Finance Process Improvement Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

This position reports to the Finance Director and serves as the finance lead for ERP-enabled process improvement, financial systems governance, and cross-functional accounting support. The role partners with Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Shared Services, and IT to strengthen SAP-based processes, resolve data and transaction issues, improve month-end reporting, and maintain effective financial controls. The position translates business requirements into practical system and process solutions, documents standardized procedures, and provides training to support accurate, efficient, and compliant execution.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

· Lead finance process improvement initiatives involving SAP and related reporting, planning, and analytics tools. · Analyze financial and operational transactions to identify root causes of posting, master data, costing, settlement, and reporting issues. · Partner with Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Shared Services, Global Functions, and IT to design and implement sustainable solutions. · Support month-end and year-end close through issue resolution, account analysis, reconciliations, reporting support, and follow-up on corrective actions. · Maintain governance over finance-related master data and process controls, including cost centers, profit centers, internal orders, accounts, customer and vendor data, and related assignments. · Support product costing, production order, inventory, warranty, capital asset, intercompany, accounts receivable, and accounts payable processes as assigned. · Develop, document, and maintain process maps, procedures, work instructions, control documentation, and training materials. · Coordinate system incidents, service requests, testing, validation, and implementation activities with IT and Global Process Owners. · Evaluate reporting outputs and data interfaces for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and appropriate accounting treatment. · Design practical controls and exception-based reviews that improve data quality, transparency, and audit readiness. · Provide user training, knowledge transfer, and functional support for finance processes and SAP transactions. · Support forecasts, budgets, management reporting, cost analysis, and ad hoc financial analysis when required. · Actively identify opportunities to simplify processes, reduce manual work, shorten cycle times, and improve financial insight. · Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures, and instructions. · Ad Hoc analysis/reporting as needed, all other duties assigned.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

· To ensure Kelvion’s Standard of Excellence, which includes quality, is incorporated into every product and service we deliver. · Follow all company policies and procedures, including but not limited to Global Code of Business Principles, Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, Vision and Values, and Operational Framework.

REQUIREMENTS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES)

· Advanced knowledge of SAP finance and controlling processes; experience with S/4HANA, ECC, or comparable ERP environments. · Strong understanding of financial accounting, management accounting, internal controls, and month-end close requirements. · Ability to analyze complex cross-functional process issues, identify root causes, and translate findings into sustainable solutions. · Experience with master data, product costing, internal orders, production orders, inventory, intercompany, fixed assets, AP, or AR processes. · Ability to develop clear procedures, work instructions, training materials, and control documentation. · Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively across functions, levels, and geographies. · Proficiency in Microsoft Office and financial reporting or analytics tools; experience with SAC is a plus · Strong project management, organizational, prioritization, and follow-through skills. · Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (required levels) · Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Systems, Supply Chain, or a related field required; advanced degree or relevant professional certification preferred. · Minimum seven years of progressive experience in finance, controlling, accounting, ERP business analysis, or related process improvement roles. · Demonstrated experience supporting SAP finance and controlling processes in a manufacturing or complex global organization. · Experience leading cross-functional projects, system implementations, process standardization, or continuous improvement initiatives. · Experience with monthly closing cycles, financial reporting, internal controls, and audit support required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use a computer, communicate verbally and in writing, and occasionally stand or walk. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 15 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions