This position is part of the Global Finance Innovation COE and is primarily responsible to support the global finance business process optimization / standardization, to cover finance resource gaps and actively participate in global projects (S4 Hana and Central Finance). This position will support the global finance innovation streams (P2P - Procurement to Pay, R2R - Record to Report and O2C - Order to Cash) in the organization optimization by standardizing, simplifying and automating processes, ensuring consistency and standardization of onboarding activities, and defining the optimal organization structure within finance. In addition, the role will support the execution of global projects (S4 Hana and Central Finance).

It requires leadership, self-confidence, strategic planning, problem solving, strong drive, team player, delegation, quick learner, solid organizational and good communication skills and a strong commitment and affinity for delivering the highest level of customer service.

Responsibilities

Active participation on global projects (S4 Hana and Central Finance)

Global finance process optimization and standardization

Support finance resource gaps

Serve as finance subject matter experts where needed

Develop and implement process metrics

Design and implement dashboards

Implementation of new technologies and ways of working

Drive process and organization change

Present to process stakeholders reports on the progress as well as problems and solutions

Ensure that the finance innovation driven projects deliver the committed goals

Requirements A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT / Finance or related discipline

Minimum of 5 years of experience in an IT, project team and BPI environment

Advance knowledge of English language

Expertise in Finance processes, data analytics, AI, coding,



and Power BI development

Excellent PC skills (MS Office including Power pivot, Power BI, Oracle/SAP)

Technical and business thinking A strong team player with the ability to learn and work independently

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Good customer service skills

Good time management and organizational skills

Focus on detail

Desired qualifications

Experienced in developing successful methods of collaboration among global clients and coworkers

Knowledge in SAP (FI-CO) and SAP Central Finance is a plus

Knowledge in Oracle Financials is a plus

Knowledge of other language rather than English is a plus

How we work

At PPG, we bring teams together to accelerate collaboration and career development, with in-person work Monday through Thursday and the opportunity to work remotely on Versátil Fridays. Schedules may vary by location.

About us

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD

Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X.

The PPG Way 2030

We are customer champions

Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don't stop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow.





We act with purpose and speed

Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value.

We are excellent operators

Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, the faces of PPG to our customers.

We compete to win

Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace new technologies and leverage agility and speed as strengths.

We are PPG proud

Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act with integrity and value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world.

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PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees.

We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

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📌 Finance Process Optimization Analyst (Madrid)
🏢 Ppg
📍 Madrid