Global Process Manager Accounting (f/m/d)

Responsibilities

• Process Ownership: Define the vision, strategy, and objectives for Accounting processes and drive their continuous development in line with functional requirements, local needs, and the BPM methodology.
• End‑to‑End Process Alignment: Work with BPM, Business Process Experts, and IT to ensure alignment and optimization of Accounting processes.
• Continuous Improvement: Develop business cases and functional roadmaps and lead initiatives to drive innovation and sustainable process enhancements.
• Leadership & Collaboration: Lead the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Cross Services areas within Accounting and manage the respective teams.
• Performance Management: Monitor process performance and define meaningful KPIs to measure and improve Accounting operations.
• Governance & Documentation: Develop and maintain policies, ensure compliance, and keep process documentation and training materials up to date.
• Cross‑Functional Cooperation: Work closely with Business Process Experts to identify improvement opportunities and monitor process performance.
• Transformation: Support organizational transformation initiatives, leveraging Shared Services and AI‑driven solutions.

Qualifications

• Education: Degree in Business Administration with focus on Accounting, Finance, or comparable qualification.
• Process Expertise: Strong understanding of end‑to‑end Accounting processes and a clear vision for future development.
• Mindset: Passion for the company’s future success and enthusiasm for driving and shaping change.
• Leadership & Seniority: Proven experience, credibility, and ability to drive transformation in complex environments.
• Business & Technology Acumen: Strong business understanding combined with solid knowledge of SAP S/4HANA.
• Experience: Advantageous to have experience in Shared Service organizations and/or global process structures.
• Languages: Fluent German (minimum C1) and strong English skills (minimum B2), with willingness to travel occasionally.

Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.