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We are seeking an experienced Finance Process Automation Team Leader to lead the end-to-end automation and re-engineering of Kaizen’s global Record-to-Report (R2R), Accounts Payable (AP) and broader FinOps functions. This role is central to building a hyperautomation-first finance operating model by leveraging RPA, ETL, AI/GenAI, and advanced analytics to deliver scalable, technology-enabled processes.

The ideal candidate combines strong finance process expertise with hands-on transformation leadership: able to design, implement, and scale intelligent automation solutions across jurisdictions while partnering closely with Accounting, AP, FP&A, Tax, Treasury, IT, Data and Operating Excellence teams. The role includes people leadership and driving adoption of new tools, standards, and ways of working across Finance.

As a Senior Finance Automation Team Leader, you will:

• Own and deliver the automation roadmap for Global Accounting (R2R) and Accounts Payable (AP), identifying opportunities across the financial close and P2P cycles.
• Redesign and standardize finance processes to minimize manual work and enable scalable automation across jurisdictions.
• Define KPIs and performance metrics to measure automation impact, efficiency gains, and process quality.

• Design and oversee automation solutions using RPA, ETL pipelines, and AI/GenAI applications to optimize finance workflows.
• Evaluate and implement emerging technologies (including Agentic AI) to improve productivity, insights, and decision-making.
• Ensure automation governance, auditability, and compliance aligned with finance control frameworks.

• Lead automation programs in collaboration with IT and Data teams to integrate ERP systems and finance platforms.
• Improve data reliability and reconciliation accuracy through automated pipelines and monitoring dashboards.
• Support ERP upgrades and finance systems evolution with an automation-first mindset.
  
  

• Lead and mentor a small team of analysts while building internal automation capabilities within Finance.
• Drive adoption of digital tools and standardized processes across teams and stakeholders.
• Expand successful automation frameworks beyond R2R and AP into Treasury, FP&A, Reporting, and Controls.
  
  

What you will bring

• 6+ years of experience in Finance Transformation, Finance Automation, or Process Improvement roles, with strong exposure to R2R and/or Accounts Payable environments.
• Proven experience delivering automation initiatives using RPA (e.g., UiPath or similar) and data automation tools (e.g., Alteryx or equivalent ETL platforms).
• Strong understanding of finance processes and controls (GL, AP, reconciliations, reporting, close cycle, and P2P workflows).
• Experience working with ERP systems and BI/data platforms, partnering with IT and data teams on system integrations.
• Practical knowledge of AI/GenAI applications in finance, combined with a strong governance and control mindset.
• Demonstrated ability to lead transformation projects, influence stakeholders, and drive change adoption across cross-functional teams.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills, with a continuous improvement and automation-first mindset.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.

Kaizen Gaming Perks

• 🕑 Hybrid way of working
• 🏃 A buddy will support you with your onboarding
• 💸 Competitive pay and bonus scheme
• 👩‍⚕️ Private health insurance for you and your family
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Support
• ⭐Developmental 360° feedback framework
• 📚 Unlimited access to Udemy & continuous training
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