R2R Global Business Process Owner

Location: 

Lodz, PL, 90-530

At Barry Callebaut, we are on a journey to transform the cocoa and chocolate industry. As the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, our actions truly shape the future of our industry. We are a business-to-business company, serving the entire food sector, from the cocoa bean to the finest chocolate product. We are a company with a purpose, we believe in doing well by doing good and reinvesting in the communities we operate. We have a long-standing commitment to sustainability and our goal is to shape a sustainable cocoa and chocolate future. We are headquartered in Zurich, and have more than 12,000 passionate Employees working in more than 40 countries worldwide. We are very proud of who we are and what we do. And of course, we are always looking for talented people to help us have a positive impact on our industry and beyond!

About the role:
GPO RTR is an experienced and strategic-minded role responsible for leading and optimizing the end-to-end RTR process globally, ensuring global standardization and alignment with organizational goals, compliance with regulatory requirements, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

 

Key responsibilities:

  • Responsible for the design and implementation of globally standardized end-to-end RTR processes, incl. internal controls framework and documentation.
  • Have overall governance over the global process and keep the overview of its limitations and issues (in close cooperation with key stakeholders.
  • Manage deviation/process gaps by mapping the way forward toward the realization of a global standard.
  • Develop a continuous improvement methodology to monitor the quality and effectiveness of the RTR process, in cooperation with respective teams within Finance.
  • Lead improvement initiatives, identifying areas for automation, standardization, and optimization.
  • Prioritize the process area with the highest impact on the business to increase effectiveness and efficiency.
  • Maintain overall accountability for overseeing the development of standard operating procedures, ensuring standardization and compliance with IFRS, group guidelines, and local accounting requirements.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact and subject matter expert for RTR processes globally.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Finance, Accounting, and IM/ IT to streamline RTR processes and plan any systems/technology upgrades.
  • Manage stakeholders globally, ensuring alignment and engagement across regions and business units.
  • Monitor industry trends and best practices in RTR to identify opportunities for innovation and enhancement.
  • Develop, and support the maintenance of RTR-related KPIs, utilizing analytics to drive systematic improvements.
  • Drive knowledge and best practice sharing within the global organization, while contributing to developing internal learning platforms.
  • Foster a culture of continuous learning by aligning key stakeholders on the direction of the global processes.
  • Mobilize resources for projects and initiatives in cooperation with the Head of GBS A&R and Head of Group A&R.

 

About you:

  • A Master's degree in Finance and/or Accounting complemented by accreditation such as ACCA, CPA, or equivalent.
  • 8+ years of experience in accounting, finance, or related roles.
  • Working in a production/commodities industry with experience in inventory accounting and financial instruments particularly under IFRS 9 regulations is considered a plus.
  • Prior exposure to working with GBS structures is a must.
  • Proven track record of leading global process optimization initiatives, preferably in a multinational organization.
  • A fluent command of English and any other foreign languages would be an asset.
  • Project management and/or LEAN Six Sigma certification or similar would be an asset.
  • In-depth knowledge of RTR processes, including general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and reconciliation.
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles, standards, and regulatory requirements (e.g. IFRS, local GAAP)
  • Experience with ERP systems (SAP specifically) and RTR automation tools.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Strong team player capable of communicating effectively among stakeholders from different levels of the organization.
  • Able to influence and drive change in a multinational organization with virtual teams across different regions.
  • Strong change management capabilities.
  • Capable of thinking strategically and “connecting the dots” in understanding business and function strategies and implications for the global end-to-end process.
  • Taking ownership of improvement targets, overseeing the delivery of continuous improvement and analytical skills.
  • Comfortable navigating through change.
  • Ability to encourage open communication, idea-sharing, and mutual respect among team members.
  • Ability to remain resilient and focused in the face of challenges.
  • Travel requirements: up to 20%.

 

We offer:

  • Employment on a regular basis in the sweetest company in the world.
  • Annual bonus based on your work results.
  • Lunch card to be used for groceries and restaurants.
  • Private medical care in Lux Med (basic package fully financed by BC).
  • Fit Profit sports card co-financed by BC.
  • PPE: we care about your future, and we save money for your retirement.
  • Cafeteria Program as a part of Social Fund.
  • Group life insurance.
  • Hybrid working model: min. 8 days in the office a month.
  • As part of our work-life balance culture, we can start work between 7 am and 10 am.
  • Free consultation with a lawyer once a quarter.
  • Chocolate! Yes, surprising but we have chocolate in the office, for Christmas, BC’s Birthday, and many other occasions during the year.
  • And if chocolate is still not enough, you can join one of our theme clubs, where together with other employees we develop our passions and interests.
  • Daily delivery of fresh fruits and veggies to the office.
  • You can purchase our sweet products with a special discount.
  • Relax zone in the office and plenty of options to choose from: PlayStation 5, football table, pool table, Ping-Pong, library, table games, and massage chairs.
  • Sport @work? Sure! We have treadmills and indoor exercise bikes with a laptop station.
  • We like to party as much as we like chocolate! We have integration budgets we can use for team events.
  • Forever Chocolate and Event Team: you can join them and have a real influence on social life in BC and CSR activities.

At Barry Callebaut, we are committed to Diversity & Inclusion. United by our strong values, we thrive on the diversity of who we are, where we come from, what we’ve experienced and how we think. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where people can truly be themselves, grow to their full potential and feel they belong. #oneBC - Diverse People, Sustainable Growth.

If you want to learn more about Barry Callebaut, please find further information here.

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