Finance System Owner

• Category: Finance & Procurement
• Location: Kaunas, LT

If you have a good business understanding and a strong IT mindset that can steer the digitalization journey for finance then maybe you are the finance system owner we are looking for to join NKT Lithuania. In this role you will be expected to work both independently and as part of a global team spread out in Europe. Due to the latter some travel might be expected though the position itself is based in Kaunas. Being part of NKT will also open you a world of future career opportunities and learning possibilities.

Be the link between Operational Finance and IT while taking active role in NKT Global digital agenda and bringing ideas live
You will be the key person when it comes to setting business requirements for the further finance process with a focus on the accounts payable processes also coordinating development and driving user adoption as well as guiding super users in Kaunas office and voicing their needs for this digital journey. Also you will be a competent product owner acting as a link between business and IT development team responsible for collaboration with IT while creating governance and escalation setup for the operating model. Your main tasks will include but will not be limited to:

• Steer the overall xSuite program for NKT with a focus on AP processes while supporting xSuite users and being the point of contact for both external xSuite support team and internal users for any related troubles, fixing them whenever possible;
• Act as the ambassador for operational finance in Kaunas office and be the first line of defence for the business also drive Group Finance xSuite development;
• Run project plans to deliver new solutions and features on schedule by organising the broader team and secure onboarding of new solutions and ongoing feedback;
• Secure active participation from the relevant finance teams when running development and testing new digital solutions;
• Owning business documentation and driving continuous improvement through reviewing end-user feedback and gathering ideas through interaction with the finance community;
• Handle utilization of OCR tool – tune the system, improve templates, etc.;

You are also expected to be active as “expert user” of our tools to be first line of support for local users while also participate in workshops of global digital solutions acting there as a key subject matter expert. Last, but not the least, the position entails building up super user competences within Kaunas office by conduct of trainings across departments using detailed expertise, including definition of the training scope for a new release of the solution and assistance with the development of training materials.

Product owner with IT flair and eagerness to incorporate digital in daily work
To succeed in this role you will need a keen desire to learn, develop and be continuously challenged as well as ability to prioritise tasks and plan your schedule while operating in a fast-paced environment as part of a global team. Strong business understanding combined with your experience and personal efforts will make a positive and highly valuable difference for Kaunas office providing financial services to Group companies and supporting our internal customers. The candidate should have:

• A Degree in Finance, Economics or related discipline, higher commercial certificate or similar;
• 2+ years of experience in a Finance field (Controller, Analyst, Accountant and etc.) preferably in a Global Finance team;
• Strong SAP/SAP BW knowledge and advanced level of MS Excel, as well as other MS Office skills;
• Strong English language skills, both verbal and written.

Opportunity to fast forward your career
NKT is committed to fostering a diverse organization and a culture where people from different backgrounds can thrive and are inspired to perform at their best. We believe that a diverse organization enables sustainable performance, and that an inclusive and welcoming culture makes for a better place to work.

We offer you a modern office at Kauno Dokas with workplace where your knowledge and experience matters and also one full of challenges, opportunities, and potential. In addition, we are offering:

• hybrid work model and flexible working time.
• international environment.
• 4 additional paid vacation days.
• private health insurance.
• professional working culture and growth opportunities.
• tai chi classes on a regular basis.
• company-funded access to Linkedin learning platform.
• free parking.

Salary range for this position is from 4000 Eur to 4800 Eur brutto.

Contact and application
Please apply at our website and note that we are reviewing applications on an ongoing basis so we close the process when we find the right match. The sooner you apply, the better are your chances. If you have any questions, please contact HR Manager Giedre Urbonaviciene, Tel: +370 612 11197

We are looking forward to receiving your application.

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About NKT
At NKT, we are all Connectors. We connect to develop leading technologies that enable the world’s transition to renewable energy - and we stay connected to grow as people and professionals. As a company, NKT connects a greener world with high-quality power cable technology and takes centre stage as the world moves towards green energy. NKT designs, manufactures and installs low-, medium- and high-voltage power cable solutions enabling sustainable energy transmission. NKT is headquartered in Denmark and employs 5.000 people. NKT is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and realised a revenue of EUR 2.6 billion in 2023. We connect a greener world. www.nkt.com

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