Senior Manager Operational & External Reporting

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, governance, and delivery of standardized and ad-hoc reporting and analytics capabilities supporting operational (I2C, P2P, etc.) and external/corporate consolidations reporting processes.
• Translate complex operational and financial data into clear insights and executive-ready dashboards to support strategic and tactical decision-making.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (A2R Finance, Master Data, CFIN) to ensure alignment of data definitions, metrics, and reporting standards.
• Oversee production reporting processes to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and timeliness across systems and geographies.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying trends, risks, and opportunities within performance metrics.
• Manage, coach, and develop a team of analysts and reporting professionals, fostering a high-performance and inclusive culture.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, data governance standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Support system enhancements, automation, and analytics transformation initiatives in partnership with digital and technology teams.

Qualifications

Education: Required: Bachelor's degree in business, Finance, Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field. Preferred: Master's degree (MBA, MS, or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.

Experience and Skills: Required: Typically, 8-10 years of progressive experience in finance or accounting roles incl. reporting, analytics and operations, or related functions, with demonstrated leadership responsibility. Strong understanding of operational financial processes, preferably within I2C, order-to-cash or P2P environments. Strong experience deploying and managing complex reports, dashboards, and analytical models. Experience leading teams and influencing cross-functional stakeholders in a matrixed environment. Advanced proficiency with reporting and analytics tools (e.g., BI platforms, Excel, enterprise systems). Exposure to data governance, automation, and advanced analytics initiatives.

Preferred: Experience in a global, highly regulated, or medical device/pharmaceutical environment. Experience with external SEC reporting and consolidations processes. Change management or transformation experience supporting large-scale process or system improvements. Familiarity with ERP systems and enterprise data architectures. Proven ability to translate data into actionable business insights for senior leaders.

Other: Language: English required; additional languages a plus. Travel: Up to ~10-15%, primarily domestic. Certifications: Analytics, finance, or project management certifications preferred but not required.