Enterprise Performance Management Director

Amrize • Chicago, IL

23h • Onsite

About The Position

This finance leader will have responsibility for the successful requirements gathering of complex financial reporting processes and governance including supporting other continuous improvement initiatives of our consolidation platform (Tagetik) and enterprise reporting and planning environment (SAP Analytics Cloud [SAC]). Leveraging the individual’s strong financial foundation, extensive consulting and industry related experience and ability to influence at all levels of the organization, this resource will identify, and prioritize critical complex financial reporting and governance initiatives in alignment with the overall strategic objectives of the finance organization while in close coordination and alignment with our information technology team (IT). He/she will 1) oversee, monitor and remediate finance reporting system issues in harmony with IT, 2) manage and govern enterprise structure and related chart of account change requests along with the develop and maintain finance standard reporting and 3) prioritize and execute on a program of finance data gathering and reporting projects intended to drive end-to-end management reporting and related continuous improvement initiatives. Enterprise Performance Management is “one version of the truth” leadership / management reporting that includes Actuals, Plan, Forecast, Medium Term Plan, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), metrics, external industry and economic data and measures, competitive data and measures, dashboard reporting, etc.
This role will work closely with the Chief Accounting Officer & Corporate Controller, VP Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Chief Information Officer and Chief Financial Officers of our business segments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or years of equivalent experience
• 15+ years of effectively leading large, complex programs with significant change impact across organizations, preferably in finance
• Deep hands-on experience with Tagetik or similar consolidation platforms (OneStream, Hyperion FCCS, BPC)
• Experience with SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) or comparable enterprise reporting/planning tools
• Ability to think strategically to develop innovative business solutions that are forward thinking and growth-oriented
• Deep experience with developing the requirements for implementation of technology/tools as an enabler of financial processes (EPM)
• Strong change management and analytical problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to drive programs independently
• 10+ years working in a senior level leadership capacity; mix of corporate and consulting experience is a plus
• Expert knowledge of financial and strategic planning processes
• Demonstrated ability to manage risk and governance for multi-work stream programs
• Ability to collaborate, influence and drive difficult decisions among business partners
• Strong understanding of business process mapping; application of these principles and experience in driving continuous improvement and solving complex business issues
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills
• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Subject to applicable law, employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree
• mix of corporate and consulting experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Work with Senior Leadership Team and Financial Leadership Team to understand the company’s vision and strategy and develop integrated EPM vision and strategies that are aligned with Amrize’s overall strategic initiatives and financial objectives
• Facilitate the establishment of daily, weekly and monthly reporting requirements
• Give significant input to the development of company enterprise structure required to achieve reporting requirements and coordinate with finance and IT resources towards the implementation of a transaction systems all the way through EPM reporting systems
• Participate in the selection and configuration of EPM reporting tools consisting of 1) Actual Consolidation, 2) Planning and Forecasting, 3) Workforce Planning, 4) Long Range Planning (3 to 5 years), 5) Integrated Management Reporting and 6) External / SEC Reporting among others [tools currently implemented are Tagetik and SAP’s SAC]
• Create the vision and strategies for actual, plan / forecast and long range planning reporting
• Establish financial standard reports to assure “one version of the truth”
• Create and govern required reporting Master Data Management (MDM) Change Control processes (for entities, profit centers, cost centers, chart of accounts, standard reporting formats among others) as part of the Enterprise Master Data Governance program.
• Establish links between various transformation initiatives and business strategies using methods/approaches such as capability assessment, business/financial analysis, process management and re-design, organizational assessment and stakeholder management
• Contribute with financial specific expertise in establishing a governance program conducted by the Master Core Data Team.
• Support acquisition integration efforts by developing/enhancing playbook activities and repeatable processes for efficient and timely integration of financial data
• Provide direct oversight for the management and prioritization of key projects and milestones. Responsible for overall project/program quality assurance
• Provide thought leadership to ensure program objectives are achieved and stakeholders are aligned
• Work directly with key stakeholders and business partners to drive improvements in core financial processes such as close/consolidations, planning, budgeting and forecasting, and management reporting
• Foster continuous improvement mindset to drive change, improve access to critical information and enhance decision support capabilities across finance
• Other responsibilities as assigned
• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
• Holistic Health & Well-being programs
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
• Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
• Educational Assistance Program
• Dress for your day

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior