For our Global Business Process Excellence Department we are looking for a Project Manager Budget to Report (B2R) (f/m/d).
As Project Manager B2R, you will be responsible for the identification of gaps between existing processes and the global business processes defined by the Global Process Owner (GPO) as well as for launching and monitoring process improvement initiatives. In this role you will support to develop and evaluate the processes and identify inconsistencies – globally – to meet the Group’s strategic objectives and to get a best practice approach. The Project Manager Budget to Report (B2R) is responsible for leading transformation and optimization initiatives across the end-to-end budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes. The position focuses on operational excellence, financial transparency, and continuous improvement of B2R processes
This position is located in Heidelberg and you will report to the B2R GPO.
YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE
1. Own and continuously improve B2R processes
2. Drive process standardization and simplification across entities
3. Reduce manual work and improve data consistency
4. Support implementation of best practices and governance frameworks
5. Ensure integrity and consistency of financial data across systems
6. Support automation and digitalization of reporting processes
7. Ensure adherence to financial policies, controls, and reporting standards
8. Maintain documentation of processes, and methodologies
9. Develop and maintain business policies which drive our processes
10. Detect and analyze business problems and suggest solutions
11. Communicate and facilitate discussions with the business owners, prepare and hold presentations to drive solutions on proposed features and functionalities
12. Work with Digital teams to ensure good fit to existing Infrastructure technologies and applications (where applicable), to obtain project budgets
13. Work with Group Departments to map business and functional requirements for standard application implementations and infrastructure technologies as required
14. Involvement in integration projects
15. Improve current processes to reach highly efficient performance indicators
16. Launching projects to identify best practices and to transfer the best-in-class solutions to the SSCs
17. Ensure the maintenance of effective risk control for all B2R processes
18. Willingness to travel to business offices as appropriate and as necessary
19. Close collaboration with the Global Process Owners
20. Process-oriented mindset with focus on continuous improvement
YOUR PROFILE
21. Education/Qualification
University degree
At least 5 years of experience in accounting, controlling, consolidation and/or shared services or Audit
22. Business Competence
Strong leadership skills
High IT affinity and skills required, especially SAP ERP, SAP BI, workflow systems, archiving, AI, RPA, etc.
Experience in multinational or matrix organizations is preferred
Substantial accounting experience; IFRS knowledge
Very good verbal and written communication skills in English
23. Management Skills
Energetic “hands on” approach with good organization skills and the ability to prioritize
Concentration on results, control and process efficiency
Fast and consistent implementation of decisions
Self-driven, organized and detailed-oriented personality
OUR OFFER
We are convinced that only those who successfully realize their personal goals can also fully contribute professionally. That's why we offer you attractive benefits, such as:
24. Flexible working time models with up to 50% remote working within Germany
25. 30 vacation days plus additional special vacation days
26. Attractive compensation with profit share/bonus, Christmas, and vacation payment
27. Multiple learning & development options: support of job-related further training, various technical and leadership development programs
28. JobTicket, JobBike and further special conditions and discounts for e.g., gyms
29. Company fitness room, various sports classes, health, and prevention campaigns
30. Individual onboarding with buddy program as well as various networking initiatives (Network of Women, International Network etc.)
31. Modern headquarters next to the river Neckar with ergonomic workplaces and height-adjustable desks
32. Canteen with discounted and healthy meals
33. Bicycle and underground parking with charging stations – for e-bike and car
... and much more.