The Senior Process expert Book-to-close is responsible for reviewing and optimizing the Book-2-close process design, ensuring compliance with Omya’s standards and internal control framework. This role implements identified process improvements, supports systemic implementa-tions, and collaborates with IT and other stakeholders to drive continuous improvement and pro-cess standardization along the OS&S end-2-end service line, spanning across Omya's headquarter and the business units.
Key Accountabilities
Book-2-close process design & improvement
- Continuously review current Book-2-close process design or dedicated sub-processes and identify areas for improvement.
- Propose and operationalize measures to optimize the process in close alignment with the OS&S Book-2-close delivery teams.
- Support process standardization and alignment across the end-2-end service scope, spanning across Omya's headquarter and Omya's business units.
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Book-2-close governance and compliance
- Develop and implement compelling KPIs to ensure an effective process management (steering dimensions: efficiency, compliance, quality)Apply and maintain process standards, templates and control matrices
- Establish and implement internal controls in line with Omya's Group ICS guidance and frameworks to mitigate risks and increase the level compliance in close collaboration with risk management
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and Omya’s process standardsEnsure proper maintenance of the process architecture documentation (e.g. Process Flow-Charts, etc.) and ensures further development of the process architecture in the course of the implementation
Book-2-close performance management and continuous improvement
- Collaborate closely with Omya's internal IT department and other relevant stakeholders to support configuration decisions and digital enablers (e.g., automation, process mining).
- Support prioritization of automation initiatives, e.g. for reconciliations, subledger-to-ledger integrations
- Ensure adequate systemic implementation into process design incl. definition of all system specifications
- Operationalize CI backlog measures and ensure regular tracking and maintenance of backlog items
Operational execution
- Oversee their field of responsibilities within the OS&S Process Management team and accomplishes tasks in a quality and timely manner aim order to maintain and develop the standard process model
- Support Group-wide projects / initiatives and adheres to milestones in a quality and timely manner
- Operationalize measures to improve the Book-2-close or respective sub-processes and introduce measures into the OS&S delivery teams
- Operationalize efficient handover points between upand downstream processes, e.g. align Order-to-cash, Procure-to-pay, Tax, Treasury
- Handle exceptions and resolve process-related issues promptly
- Specifies and documents business requirements and if required functional test scripts
- Develop training materials as required for the process and maintain playbooks and training materials
- Process scope for this process includes, among others GL accounting, Asset accounting and month-end closing
Knowledge and skills
Education
- University degree in Finance, Business Management, Business Administration or related field
Experience
- Min. 5 years of relevant working experience in a processor function-related position and leadership responsibilities
Knowledge and skills
- Proven experience with Book-2-close, Record-2-report process execution or related business field (Finance, Accounting)
- Deep knowledge of process modeling, service delivery frameworks & process governance
- Expertise in IFRS, internal controls, statutory reporting, and audit readiness
- Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies and transformation initiatives
- Hands‑on experience with SAP ERP, S/4HANA preferred
- Strong problem solving and root‑cause analysis skills with a bias to action
- Hands-on mentality and able to manage conflicts
- Willingness to question the status quo and to dig into details
- Strong organizational skills and ability to execute
- Creative and critical thinking skills
Other requirements
- Excellent command of both oral and written English are required
- Good command of both oral and written additional language is beneficial
- Willingness to travel up to 20-25%
WHAT DO WE OFFER?
- Hybrid Work Model: Flexibility to work from home and in the office, helping you achieve a healthy work-life balance.
- Ticket Restaurant: Enjoy a daily meal allowance to support your well-being.
- Flexible retribution: Kindergarten & Transport
- 30 Labor Days of Holidays: Ample time off to relax and recharge.
- Language Lessons: Access to language lessons to help you grow both personally and professionally.
- Medical Insurance: 60% company-subsidized medical insurance for employees, with the option to extend coverage to family members at a highly competitive rate.
- Open and Modern Office Environment: Work in a collaborative, innovative, and comfortable space designed for your success.
