Business Process Lead

Job description / Role

The Business Process Lead will lead the FP&A business area in the design, development, and implementation of the new EPM system that is planned. Through a thorough understanding of business processes, policies, and procedures the lead will work with stakeholders both within and outside of Finance to support in the full design of the EPM tool for budgeting, planning, forecasting, and Internal Reporting. Ensuring that the system provides financial data, insights and analytics that can enable business decisions and track business performance.

In this role you will:

- Participate in the EPM design workshops to ensure all financial and business requirements are gathered and included in the design.
- Act as the central point of contact between finance and the business for all design queries linked to processes and policies to ensure we maximize the value to the organization from the new system / tool.
- Develop the "to be" process maps, processes and policies and ensure these are fully communicated to both finance and the business through detailed trainings and incorporate best practise.
- Act as the SME and COE for Finance and the Business throughout the implementation of the new EPM system.
- Co-ordinate the collection, testing and signoff of all Business/Finance related modules and data.
- Build the three-year future roadmap for Finance and Business EPM expansion to help drive further insights and analytics from the EPM tool.
- Ensure that an appropriate financial control operations environment exists in the new system.
- Work closely with the EPM supplier and implementation partner to ensure the project remains on track and provide weekly status updates on progress, risks, and opportunities.
- Develop the change management action plan for the Business and Finance and ensure all stakeholders across the Emirates operations are taken along the EPM journey.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience
To be considered for this role, you must meet the below requirements:

- Degree or equivalent, plus relevant professional experience i.e. MBA or Qualified Accountant.
- Lean Six Sigma qualification would be desirable.
- 8+ years post qualification experience within a Finance department within medium or large organisations.
- Knowledge of FP&A processes - budgeting, planning, and forecasting and the preparation of management reporting material.
- The ability to partner with the business and a range of stakeholders and be able provide solutions and guidance on best FP&A practices.
- Experience in implementing complex and innovative finance solutions which require a significant change and project management.
- Ability to problem solve with good time management and people skills.
- High proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and BI would be advantageous.

About the Company

A fast-growing international airline with one of the youngest fleets in the sky and more than 400 awards for excellence worldwide.