R2R Operations Director (Global Veterinary Care Provider)

• Great career opportunity
• R2R Finance (Director level)

Our client is a global veterinary provider company

To lead the Reporting and General Accounting teams across European region, delivered through the efforts of our great associates and extended partners. Key member of the Group Financial Operations Leadership team, who will work closely with the in‑country accounting teams and key regional stakeholders across the areas of Closing & Reporting, General Accounting, Intercompany, Fixed Assets and Lease Accounting. Serve as a Primary contact for auditors (internal & external) and the controllership teams outside of the Group.

R2R Vision and Strategy

• In partnership with the MVH Europe Financial Operations Head, Business Units, Global and Regional MVH GBS stakeholders, and Controllership, provide strategic and analytical inputs to drive improvement of quality of accounts and overall health of financial position of MVHE organization.
• Evaluate, design and implement shifts in operating model for R2R operations, with strong focus on harmonization, standardization and automation of processes, including the work of strategic partners, to ensure its fit for purpose and delivered with quality and at scale.

Financial Statement Accuracy

• Accountable for the material accuracy of MVHE-prepared financial statements. Leads across all process and control areas that impact the financial statements, including upstream areas beyond financial operations.
• Responsible for leading the period close meetings, balance sheet reviews, and other accounting‑related key operating mechanisms. Drives account reconciliation quality across MGS Finance and holds teams (associates & partners) accountable. Primary Leader of the Financial Closing & Reporting Process for MVHE.

Talent Leadership

• Deliver Great Line Management to your team by identifying and developing talent within the MVH Europe Financial Operations organization, and providing an enriching career experience to the team.

Operational Performance

• Leads the team responsible for preparing and recording journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts, and other key general accounting activities. Includes areas such as Treasury, Overheads, MAB & Taxes. Partners closely with the OU Closing & Reporting teams (SSCs heads) to effectively deliver period‑end close commitments.
• Oversee and govern the teams that deliver core operations, through SLAs and KPIs, providing support and driving key objectives within the team, and into the upstream process areas.
• Accountable for strong controls & governance across the R2R regional processes.

BPO management and partnering for success

• Ensure commitment to quality and operational excellence with external vendors and BPO partners, supporting delivery of R2R processes, through fit for purpose contractual terms, robust performance reviews delivered through three‑tiered governance model and effective and mutual relationship at strategic level.
• Provide insights to business leaders and stakeholders, using and evolving metrics that matter, and driving improvements, through a combination of direct leadership, influencing without authority, and partnerships with business stakeholders.
• Working closely with the Vendor Leadership with accountability for identifying and then delivering productivity improvements and operational savings within the R2R Area.

General Accounting Transformation

• Leads the program to streamline the general accounting processes across MVHE. This includes the elimination, automation, and/or acceleration of manual journal entry activities to deliver a one‑day close (i.e. All entries done by W1, D1), embedding Quality of Accounts principles, and operating rigor.
• Drive the R2R standardization agenda, streamlining processes and migrating to new technologies, throughout the European markets and across other parts of the global R2R community and enterprise‑led transformations.
• Owns all other continuous improvement initiatives pertaining to General Accounting.

Financial Audit and Internal Controls

• Owns the relationship with auditors (internal & external) related to the annual audit and other audit‑related activities pertaining to operations as well as transformation.

Business Continuity Management Plans

• Owns the development and deployment of all BCM and Disaster Recovery Plans as it relates to MVHE Financial Operations, including BPO providers and extended partners.

Financial Master Data Management

• Leader of all initiatives and operational activity related to financial master data.
• Partners closely with MVH GBS GPOs and DT teams, as well as other key stakeholders.

• Academic degree within the area of Finance. Advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CPA, CMA, CFA, ACCA) is desired.
• Seasoned professional with a background in shared services, with a minimum of 10 years' post‑qualification experience, including experience in a similar role (Finance & accounting or governance & control)
• Well‑developed financial expertise, including accounting principles, and processes.
• Solid understanding of financial systems and their impact on accounting and controls.
• Functional & Technical skills - ERP systems experience (Oracle, OneStream, Blackline)
• In‑depth understanding of internal control; experience in designing, documenting and monitoring internal control policies. Solid understanding of GAAP, auditing procedures and Mars, Inc. Finance Manual.
• BPO Experience is a plus
• Proven experience in finance, accounting, internal or external audit.
• Experienced people leader, able to guide, coach, and manage a team of skilled technical leaders.
• Transformation mindset
• Excellent interpersonal, teamwork and communication skills, with the capacity to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure, handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines is essential
• Ability to travel domestically & internationally

Great career opportunity