
  • Ensure compliance with accounting controls, governance and global standards.

Requirements

  • University degree and 6–7 years of relevant Finance experience, or minimum 9 years of overall relevant professional experience.
  • Strong understanding of Record-to-Report processes and end-to-end Finance operations.
  • Experience analysing KPIs, SLAs and operational performance.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Passion for Operational Excellence, standardization and continuous improvement.
  • Ability to collaborate with Countries, IBM and cross-functional stakeholders.
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Company

IKEA

Job Posted

1 month ago

Employment Type

Full Time

WorkMode

On Site

Experience Level

Senior

Locations

Bengaluru, India

Qualification

Bachelor

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