Expert, Invoice to Pay Process and Solutions Improvement

Expert, Invoice to Pay Process and Solutions Improvement

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We are now looking for an Expert for a permanent position to join our Invoice to Pay Process and Solutions Improvement team in Source to Pay Operations team in Wroclaw, Poland. In this role you will play a crucial role in analysing, designing, and optimizing business processes across the UPM organization, contribute to multiple projects in Invoice to Pay area and support process developments.

Source To Pay Operations is responsible for managing, operating and improving Source to Pay processes and solutions. We deliver end-to-end insights and dedicated services for UPM businesses and functions, and are focused on continuously improving process efficiency, quality and compliance.

Greetings from your future manager 

Welcome to Source to Pay Operations - an inspiring team of sourcing and finance professionals driving the digital transformation of Source to Pay end-to-end process! Working in Source to Pay Operations will offer you a vantage point to UPM businesses and external markets. You will have a great opportunity to develop new ways of working with continuous improvement mindset. – Agnieszka Gajecka, Senior Manager, Invoice to Pay Process and Solutions Improvement

What you will do

• Collect and analyze process-related data using statistical techniques, process mining tools, and other analytical methods to identify patterns, trends, and opportunities for improvement (experience in Celonis tool or AI tools as an asset)

• Leverage your expertise in process mapping, analysis, and improvement methodologies to support the achievement of organizational goals

• Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to stakeholders, drive initiatives to enhance operational effectiveness and efficiency based on findings and root cause analysis performed - act as a liaison between technical and business teams, translating technical insights into actionable business recommendations

• Develop and deploy of advanced Process Mining/AI applications tailored to business scenarios and aligning them with end-to-end business objectives in Source to Pay

• Facilitate workshops and training sessions to extend understanding and adoption of Process Mining technologies across the organization, provide solutions for process and tool related questions

• Monitor and evaluate the impact of process changes and improvements, ensuring sustainability and ongoing performance monitoring

• Develop and maintain process documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs) and process flow charts

• Stay up to date with the latest trends, technologies, AI possibilities and methodologies in process improvement to continuously enhance your own expertise and propose new opportunities fitting to UPM needs

Who you are

• You have at least a Bachelor’s degree or other relevant professional qualification in related area

• You have at least 7 years of work experience in STP/PTP area in Continuous Improvement / Data Analyst/ Process Mining field - experience with Celonis application as an asset

• You have end to end-to-end STP/PTP process understanding, proven process development competences and hands-on skills to drive improvements

• You have good knowledge of SAP FICO (R/3 or S/4)

• You have Lean Six Sigma methodology knowledge or certification

• You are proactive, service-oriented person with great communication and influencing skills

• You have an organized and controlled way of working, strong analytical skills, process improvement mindset with attention to details

• You have collaboration and team-working skills with positive attitude towards changes

• You have self-management skills and are not afraid to take initiative and challenge the status quo

This is what we offer to you

• A meaningful job – We have an inspiring purpose ‘We create a future beyond fossils. Our work is impactful and transformative.

• A caring community – Our community is built on great team spirit and shared commitment. We care about each other and the well-being of our colleagues. We support the work-life balance of all our employees.

• Development opportunities – We offer you great opportunities to learn and grow throughout your career.  We are an international, multi-business organization offering plenty of avenues for personal growth.

• Responsible employer - Sustainability is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to ambitious, science-based sustainability targets in all areas from climate change to biodiversity. We foster diversity and inclusivity, offering a work environment in which everyone can be themselves.

Learn about our Rewarding and our Ways of working

Additional information

The position will be located in Wroclaw, Poland or Tampere/Helsinki, Finland.

The position holder will report to Agnieszka Gajecka, Manager, Invoice to Pay Process and Solutions Improvement.

For more information please contact Agnieszka Gajecka, agnieszka.gajecka@upm.com, mobile +48887730045.

Please apply via the link above and attach your CV (and optionally cover letter) latest by 15.11.2024.

We review applications already during the application period, and you may be contacted already before the application deadline.

For support with submitting your application, please contact HR Service Center at careers@upm.com or tel. +48 12 399 94 99

UPM is a global forest industry leader with headquarters in Finland. We create renewable and responsible wood-based alternatives for fossil-based materials utilizing our expertise in engineering, innovation and digitalization. In Poland, UPM is running two factories near Wrocław, a Human Resources Service Center in Kraków and UPM Business Hub at the heart of the city of Wrocław. At the moment, the Wrocław Hub brings together over 500 professionals in customer, supplier and financial services.

What makes us unique? The Finnish leadership culture encourages people in personal growth and self-development, and our values - trust and be trusted, achieve together, renew with courage – are visible in our everyday work. We are inspired by the limitless opportunities of the bioeconomy and we lead the way towards a future beyond fossils. Got interested? Join us on this exciting path! #growthwithUPM