Senior Officer Finance Automation & Process Improvement

Almosafer

The Senior Officer will report to Process Improvement Manager and will assist or take ownership for one or more the following key areas:

• Internal Finance Process Partnership: Serve as the primary internal process consultant to Finance sub-teams, diagnosing issues, driving standardization, and aligning system utilization (e.g., SAP S4 Hana) with best practices.
• Optimize Finance Processes & Data Governance: Build and maintain scalable, efficient finance processes incorporating necessary controls, operational best practices, and data quality standards.
• Implement and Monitor Controls: Regularly monitor the effectiveness of internal controls, identify control deficiencies, and drive remediation/improvement measures in partnership with process owners.
• Drive Process Change Management: Lead change management activities specifically related to the adoption of redesigned and standardized finance processes across the organization.
• Build Performance Management Framework: Design, implement, and maintain a performance framework to effectively measure and track finance operational efficiency and activity performance.
• Facilitate Operation Improvement Plan: Support and collaborate with the Automation & Project Management team to implement operational performance improvements.
• Reporting: Generate and share progress and performance reports for operational improvements and control effectiveness with relevant stakeholders.

Core Skills and Competencies:

• Analytical Skills: Exceptional ability to conduct root cause analysis, interpret process data, and translate complex problems into structured, actionable solutions.
• Change Management: Excellent communication and influencing skills with the ability to lead process adoption and overcome resistance to change within finance teams.
• Problem Solving: Aptitude for troubleshooting conceptual issues related to process breakdowns, system integration, and data discrepancies.
• Communication: Highly articulate, with the ability to present complex technical and process recommendations clearly and concisely to non-technical audiences and senior management.
• Teamwork and Coordination: Exceptional ability to work collaboratively across functional teams (Finance, IT, Automation & Project Management) and effectively coordinate complex, interdependent improvement initiatives
• Strategic Execution: Combines strong organizational ability and a high degree of attention to detail with the agility to thrive in a demanding environment. Must be customer-service oriented and possess the professional urgency required to meet tight deadlines and drive projects forward.