Financial Process Improvement Manager

Job Overview:

Lowe's India is a Global Capability Center that drives technology, business, analytics, and shared services strategy. As a key member of the Finance Technology Modernization (FTM) team, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of expense procure to pay accounting processes and systems.

The primary purpose of this role is to drive process and technology modernization, automation & enhancements within the Expense Procure to Pay accounting processes and systems. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and maintain efficient financial processes and systems.

This role will be part of the Indirect Purchasing and Accounts Payable workstream focused on spend management and accounts payable modules within Oracle Fusion Cloud procurement and accounts payable modules.

Responsibilities:

• Document and design end-user reports and reporting requirements
• Drive change acceptance, articulate benefits, and design training for Source to Pay process owners and customers
• Update existing and create new test scripts for various testing cycles for quarterly releases and new enhancements
• Evaluate individual workstream objectives and roles to drive rapid decision making and continuous progress
• Research retail best practices in Finance/Accounting to challenge the status quo and ensure efficient business processes are designed
• Design financial processes and identify software solution requirements to perform accounting functions for workstream core activities and deliverables
• Validate recommended solutions independently and ensure appropriate supporting documents and decision support are maintained
• Develop and support recommendations to senior FTM, Accounting, and Finance leadership regarding required system and process design and related testing, validation and configuration
• Coordinate with Technology, consultants, and finance and accounting personnel to replace and modernize complex legacy financial systems and processes
• Identify and make recommendations to FTM leadership on key workstream decisions
• Communicate effectively with other FTM workstream leads and key FTM program stakeholders
• Oversee the configuration of new technologies and ensure the technologies meet business requirements for accounting and financial reporting capabilities
• Monitor and take actions to ensure deadlines and deliverables are met in accordance with workstream and FTM timelines

Requirements:

• 10 years – combined experience in accounting (industry or public)
• 3 years – accounting experience in large ERP environment, upgrade of retail financial systems (Oracle and/or PeopleSoft preferred)
• 1-2 years – Experience managing cross-functional teams or processes. (Preferred)
• Experience as a manager in a public company, assurance firm focused on system implementations and/or public accounting (Preferred)

Skill Sets: Core Behaviors:

• Focus on Customers - Deliver SMART customer service, build strong relationships, and think of new ways to add value
• Deliver Results - Hold yourself and others accountable for delivering results, even through tough circumstances and ongoing change
• Take Action - Take action quickly and push things forward with a sense of urgency and enthusiasm
• Show Courage - Address difficult issues, make tough decisions, and bring things up without fear or hesitation
• Continue Learning - Continuously learn and grow – personally and professionally – to meet individual and organizational goals

Beyond Technical Competences:

• Drive Engagement - Create a climate where associates feel valued and motivated to do their best to help Lowe's achieve its objectives
• Being Organizationally Savvy - Maneuver well to accomplish work within own function and with strategic business partners
• Communicating Effectively - Develop and communicate perspectives and ideas effectively
• Solve Complex Problems - Make sense of complex information to effectively solve problems
• Convey Business Insight - Apply knowledge of the business and marketplace to advance organization goals
• Ensure Accountability - Hold self and others accountable to meet commitments