Head of Business Process Ownership

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Job Grade

Hiring Manager: Ricardo Ribeiro

Internal Posting Date: 07/11/2025

Management | Permanent | Full-time | Hybrid

What the job looks like

The role plays a pivotal role in driving operational excellence within the Finance Process Governance & Performance Improvement Department. It is responsible for leading a team of Finance Business Process Owners (BPOs) for Controlling and Accounting Processes, defining and executing automation and improvement roadmaps, and ensuring sustainable process governance aligned with corporate objectives.

Leadership & Governance

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of BPOs (Controlling & Accounting) and a Process Engineer.
• Act as a strategic partner to senior finance leadership, ensuring alignment of process governance with organizational goals.
• Oversee the development, documentation, and compliance of
  -
  - end finance processes.

Process Improvement Area

• Steer the roadmap for finance process automation, standardization, and improvement.
• Collaborate with IT and digital transformation teams to identify, prioritize, and implement new technologies (e. g. , RPA, AI, analytics).

Continuous Improvement & Methodologies

• Lead the development of Lean Six Sigma methodologies across finance processes, including training, certification, and ongoing application.
• Identify inefficiencies and implement scalable,
  - driven solutions to enhance accuracy, speed, and
  - effectiveness.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence within the finance organization.

Performance & Reporting

• Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for finance process efficiency and effectiveness.
• Provide transparency on progress of automation, process improvements, and governance initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and external regulatory requirements.

What you'll bring to the table

• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• Professional certifications (e. g. , CPA, CMA, CFA, or equivalent) preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma certification (Black Belt preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in Finance, with at least 5 years in process improvement, automation, or governance roles, particularly in Industrial context.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical, life sciences or manufacturing industry is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of SAP S/4HANA FI/CO module particularly with strong manufacturing context.
• Business understanding.
• Continuous Improvement.
• Define and drive processes/operationalization.
• Change management.
• Project management.
• Think strategically.
• Communicate with impact.
• Build trust & engagement.
• Fluent or proficient in English.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function & Industries

• Legal, Business Development, and Information Technology.
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Hospitals and Health Care, and Biotechnology Research.