The Senior Process expert Book-to-close is responsible for reviewing and optimizing the Book-2-close process design, ensuring compliance with Omya’s standards and internal control framework. This role implements identified process improvements, supports systemic implementa-tions, and collaborates with IT and other stakeholders to drive continuous improvement and pro-cess standardization along the OS&S; end-2-end service line, spanning across Omya’s headquarter and the business units.

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Key Accountabilities
Book-2-close process design & improvement

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- Continuously review current Book-2-close process design or dedicated sub-processes and identify areas for improvement.

- Propose and operationalize measures to optimize the process in close alignment with the OS&S; Book-2-close delivery teams.

- Support process standardization and alignment across the end-2-end service scope, spanning across Omya’s headquarter and Omya’s business units.

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Book-2-close governance and compliance

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- Develop and implement compelling KPIs to ensure an effective process management (steering dimensions: efficiency, compliance, quality)Apply and maintain process standards, templates and control matrices

- Establish and implement internal controls in line with Omya’s Group ICs guidance and frameworks to mitigate risks and increase the level compliance in close collaboration with risk management





- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and Omya’s process standardsEnsure proper maintenance of the process architecture documentation (e.g. Process Flow-Charts, etc.) and ensures further development of the process architecture in the course of the implementation

Book-2-close performance management and continuous improvement

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- Collaborate closely with Omya’s internal IT department and other relevant stakeholders to support configuration decisions and digital enablers (e.g., automation, process mining).

- Support prioritization of automation initiatives, e.g. for reconciliations, subledger-to-ledger integrations

- Ensure adequate systemic implementation into process design incl. definition of all system specifications

- Operationalize CI backlog measures and ensure regular tracking and maintenance of backlog items

Operational execution

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- Oversee their field of responsibilities within the OS&S; Process Management team and accomplishes tasks in a quality and timely manner aim order to maintain and develop the standard process model

- Support Group-wide projects / initiatives and adheres to milestones in a quality and timely manner

- Operationalize measures to improve the Book-2-close or respective sub-processes and introduce measures into the OS&S; delivery teams





- Operationalize efficient handover points between upand downstream processes, e.g. align Order-to-cash, Procure-to-pay, Tax, Treasury

- Handle exceptions and resolve process-related issues promptly

- Specifies and documents business requirements and if required functional test scripts

- Develop training materials as required for the process and maintain playbooks and training materials

- Process scope for this process includes, among others GL accounting, Asset accounting and month-end closing

Knowledge and skills
Education

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- University degree in Finance, Business Management, Business Administration or related field

Experience

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- Min. 5 years of relevant working experience in a processor function-related position and leadership responsibilities

Knowledge and skills

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- Proven experience with Book-2-close, Record-2-report process execution or related business field (Finance, Accounting)

- Deep knowledge of process modeling, service delivery frameworks & process governance

- Expertise in IFRS, internal controls, statutory reporting, and audit readiness

- Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies and transformation initiatives

- Hands‑on experience with SAP ERP, S/4HANA preferred

- Strong problem solving and root‑cause analysis skills with a bias to action

- Hands-on mentality and able to manage conflicts

- Willingness to question the status quo and to dig into details

- Strong organizational skills and ability to execute

- Creative and critical thinking skills

Other requirements

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- Excellent command of both oral and written English ar

📌 Senior Process expert Book-2-close (Barcelona)
🏢 Omya
📍 Barcelona