Global Process Lead

Location: Cambridgeshire

Global Process Lead AR, Cash Allocation & Credit Control - Project Atlas

Salary:
Level 6 - £48,100 - £64,375

Location:

Cambridge – Hybrid

Contract:

12- month fixed term

Hours:

Full Time

Do you want to play a leading role in a major business transformation that will redefine Finance process across UK and Global Operations?

We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. We are inviting applications for a Global Process Lead for AR, Cash Allocation & Credit Control to join Project Atlas, our ambitious global ERP transformation programme.

This fixed term opportunity runs until the end of the Definition Stage - July 30, 2027. Project Atlas represents a fundamental shift in how we operate – introducing new systems, processes, operating models, reporting & planning, data structures and ways of working. This role plays a critical part in ensuring those changes fit to standard and deliver measurable benefits.

About the role

* This role will work closely with the Functional Consultant, Data Owner, and Business Change Manager in Blueprint development.

* Map in detail the design and configuration of the as-is AR, Cash Allocation & Credit Control processes, delivering an essential and accurate baseline of “Current” that will be a pre-requisite for Blueprint initiation and inform Impact Assessments.

* Co-lead in Gap Analysis reporting and documentation between as is and to be process configuration.

* Learning and owning the to be process solution delivered by S4 HANA for AR, Cash Allocation & Credit Control processes and translating for the business how S4 HANA standard processes will support the business in a to be state represented by the Blueprint document.

* Support the processing of Problem Backlog items and ensuring fit to standard using the Atlas Model Office.

* Identifying and owning key touchpoints between AR, Cash Allocation & Credit Control processes and the wider OtC processes and ensuring strategic alignment is maintained to a joined-up solution design across Finance.

* Provide independent judgement on risks, readiness and dependencies, escalating via governance where required

* Constructively challenge assumptions and plans to secure the best outcomes

This position has been classified as a hybrid role, requiring the selected candidate to typically spend 40-60% of their time collaborating and connecting face-to-face at their dedicated location. Aside from our hybrid principles, other flexible working requests will be considered from the first day of employment, including other work arrangements should you require adjustments due to a disability or long-term health condition.

About You

* Experience delivering and owning process where change is a constant and process improvement a critical success factor.

* Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills

* Knowledge of AR, Cash Allocation & Credit Control processes.

* Experience in working within multi-functional teams, and an ability to understand and translate between technical and non-technical ways of working and points of view of a solution and design.

* Confidence working in complex, ambiguous and evolving delivery environments

If you meet the above minimum requirements, we encourage you to apply. Your application will be even stronger if you can also demonstrate the following desirable criteria:

* Desirable - Professionally accredited in Certified Business Process Associate, Process Professional.

For a detailed job description, please refer to the link at the bottom of the advert on our careers site.

We are a Disability Confident (DC) employer that is committed to equality and inclusion ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. The DC scheme's Offer of an Interview commitment applies to applicants who opt in, and disclose a disability or a long-term health condition, and who best meet the minimum criteria for the role. In instances where interviewing all qualifying candidates is not practicable and/or appropriate, we prioritise those who best meet the minimum criteria, as we would for applicants who do not have a…