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Head of Central Services (Purchase to Pay, Order to Cash)
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Company Description

Vattenfall is one of Europe’s largest producers and retailers of electricity and heat. Our main markets are Sweden, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, and the UK. The Vattenfall Group has approximately 21 000 employees. We have been electrifying industries, powering homes and transforming life through innovation for more than 100 years.

Job Description

Are you an experienced and inspiring manager in Finance with an appetite for innovation? Do you want to shape the future?

Vattenfall is now looking for the right person to fill the position as Head of Central Services (Purchase to Pay, Order to Cash) in Subledger, Finance Business Support.

As our Head of Central Services you will lead the Central Services team comprising of 13 team members that design and execute next generation business processes for Purchase to Pay (PTP), Order to Cash (OTC), Master Data Management (Vendors, Customers), Indirect Tax Accounting, Intercompany AP/AR to ensure best in class efficiency, quality and harmonization across Vattenfall Group. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive the process improvements, integrate best practices with end-to-end view, and ensure smooth operational performance. You will become a member of the International Subledger Leadership Team and report to the Director of Subledger.

As Head of Central Services, you will lead and develop the Central Services Team to achieve Subledger's Objectives & Key Results (OKR's), driving strategic initiatives that turn innovative ideas into actionable results. You will act as a change catalyst, actively fostering a culture of innovation both within Subledger and across the broader organization. By inspiring others to embrace new approaches and spearheading transformative solutions, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the department.

The Central Services team plays a key role in leading group-wide and interdisciplinary projects, with a focus on process and system improvements. Your leadership will ensure the successful delivery of these projects, as well as the effective management of both the internal and external control framework for Subledger processes to ensure quality. Additionally, your team provides user trainings in key process areas to the business.

Main tasks and responsibilities:

  • Responsible leader for process design of PTP, OTC and Intercompany receivable/payable processes in close collaboration with Subledger, Finance Business Support, Procurement and Business Areas.
  • Lead initiatives to enhance the use of AI and digital tools for automation across the entire subledger, driving efficiency and innovation.
  • Drive continuous improvement and harmonization, ensuring that the processes are executed with highest quality and efficiency at lowest cost.
  • Lead for devising periodic efficiency and quality reports for Subledger operations including BPO and track progress towards reaching top-quartile benchmark targets
  • Lead in expanding FBS Subledger scope by executing PTP, OTC and Intercompany processes at higher efficiency and quality in creating value for Vattenfall
  • Responsible people leadership, including recruitment, talent development, and retention.
  • Creates an inspiring, learning, goal oriented and supportive working climate by setting clear goals and responsibilities

Qualifications

We are looking for a Head of Central Services who has a relevant University degree (e.g. in Business administration, Finance & Accounting, Process Engineer or similar) with over 8 years of process ownership & improvements experience as a senior leader within the Finance function of a multinational organization. You also have a proven track record in benchmarking PTP, OTC and Intercompany processes to optimize efficiency and quality globally. Your command of English is strong, both verbally and written.

Your personal characteristics:

  • Strong leadership skills and ability to manage and coach teams in complex circumstances
  • Change catalyst and influence others to embrace it
  • Strong communication skills and ability to establish trust and build relationships across Functions and business areas
  • Strong analytical skills, ability to think strategically and see the big picture
  • Proactive, solution oriented and able to create credibility and engagement in the team
  • An active, positive, open and visible courageous leader
  • Tech savvy in using AI and automation tools

Additional Information

Our Offer

We offer a challenging and international work environment and the possibility to work with some of the best in the field. You will be working in interdisciplinary teams and you can always count on support from committed colleagues as ‘Ask and Share’ concept is essential for the way we work. We offer attractive employment conditions (smart working, flexible working hours and a good-work-life balance) and opportunities for personal and professional development. Click here for further information.

Location: 

Berlin (Germany) or Solna (Sweden)

We welcome your application in English no later than November 21st 2024. We kindly request that you do not send applications by any means other than via our website.  For more information about the position and the recruitment process you are welcome to contact our recruiter Manon Stijnen at [email protected]

Trade Union representatives in Sweden are Trade Union representatives are Akademikerna – Rolf Ohlsson, Ledarna – Christer Gustafsson, SEKO – Juha Siipilehto, Unionen –Anders Bohlin. You can reach them on 08-739 50 00. via Vattenfall´s switchboard +46 8 739 50 00.

At Vattenfall we are convinced that diversity contributes to build a more profitable and attractive company and we strive to be a good role model regarding diversity. Vattenfall works actively for all employees to have the same opportunities and rights regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, transgender identity or expression, religion or other belief, disability or sexual orientation. Click here for further information.

The security of Vattenfall and its employees is essential. For that reason, a pre-employment screening will be part of your recruitment process. The screening is based on the role you will fulfill within Vattenfall.



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