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The Director of Finance Transformation co-leads ALS's global Intelligent Process Automation (IPA) programme, turning manual finance and operational processes into automated, measurable savings. The role sits within the Robot Factory, Data & AI team and owns the automation portfolio end to end, from process discovery and business case approval, benefits tracking and executive reporting. The role works across all business streams in multiple regions, and is the main link between technical delivery teams and senior business leaders. Set and evolve the global IPA strategy, including strategic pillars, KPIs and the multi-year automation roadmap. Build business cases with quantified labour, cost and quality benefits, and secure sponsor sign-off. ALIMS, TM1, ERP). Support the RPA and business analysis teams through design, build, testing and deployment. Coordinate integral rollouts, from pilot sites through to regional waves. Produce the monthly IPA performance review and executive dashboards for the EGM and senior leadership.



Audit reported savings against source data so figures presented to leadership are accurate. Reports to Group CFO Executive General Managers (EGMs) - Monthly performance reviews, pilot and wave selection, savings commitments 8+ years in finance transformation, process improvement or intelligent automation, including at least 3 years leading a programme or team. ~ Bachelor's degree in finance, business, engineering, IT or a related field.

Knowledge of laboratory, testing or inspection industries, or of LIMS platforms. Familiarity with ERP and financial planning systems (e.g. Process improvement or project management certification (e.g. Lean Six Sigma, PMP, UiPath certifications). Global rollouts delivered on schedule across pilot and wave countries. Accuracy of benefits reporting to the EGM, with figures reconciled to source data each month. To be eligible to work at ALS you must be a Citizen or Permanent Resident of the country you are applying for, or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa. #

📌 Head of Finance & Performance (Madrid)
🏢 ALS
📍 Madrid