Finance Transformation Project Manager (12 months fixed-term contract)

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Finance Transformation Project Manager will be an essential part of our dynamic Finance Team, reporting to the Global FP&A Director Capability & Projects.

This role focuses on leading Finance scope of Integrated Business Planning (IBP) program implementation in Wella company, management of key data and system architecture elements enabling IBP implementation and integration with other Wella systems (datalake/SAP/Oracle EPM) and providing support in the financial process redesign and optimization across Wella Corporate functions and commercial regions.

Important notice: this is 12 months temporary contract.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Project Management & Governance

• Define and lead the finance workstream within the IBP implementation, ensuring alignment with overall program goals.
• Serve as the primary liaison between Finance, Supply Chain, IT (internal and external), and project stakeholders.
• Manage end-to-end project delivery for the finance scope, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
• Develop and implement change management, including training, communication, and user support for finance teams.
• Lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for finance modules, ensuring solutions meet business requirements.
• Monitor data accuracy and system performance, resolving finance-related issues proactively.

Finance Process Design & Optimization

• Collaborate with finance stakeholders to gather requirements, validate solutions, and drive adoption.
• Redesign and optimize core finance processes (e.g., forecasting, budgeting, financial planning & analysis) to align with Blue Yonder IBP capabilities.
• Integrate financial KPIs into the IBP framework to enable real-time performance monitoring and scenario planning.

System Configuration & Integration

• Translate finance business needs into system configurations and functional specifications.
• Support data mapping, cleansing, and validation to ensure financial data integrity.
• Oversee integration of Blue Yonder with Wella’s systems (Data Lake, SAP, Oracle EPM) for seamless financial reporting and data flow.

Post-Go-Live Support & Continuous Improvement

• Establish and manage post-implementation support for finance users.
• Drive continuous improvement by analyzing system performance and identifying enhancement opportunities.

WHAT WE WANT YOU TO BRING ALONG

• Minimum 5 years of experience managing ERP or financial system implementations (e.g., Blue Yonder, SAP, Oracle EPM).
• At least 3 years of experience in finance transformation or financial planning & analysis (FP&A).
• Hands-on experience with Blue Yonder IBP modules is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects, especially involving Finance, IT, and Supply Chain.
• Strong understanding of financial processes and systems integration.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent English
• Project management certification is a plus

WHAT WE OFFER

At the heart of our company is a commitment to nurturing growth, health, and happiness. That’s why we offer:

• A flexible hybrid work model with the bonus of shorter Fridays all year long.
• A birthday gift of a day off—spend it with those who matter most!
• The freedom to work remotely from EU for up to 30 days annually.
• A day off for every full year with us (up to five extra days) to celebrate your dedication.
• Quarterly and annual recognition program that comes with financial rewards.
• Comprehensive Luxmed medical coverage.
• Life insurance to keep you and your loved ones protected.
• A lunch card to fuel your productivity.
• A Multisport card to keep you active and healthy.
• Support for your commute (public transport).
• Exciting product gifts four times a year and opportunities to sample new products.
• Funding for team bonding and integration activities.
• Bonuses for life’s special moments (like marriage or the birth of a child) and for long-term service.

WHO WE ARE

Together, WE enable individuals to look, feel, and be their true selves.

Wella Company is one of the world’s leading beauty companies, comprised of a family of iconic brands such as Wella Professionals, Clairol, OPI, Nioxin and ghd. With 6,000 employees globally, presence in over 100 countries, Wella Company and its brands enable consumers to look, feel, and be their true selves. As innovators in the hair and nail industry, Wella Company empowers its people to delight consumers, inspire beauty professionals, engage communities, and deliver sustainable growth to its stakeholders.

For additional information about the Wella Company, please visit www.wellacompany.com and https://www.wellacompany.com/about-us.

EEO OPPORTUNITIES

We offer equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Wella Company with federal and state disability laws makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us at: https://www.wellacompany.com/consumer-affairs

We strongly believe that cultivating a diverse workplace gives a company strength. The combination of unique skills, abilities, experiences and backgrounds creates an environment that produces extraordinary results.

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