- Process Ownership: Assume full ownership of the Reporting & Analytics process area, encompassing all processes from data supply, data processing, data availability, reporting and analytics for all End-to-End process areas. Oversee all related activities to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with established policies. Serve as the primary point of contact for Reporting & Analytics related inquiries.
- Global Standardization: Collaborate with global, regional and local teams and stakeholders to establish and enforce global standard operating procedures and best practices for the Reporting & Analytics process area. Ensure consistent data processing methods, tools and standards across various entities and regions.
- Process Optimization: Continuously assess the Reporting & Analytics data processes to identify areas for improvement, efficiency gains, and automation opportunities. Lead data processing redesign initiatives to enhance customer as well as internal & external business partner experience and minimize errors.
- Risk Management: Implement robust internal controls to mitigate Reporting & Analytics related risks. Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies within the process area, including risk assessment and mitigation measures. Proactively address potential disruptions.
- Technology Integration: Partner with IT teams to leverage technology solutions, such as data foundation platforms, BI tools and platforms, and interfaces to external systems, to streamline and enhance the Reporting & Analytics process area. Drive digital transformation initiatives to meet evolving internal and external business partner expectations.
- Performance Metrics: Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to track the effectiveness and efficiency of the Reporting & Analytics processes. Regularly report progress and insights to senior management and stakeholders.
- Change Management: Lead change management efforts associated with process improvements and system implementations. Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the Process Excellence Community (PEC), promote business partner-centric practices and design trainings.
- Talent Development: Mentor and guide a team of global process experts within the Process Excellence Community. Provide coaching, training, and development opportunities to enhance their skill sets and capabilities.
- Main interface to GB and GD Process Owner community: Be the main contact person for all the existing process owners of GB and GD to ensure that AP specific process requirements and needs are fulfilled.
- Business Administration, Business Intelligence or IT related field; Proficiency in data analysis tools and software is essential. Familiarity with programming languages such as SQL, Python, or R is often desired. Knowledge of data visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI is also beneficial.
- Experience: 8+ years of progressive experience in either Reporting Architecture, Business Intelligence, Database System Development or Controlling, with a strong focus on the Reporting & Analytics process and related activities.
- Experience working in Database Administration and the ability to write SQL is a plus.
- Process Excellence: Proven track record of leading process improvement initiatives, implementing best practices, and optimizing financial processes for global organizations.
- Leadership: Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence, collaborate, and motivate cross-functional teams.
- Analytical Thinking: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven and detail-oriented approach to decision-making.
- Change Agent: Demonstrated experience in driving change management efforts and managing stakeholders at various organizational levels.
- Technology Proficiency: Familiarity with business intelligence and data management systems and platforms. Ability to harness technology for process enhancements.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Global Mindset: Ability to see the "big picture" from the global perspective yet also manage and local requirements and cultural nuances.
- Customer-Centric: A strong commitment to enhancing the customer and business partner experience throughout the Reporting & Analytics process area.
- Leadership skills honed through experience with executive management.
- Understanding of complex business issues and strategies.
- Innovative mindset and affinity with new digital developments.
- Leadership skills and Stakeholder management, vast experience in leading global communities
Global Process Owner - Navi Mumbai, India - BASF India Limited
2 weeks ago
Description
Global Process Owner Reporting & Analytics AP Process Excellence | BASF Agricultural Solutions
Agriculture is crucial to everyone's existence. At the Agricultural Solutions division we combine innovative thinking with practical action to find the right balance for success - for farmers, agriculture, and future generations. With seeds and traits, crop protection and digital solutions, we strive to develop tools that help farmers produce food more efficiently, protect the environment and meet the needs of society. We are looking for a Global Process Owner Reporting & Analytics to help us achieve our goal.
Your job
We are in search of a highly experienced and strategic Global Process Owner (GPO) for the Reporting & Analytics process area, to lead and optimize our end-to-end processes regarding AP reporting and analytics related activities within our dedicated Process Excellence Team (PET). The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in Data Strategy and Reporting IT Architecture, coupled with exceptional leadership, communication, and process optimization skills. Experience with financial, marketing and/or production reporting would be an advantage. As the GPO for Reporting & Analytics, you will play a pivotal role in creating global consistency as well as improving efficiency and the customer experience in our business reporting landscape. You will lead a community of global, regional and country Business Experts to design the best possible Reporting & Analytics environment for numerous stakeholders across the organization. This is a unique opportunity to modernize and revolutionize the way the Agricultural Solutions division uses data to drive decision making.
Key responsibilities
Your team
In this challenging position you will give coaching and guidance to a community of global, regional and local Process Experts teams. You will report to our 'Process Excellence Team Lead' and act as the right hand and sparring partner of Global and Regional Leadership in AP.
Your Profile
Experience and Qualifications
Knowledge/Skills
Competences
Leadership behaviors
P ioneering : courageously trying new things to win
E mpowering : enabling to take actions and make decisions
P erforming : focus on the right things and act fast
Your application
If you are a dynamic and results-oriented professional with a passion for process excellence and a drive to optimize the Reporting & Analytics process area on a global scale, we invite you to apply for the role of Global Process Owner – Reporting & Analytics. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of our Reporting & Analytics operations, deliver exceptional business partner and customer satisfaction, and contribute to the success of our Process Excellence Community on a global scale. If yes on all the above, then we invite you to apply for this job and upload your motivation letter and CV.
What's in it for you?
Adding value to our customers begins with adding value to you. At BASF we believe that people are the key to our long-term success and that talent is in everyone. That's why we empower you with the tools, guidance, and opportunities you need to advance and succeed in work and life. We offer you a variable remuneration in addition to an attractive salary and excellent benefits like a good pension, collective health insurance, training opportunities, flexible and remote working etc.
Giving you the support that you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us achieving our ambitions. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision Vegetable Seeds is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career.
At BASF, the chemistry is right. Because we are counting on innovative solutions, on sustainable actions, and on connected thinking. And on you. Become a part of our formula for success and develop the future with us - in a global team that embraces diversity and equal opportunities irrespective of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, disability or belief.