Protiviti is seeking a highly skilled Finance Process Expert to join our consultancy team and work on a critical project with our international client in the pharmaceutical sector.
The successful candidate will play a key role in improving and optimizing the financial processes within the organization.
This role, based in Antwerp, will involve analyzing current processes, identifying gaps, and supporting the implementation of improvements to drive efficiency and ensure alignment with business goals.
Key Responsibilities for this role as Finance Process Expert:
- Process Documentation:
- Review and document existing financial processes to establish a clear baseline for future process improvements.
- Create detailed process maps, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and documentation to support process clarity and consistency.
- Gap Analysis:
- Conduct thorough gap analysis by comparing current financial processes to the desired outcomes and best practices.
- Identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and areas where enhancements or changes are required.
- Solution Design:
- Design and recommend practical solutions to optimize financial processes, including automation tools, system enhancements, and policy adjustments.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure proposed solutions meet operational and strategic goals.
- Implementation Support:
- Provide support during the implementation of approved process improvements, ensuring minimal disruption to daily operations and business activities.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth execution of changes.
- Performance Monitoring:
- Develop relevant metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the effectiveness of process improvements over time.
- Regularly track, analyze, and report on the performance of financial processes and adjustments.
- Stakeholder Communication:
- Maintain regular communication with stakeholders to update them on project progress, solicit feedback, and ensure alignment throughout the implementation of process improvements.
- Effectively manage stakeholder expectations and address concerns promptly.
- Training and Development:
- Design and deliver training programs for finance team members to ensure they are equipped with the knowledge and skills to adopt new processes and practices.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging the team to stay updated on best practices and process optimization techniques.