Global Process Lead - Finance

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9317 - Global Process Lead

Role Summary and Impact

Versatile and highly analytical Finance Process Designer with expertise in cross-functional finance areas to join our D365 Programme Implementation Team. This role is crucial for integrating diverse financial processes and ensuring seamless data flow across D365 F&O or D365 Business Central. The Finance Process Designer will be responsible for addressing complex financial scenarios that span multiple modules or require integration with other business areas, driving end-to-end efficiency and robust financial control across our markets.

Key Responsibilities:

Requirements Gathering: Lead discovery sessions with diverse stakeholders (finance, operations, IT) to gather, analyze, and document complex 'As-Is' and 'To-Be' requirements for cross-functional finance processes (e.g., cost accounting, project accounting, treasury integration, intercompany frameworks, master data management for finance, financial security roles, advanced reporting/analytics).

Process Design & Integration: Design and re-engineer integrated finance processes to optimize D365 F&O/BC functionalities and ensure seamless data flow and integration across various finance modules and with other business areas

System Configuration: Translate complex business requirements into functional specifications and perform configuration across various D365 F&O/BC modules that impact multiple finance areas, such as Cost Accounting, Project Management & Accounting, advanced General Ledger setups, and financial security roles.

RAID Management: Proactively identify, document, and manage Risks, Assumptions, Issues, and Dependencies (RAIDs) related to integrated finance processes, escalating as necessary to D365 Global Process Owners.

Task & Deliverable Management: Manage assigned tasks and deliverables within the overall D365 project plan, often involving coordination across multiple functional and technical teams.

Data Migration Support: Collaborate with data teams on master data design and migration strategies for finance-related entities (e.g., financial dimensions, projects, cost objects) to ensure consistency and integrity across the D365 landscape.

Testing Leadership: Develop comprehensive User Acceptance Testing (UAT) scripts and scenarios for end-to-end, cross-functional finance processes, lead UAT sessions, and manage defect resolution cycles, with a strong focus on integration points and data integrity.

Training & Documentation: Create detailed training materials and deliver effective training sessions, emphasizing the interconnectedness of processes and data flow for integrated finance functions.

Go-Live & Post-Go-Live Support: Provide hands-on support during go-live and hypercare phases, focusing on critical integration points and complex financial workflows.

Global Alignment: Work closely with D365 Global Process Owners to ensure cross-functional designs and configurations adhere to global design principles and solution architecture, facilitating consistency across markets.

Skills and Experience

Experience in finance process design, business analysis, or functional consulting, with a proven track of working on complex, integrated finance solutions.

Demonstrable experience with at least one full lifecycle implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O or D365 Business Central, with exposure to modules like Cost Accounting, Project Management & Accounting, and advanced General Ledger setups.

Strong understanding of integration points between various finance modules and with non-finance modules

Experience with financial master data management and data governance principles.

Proficiency in documenting complex business processes, functional specifications, and integration test plans.

Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to bridge gaps between technical and business teams.

Ability to manage complexity and ambiguity, and to drive consensus among diverse stakeholders.

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media is powered by our commitment to Be Extraordinary, investing in our employees to inspire transformational creativity. We also Lead Optimistically, firmly believing in and Championing Growth and Development for every individual. This commitment allows WPP Media employees to leverage the extensive global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, build vital professional connections, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising.

We Create an Open environment built on trust and respect, where everyone feels they belong and has opportunities to progress. This inclusive culture is fostered through a variety of employee resource groups and frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our comprehensive benefits package reflects this commitment, including competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.

Please note this is a UK based role and requires individuals to have the right to work in this location

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