Transition Manager/Lead– Finance Shared Services

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Company Description

A global company specializing in protective coatings and paints for industries like marine, infrastructure, energy, and construction, known for helping extend the life of ships, buildings, and industrial equipment.

Job Summary

The Transition Manager/Lead – Finance Shared Services is responsible for leading the migration and transformation of Procure-to-Pay (P2P) and Credit-to-Cash (C2C) processes into a Global Business Services (GBS) environment. The role focuses on transition planning, process optimization, stakeholder management, knowledge transfer, and ensuring operational readiness while driving finance transformation initiatives.


Key Responsibilities

  • Implement transition strategy and roadmap for P2P and C2C processes within GBS.
  • Coordinate with global and local finance teams, vendors, and stakeholders for smooth process migration.
  • Develop and manage transition project plans and ensure timely delivery.
  • Create and maintain process documentation including RACI, SOPs, and process controls.
  • Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies to avoid business disruption.
  • Drive knowledge transfer initiatives and training for GBS teams.
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements.
  • Monitor recruitment and onboarding activities during transition phases.
  • Collaborate with business leaders and process owners to identify process improvements and synergies.

Required Skills & Experience

  • Minimum 5+ years of global operational delivery experience in Shared Services or GBS environments.
  • Hands-on experience in transition management and migration activities.
  • Strong understanding of GBS transition methodologies.
  • Expertise in P2P and C2C processes including billing, invoicing, payments, collections, cash applications, and credit control.
  • Strong project management skills.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.
  • Proven experience working across global teams and geographies.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business.
  • Experience in Shared Services or Global Business Services environments.
  • PMP, Six Sigma, or ITIL certification (preferred).
  • Experience in finance transformation initiatives.

Other Requirements

  • Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and complex projects.
  • Strong leadership and conflict resolution skills.
  • Ability to drive sustainable transformation initiatives.

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