Temporary contract_Business Process Manager

Who are we looking for?

Challenge Yourself and Impact the Future!

Element Solutions Inc (NYSE: ESI) is a leading specialty chemicals company whose operating businesses formulate a broad range of solutions that enhance the performance of products people use every day. Developed in multi-step technological processes, our innovative solutions enable our customer’s manufacturing processes in several key segments, including electronic circuitry, communication infrastructure, automotive systems, industrial surface finishing, consumer packaging, and offshore energy.

Customers of our businesses use our innovation as a competitive advantage, relying on us to help them navigate in fast-paced, high-growth markets. For example, in-car technology, from infotainment to driver assistance, is accelerating the pace of new product development and changing the competitive playing field for automotive manufacturers. With a long-standing presence in automotive markets and a deep market expertise in electronics, we sit at the intersection of this fast-growing market.

We strive to embody the five “Elements of our Culture,” our “5Cs”: Challenge, Commit, Collaborate, Choose and Care. These core values are the foundation of our organization which our employees embrace in their interactions with customers, colleagues and other stakeholders to drive financial performance and create a rewarding work environment.

The regional BPO’s will be responsible for bringing regional subject matter and process expertise to support regional and global process improvement goals identified as well as to help to identify methods for continuous improvement in identified areas.  This position will work closely with the EMEA FSS to support implementation of standard processes and improve existing process, to the extent possible/applicable.  This role will also interact regularly with Global BPO’s and support global process improvements or migrations, regionally. 

What will you be doing?

Business Optimization & Excellence

The regional business process owner will work with the Regional FSS team, Global BPO’s and others within the Finance function to understand process pain points and inefficiencies and address them through executable strategic change initiatives, for EMEA.  Responsibilities include:

• Perform quantitative and qualitative assessments to drive development of data-driven change strategies.

• Collaborate across FSS, Finance and other functional support teams to remain integrated with broader program plans.

• Work closely with subject matter experts, ESI Corporate and Finance leaders to identify, develop and drive meaningful changes.
• Measure effectiveness of change interventions and evolve plans as needed to best drive adoption and reduce risk of initiatives.

• Regularly report on activity status to program leadership; work with leadership to escalate and resolve risks and issues Optimizing the Finance organizational structure for improved performance,
• Identifying and implementing digital finance solutions, and

• Identify and maximizing efficiencies and enhanced capabilities through transformative tools and processes.

Who are You?

• Degree in Accounting or Business Administration
• Knowledge of/capabilities within key finance systems and processes, such as SAP, JDE; HFM, Excel and MS PowerPoint
• Knowledge of SOX Controls.
• Interest in staying relevant with key developments, trends within the Shared Service space, overall.

What competencies will you need?

• Problem solver and organized thinker with the ability to make connections across workstreams and matrixed organizations. 
• Ability to drive actions and report out progress.  Ability to navigate roadblocks.

• Strong project management skills with demonstrated experience successfully working with a cross-functional or cross-departmental team.
• Comfort with ambiguity and the ability to logically structure issues and determine recommended resolutions.
• High attention to detail with exceptional writing and editing skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and effectively and professionally navigate tough situations.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team, but also be a self-starter.
• Demonstrated commitment to integrity and confidentiality.

We are Offering...

We provide a competitive salary and benefits package, along with a supportive and dynamic work environment where your contributions will be recognized and appreciated. At Element Solutions Inc you will be part of a highly collaborative culture that promotoes coninuous improvement through cross-functional cultural partnerships to achieve our mission.  We do this through a strong and unified culture and transparent management which has empowered us to create high performing global teams that achieve superior solutions for our customers.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or disability. #LI-AV1