Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organisation:
GBS, the engine that designs, builds and operates consistent adidas end-to-end business services & solutions globally to drive the transformation TO ONE ADIDAS enabling our Business Partners to focus on core business.
GBS prioritizes executing transitions, process and solution roadmaps. Implementing one service framework, performance measurements and GBS customer board. Furthermore GBS is driving the implementation of robotics process automation (RPA).
It is the overarching goal to move the adidas Group to a much more consistent, standardized and automated operating model with solid governance, architecture and operating model
The S2P stream is one of five global streams who is designing and implementing end to end services & solutions as Global Process Owner (GPO). GPO's can effectively cross-collaborate with multiple stakeholders to define the current and future state of adidas business and its processes, identifying issues and risks, suggesting mitigation strategies and driving towards technology solutions.
GBS Operations operate by executing Global Process Owner services and solutions.
Source-2-Pay unites to simplify and create a unified buying experience for all adidas employees. with full compliancy and on-time payment to vendors.
Scope of S2P:
Vendor master data management
Operational procuremen
Tactical procurement
Accounts payable
Supplier Lifecycle Performance
Travel and expense management
Compliancy governance
Key Responsibilities and General Accountabilities
:
Analyze, develop new and adjust existing end to end processes/ services, standards or operational plans, and deliver results with direct impact on S2P stream, other streams and markets.
Significantly contribute to the GBS priorities, KPI's, OKR and overall GBS roadmap
Manage transformation initiatives including GAP analysis related to the GBS operation centers/markets and provide process competency with a specific focus on S2P
Design, develop and implement process standardization, harmonization, automation, RPA, AI by applying the 6-2-1 Methodology
Manage and execute process improvement initiatives on demand (e.g. Buying channel improvements, content playbooks, Data Analytics, Expense regulations and vendor masterdata harmonization.
Manage new S2P systems/ technology/methodology roadmap and process change, upskill, train and execute (i.e. SAP Ariba, Concur, Fieldglass, SAP Fi/Co)
Contribute to selection of tools, techniques and systems according to architectural requirements and demands
Identify improvement potential, problems and feasibility of process change with stakeholders through variance analysis and effective usage of data, create transparency on priorities, develop solutions/ processes/ deliverables and facilitate recommendations for fact-based decisions ending into regular continuous improvements.
Support standardized reporting, measurements, KPI and ad hoc analysis in line with SLA's together with Delivery Excellence team securing quality, timeliness, compliance and productivity of services and processes
Lead medium - large sized projects with the respective profound process and technical knowledge within the boundaries of time, cost & quality, focusing on the customers expectations, implement results and ensure sustainability of solution.
Use and recommend project control solutions for planning, scheduling and tracking projects
Provide comprehensive expertise for S@P areas in line with latest taxonomy/ activity split, processes and technology towards operational and market finance teams
Possess full ownership of R2R processes and act as a subject matter expert.
Contribute to the definition of policies, accounting standards and guidelines for process improvement
Manage, drive and adapt the Procurement Policy and T&E policy into GBS operations centers and non GBS markets to secure standardization while ensuring compliance
Support the internal controls process and advice on improvement areas
Partner and collaborate as business partner with operations center, Corporate Finance, Global Procurement, Senior Management and market finance/procurement within the assigned area of responsibility, understanding customer needs and requirements (i.e. accounting, financial reporting, policy group finance manual interpretation, data governance/principles)
Take responsibility for understanding stakeholder requirements, collecting data, delivering analysis, problem resolution and recommending options
Enable S2P change management through design and delivery of prototype tools, with other functions and streams to operationalize accordingly
Master the full cycle of advanced data analyses: from understanding/framing the business need to embed your deliverables into operational processes
Lead together with business process stakeholders the analysis of master data processes, proposing relevant improvements and facilitating the successful implementation
Provide comprehensive expertise for operational processes or (master) data related queries with your expert knowledge
Ensure standardized data management processes and drive data quality improvement actions
Develop and implement adequate communication packages to present derived results, recommendations and solutions
Manage compliance and global process guidance
Coach, guide and develop assigned team members
Key Relationships:
GBS SVP, VP
GBS S2P Director
Global GPO O2C, R2R, Controlling and Reporting, H2R
Operational R2R Teams in Operations Centers
GBS Global Governance
Corporate Finance, Global Procurement, Corporate Treasury & Taxes
Support Functions, i.e. IT
Other business function: Global Operations, Brand Marketing, Sales (Wholesale/Retail/e-com), HR
Finance markets
External system providers/ consulters
External contacts/ corporates for knowledge sharing and trends
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
:
Great Experience and understanding of GBS / Shared Services environments
Deep understanding of GBS processes
Holistic end-to-end thinker
Understanding of the consumer goods industry
Profound understanding of financial, procurement/ travel processes
Experience in process design, process mapping, improving process quality, process review and compliance
Experience of digital transformation including Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Strong understanding of Accounting rules, NTP and T&E procedures and processes
Deep and broad SAP FI/CO knowledge
Ability to apply continuous process improvement concepts and tools
Willingness to travel
High degree of customer orientation
Fluent in English (verbal and written)
Excellent Communication skills and an international mindset
Ability to think strategically as well as tactically
Excellent analytical mindset
Cross functional and cross GPO mindset
Familiarity with project management, strong planning and organization skills, and ability to work and deliver in changing environments, under limited guidance while adhering to specified deadlines
Ability to work independently
Understand the purpose and benefits of modelling as subject matter expert and contributes to usage of knowledgebase
Ability to coach, guide and manage teams in a trustful and proficient manner
Ability to provide a clear framework for performance to team
Result orientation and pro-activity
Identify the appropriate stakeholders for your area of work and manage these relationships to meet stakeholders' business needs and align expectations.
Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:
Degree in Business Administration or IT or related areas, or equivalent combinations of educations
Minimum of 5-8 years of relevant work experience in finance functions
Understanding of accounting processes
Experience in data management
Ideally multiple years of experiences in shared service center organizations
Strong understanding & knowledge of regional and global market landscape and the respective customer
Project management experiences