Finance Process Innovation & Excellence Lead

Ipsen

  • Wrexham
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Title: Finance Process Innovation & Excellence LeadCompany: Ipsen Biopharm LtdJob Description:Ipsen is a growing and dynamic specialty-driven biopharmaceutical company focussed on innovation and specialty care.The patient is at the heart of everything we do, and we also care for our employees because they are the ambassadors who truly make a difference. We attract and develop bold, agile and entrepreneurial individuals who take full ownership of their decisions, leaders drawn by a purpose to make a direct impact through their work in people’s lives, all of which is underpinned by our Ipsen Way of Being.The Finance SSC Process Innovation & Excellence Lead, within the Global Finance Shared Service Centre (FSSC), oversees and leads continuous improvement and standardization initiatives within the FSSC promoting a culture of operational excellence in the activities of the FSSC. The role also will be an active member of the FSSC leadership team.Key responsibilities…
  • Tasked with embedding various techniques and principles, ensuring standardization and harmonization of FSSC process across all stakeholders, improving efficiency and developing continuous improvement competencies within the FSSC teams
  • work closely with the Global Finance teams including Global Transformation team and liaise with local Operational Excellence resource within the Wrexham (manufacturing)teams to ensure compliance with best practice and utilization of onsite learning and training resources.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify, analyze, and improve existing business processes.
  • Implement Lean and Six Sigma principles to enhance operational efficiency and non-value add activities.
  • Work with functional heads to develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Utilize data-driven insights to identify areas for improvement and measure the impact of process enhancements
  • Along with the onsite resources and facilitators, organize training sessions for FSSC staff on operational excellence methodologies and tools
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging feedback, innovation, and proactive problem-solving
  • Implement and monitor initiatives that promote employee engagement in operational excellence activities.
  • Lead small to medium-sized improvement projects from initiation to completion, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to project goals
What we’re looking for…
  • Previous experience working in a Shared Service Centre environment, preferably within a global matrix organisation
  • Working knowledge and proficient in the use of SAP/S4 ERP
  • Ideally possess an accounting background which in-turn leads to an appreciation of the operational processes within a Finance org.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficient in using data analysis tools and software.
  • Project management experience is a plus
Why Ipsen…
  • We are a business that is experiencing exponential growth and change, therefore presenting a wide range of opportunities and challenges, particularly here at our Wrexham site
  • A fantastic culture and working environment with many long-serving employees
  • Huge commitment to Diversity & Inclusion - almost 50% of our top 160 leaders are women
  • A genuine focus on the environment and sustainability – our Wrexham site is powered by 100% renewable electricity
  • Competitive salaries and enhanced benefits package which includes annual bonus, generous pension scheme, wellness allowance and so much more.
  • Awarded ‘Best Workplaces’ and ‘Best Workplaces for Wellbeing’ status in the Large Organisations category for 2023
  • The pride of working for a company that directly impacts and changes lives for the better
#LI-HybridTo all agencies: please no phone calls or emails to any employee of Ipsen in relation to this opening. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Ipsen via email or any form of communication/method will be deemed the sole property of Ipsen, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by Ipsen for this position and a valid agreement with Ipsen is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the Ipsen agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.IPSEN is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications, individuals are encouraged to apply regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

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