Finance Business Process Lead **Location** North Carolina **Role Type** Permanent **About us** ITG Brands is the third-largest tobacco company in the USA with offerings of some of the most well-known cigarette, cigar, and e-vapor brands. As a member of the globally recognized Imperial Brands PLC family, we are a forward-thinking partner with operational integrity. ITG Brands is committed to putting consumers at the center of what we do, while creating an innovative workplace that is diverse and inclusive. This empowers us to bring our true selves to work, to collaborate more effectively through showing our passion and being confident to bring new ideas to the table. We are not afraid to seize opportunities and make things happen – both individually and collaboratively. We strive to exceed expectations by seeing things differently and doing things differently. This truly is a place where we all share a challenger mindset which drives our success. **The role** - JOB SUMMARY Drive digital transformation across the Americas Business and deliver the ambitions set out in Global strategy. A key enabler of this transformation is the design and implementation of a new ERP systems landscape and S/4HANA Global Template to increase the standardization and efficiency of process execution, the data model and technology utilization. As the Business Process Lead (BPL) for Finance, you will act as Champion, Owner and Custodian of the Commercial ERP (CERP’s) template from a process perspective for the Americas. Responsible for the template process alignment of the Global Template for the Americas. The goal is standardization to the Global Template with the exceptions for Legal, Fiscal, and/or Regulatory (LFR) requirements, the BPL will own closing the gaps based on the LFRs. Collaborate with the Americas Finance team to assess and articulate business requirements, analyze fit with the Global design template, seek out and assess solution simplification opportunities where business case justification exists. Drive the business towards common, standard Global solutions, while monitoring template adoption and adherence. - WHAT YOU WILL DO _(This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary by the Company)_ + Responsible for developing and setting the direction of travel for the Americas’ future state global template including people, process and data as well as designing appropriate security and controls. + Ultimate responsibility of the end-to-end process leadership collaborating with process owners / sponsors and the business as well as the system integrator for the program. **Solution Design and Documentation** + Responsible for defining the solution process design and maintaining documentation. + Collaborate with implementation teams through direct involvement in solution alignment / legal fiscal gap analysis / market scoping exercise. **Process and Template Adherence and Adoption** + Assess level of template and process adherence. + Identify opportunities for improved adoption of standard processes and template while minimizing local variation/deviation. **Template Governance** + Responsible for maintaining the integrity of the template. + Field or initiate template change requests, develop and present (or support the presentation of) template change STPs to the relevant governance bodies for review and approval (to be defined) as related to the Americas implementation. **Strategic Input Deployment involvement** + Champion Global Template deployment in Americas in line with the Deployment Methodology. + Drive program early engagement activity. **Key accountabilities** - REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience: + Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or a related field of study with 10+ years progressive leadership experience, to include 5+ years in a business transformation projects capacity (preferably in consumer goods/FMCG sector) + Must be 21 years of age or older Knowledge of: + Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, & PowerPoint) and Microsoft Teams + SAP 4/HANA + Signavio + Finance processes and SAP S/4HANA functionality Skilledin: + Delivery of business process ownership for large scale business transformation projects + Stakeholder management, with the ability to articulate key messages to all levels of the organization (both positive and difficult messages) + Aligning data definitions and their use within reports and understanding data types and managing them through Data Governance Forums + Verbal and written communication skills + Problem solving/situation analysis and priority setting + Interpersonal skills Ability to: + Extract and collect reporting requirements from senior stakeholders and Finance team + Document and communicate the solution overview and functional design + Understand business transformation programs, not just technology or software implementations + Ability to manage risks and issues + Operate comfortably across wide variety of levels within the organization + Travel as needed - PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience: + Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting with 10+ years progressive leadership experience, to include 5+ years in a business transformation projects capacity **Skills & experience** + Requires light physical effort. Occasionally lifts or moves light objects (under 10 lbs.). + Walks, sits, or stands for prolonged periods. + Requires prolonged machine operation including computer and keyboard equipment as well as use of manual dexterity and fine motor skills. _This job description is intended to be generic in nature and describe the essential functions of the job. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities, and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position_ . **What we offer** • Competitive benefits package that includes medical/dental/vision/life insurance/disability plans • Dollar for dollar 401k match up to 6% and 5% annual company contribution • 15 Company-paid holidays • Generous paid time off • Employee recognition and discount programs • Education assistance • Employee referral bonus program • Hybrid workplace – remote / in office • Summer hours • Casual dress policy Monday through Friday **Next steps** This job description describes the essential functions of the job at the time the job description was created, but it is not an exhaustive list of tasks, duties and responsibilities. In addition, the position may evolve or change over time and such changes may not be reflected in the job description until it is next updated. **Everyone Belongs** **ITG Brands and ITG Cigars provides equal employment opportunities.** All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you have a concern about discrimination in the application or hiring process or you need an accommodation based on religion, disability or pregnancy in the application or hiring process, please contact us at TalentAcquisition@itgbrands.com . **SHARE THIS JOB** The posting for the position for which you are applying highlights key aspects of the position only. It is not a complete description of the position. 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