ZEISS is technology and innovation. Founded in Germany in 1846, we’re an internationally leading technology enterprise operating in the optics and optoelectronics industries generating more than 10.8 billion Euros in revenue with around 46,000 employees across 50 countries around the globe.
As a company wholly owned by a foundation, ZEISS is rooted in and committed to responsibility in all its activities. Therefore, 15% of revenue is currently invested in science and R&D. As the pioneer of scientific optics, we continue to challenge the limits of human imagination. With our passion for excellence, we create value for our customers and inspire the world to see in new ways. We’re looking for a Junior Manager Business Process Excellence - Report to Report to join us in Munich or Oberkochen.
Your Role
The role of Junior Manager Business Process Excellence - Report to Report will involve:
• Working on one of ZEISS's most important corporate programs to drive the harmonization and standardization of processes and structures for future operations.
• Incorporating individual functional and segment-related requirements within the Record-to-Report workstream as an end-to-end process to find optimal solutions for ZEISS.
• Collaborating closely with the senior manager of your stream to understand and master individual processes, mediating effectively between ZEISS functions and process experts.
• Controlling and orchestrating the necessary external consultant support within the Record-to-Report workstream.
• Supporting the coordination of sub-project progress, ensuring effective planning, implementation, and improvement measures to contribute significantly to the project's overall success.
• Participating in functional tests, validating process configurations, and implementing strategies to enhance payment timeliness and reduce outstanding receivables.
• Working with global teams to support the adoption of SAP S/4HANA across different business units, aligning with defined strategic goals.
Your Experience
As a Junior Manager Business Process Excellence - Report to Report, you will have:
• A successful bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, industrial engineering, or a related field.
• 1 to 3 years of experience in a business process function, such as accounting/controlling, preferably with SAP or another ERP system.
• Strong analytical skills and a fundamental understanding of end-to-end business processes.
• Initial experience in implementing projects in the area of Business Process Excellence or in a similar environment for performance improvement.
• The ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
You will ideally have:
• Results-oriented, analytical, and organizational skills paired with effective communication about change management to develop and implement strategic plans successfully.
• Efficient communication skills and a passion for teamwork.
• Certification in SAP S/4HANA Finance or an equivalent ERP system is an advantage.
• Fluency in written and spoken German and English.