Hempel - Finance Product Owner - Procure To Pay

Are you a driven finance professional with a passion for systems, process improvement, and transformation? We're looking for a hands-on Finance Product Owner, PtP to join our Global Finance Process and Systems Excellence team.

In this role, youll play a critical part in how we scale our Finance operations Youll serve as a key link between business, Finance, and Digital teamsdriving enhancements, enabling system adoption, and supporting the successful delivery of finance process initiatives within our global ERP landscape.

This isnt just about managing projects its about shaping how Finance operates in a modern, digital environment.

If you thrive on structure, collaboration, and impactand want to grow in a truly international, fast-evolving environmentthen we want to hear from you.

As Finance Product Owner, PtP, youll work closely with our Finance Process & Systems Excellence Team, Global Process Owners and the wider transformation network to support the delivery of high-impact initiatives across PtP process.

Youll coordinate ERP-related process changes, support Finance teams with transformation delivery, and act as a key link between business, Finance, and Digital.

Your role spans across operational excellence, ERP change management, and stakeholder collaboration.

Key Act as ERP Finance Product Owner for PtP process, ensuring alignment between Finance and Digital teams on system improvements.

- Manage and drive the ERP Change Request process from initiation through validation and delivery.

- Coordinate with Global Process Owners and business stakeholders to deliver impactful ERP improvements.

- Collaborate with ERP rollout teams to support deployment and adoption of new tools or system functionalities.

- Serve as a point of contact for ERP-related questions and system usage support across Finance teams.

- Facilitate and/or manage cross-functional projects within Group Finance, focusing on process simplification, standardization, and automation.

- Support global and regional initiatives to improve finance process effectiveness across PtP process.

- Support Finance teams with training, coaching, and documentation (e.g., SOPs, flowcharts, process guides).

- Provide input and analysis to continuous improvement initiatives, including automation and digital tools.

- Act as a transformation ambassador within the Finance community.

Qualifications And At least 2-3 years of finance process improvement within PtP process and/or ERP-driven transformation initiatives within a multinational environment.

- Solid understanding of PtP processes and related system dependencies.

- Strong project coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives and stakeholders across functions and geographies.

- At least 3+ years of experience working with Finance ERP systems (SAP 4/Hana and/or D365FO).

- Exposure to automation tools would be seen as a big asset.

- Experience in creating SOPs, flowcharts, and process documentation.

- Strong ability to translate complex business needs into structured solutions, requirements, and documentation.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams within an international, global environment.

- Youre confident running projects independently planning, executing, and influencing without needing a team.

- Strong problem-solving skills and a hands-on mindset, with the ability to combine strategic thinking and execution.

- Degree in Finance, Business, Information Systems, or related field.

- Full professional proficiency in written and oral English.

We offer

- Amazing opportunity to work closely with colleagues locally and internationally.

- Great prospects of development in the multinational environment.

- Modern approach to adopting brand new technologies in finance to ensure future readiness like Machine Learning and Generative AI.

- Competitive salary with annual bonus and many unfinancial benefits.

- Hybrid work-model/flexible working hours.

More About Hempel

At Hempel, you are invited to join a team of dedicated individuals and become part of a global community with 7,500 colleagues around the world.

We are committed to promoting a workplace that values unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents.

Creating an inclusive environment where each employee can bring their authentic selves to work is crucial for our success in shaping a brighter future with sustainable coating solutions.

We recognize that our journey must be persistent.

We are dedicated to continually developing and improving our efforts and have a variety of programs and initiatives such as a global 16 weeks paid parental leave policy from day one, Inclusive Leadership Training, a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council, an internal Womens Network, and mandatory Anti-Harassment Training.

This is not a complete list, but essential in ensuring that every employee feels the responsibility of protecting our inclusive culture by treating each other with respect. (ref:iimjobs.com)

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