P2P Business Process Owner (BPO)

Sodexo has an exciting opening for a Manager, Business Improvement within its Finance Continuous Improvement Team who will mainly represent the core business process within Procure-to-Pay (P2P) and support the NorAm P2P Domain Leader.  The focus will be on driving the strategy through various initiatives for successful day-to-day operations of the P2P processes within the organization while supporting and guiding the other key pillars within Finance & Accounting: Order-to-Cash (O2C), Record-to-Report (R2R) and Enterprise Performance Management (EPM). 

This role will be responsible for the coordination, planning, development/maintenance and delivery of multiple initiatives while working with and leading teams on large-scale, multi-year, global/regional initiatives identified by various Global and NorAm leadership teams.  Currently, this role is working on the SAP S/4 HANA integration project. This role is commonly referred to as a P2P Business Process Owner (BPO).

This remote position requires the candidate to maintain a home office.  Work schedule primarily Monday through Friday (8:30 AM – 5:00 PM EST) some work/project may cross multiple time zones along with limited regional and international travel requirements.  

Key responsibilities include:

• Identify, analyze and implement end-to-end P2P processes improvements to find opportunities or enhance automation, standardization, simplification and efficiency gains within the finance support function
• Collaborate closely with P2P Domain Lead along with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, design solutions, and implement changes effectively.  Also to develop, plan, and implement global/regional improvement strategies and roadmaps
• Gather and interpret data using reporting tools that support KPIs, identify trends, root causes, and improvement areas
• Develop high-quality business cases for process improvement/automation opportunities, supporting prioritization and collaborator engagement
• Lead or participate in improvement projects from initiation to completion, delivering measurable results in straight-through processing (STP), reduced manual intervention, cost reduction, and enhanced quality
• Work closely with Project Manager(s) to develop/maintain project plans, various logs: assumptions, risks, issues, action items along with communication and change management strategies
• Facilitate workshops and assist with training sessions to increase process awareness, knowledge, and improvement of the overall business culture within the P2P community
• Supervise ongoing performance of improvement projects, reporting regularly on outcomes, impacts, and lessons learned

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

Key qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 5+ years working in Finance / Accounts Payable / Procurement / Procure to Pay
• Hands-on experience in process improvement, change management, or operational excellence projects
• Shown experience of P2P/AP processes, SAP (FICO) or comparable ERP systems, and e-Procurement systems

• Strong Process Mapping and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) documentation skills
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills and problem-solving skills
• Strong understanding of finance processes, best practices and standardization
• Strong project management skills, including planning, execution, and monitoring

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.

Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience - 5 years
Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years