Integrations Finance Coordinator, Global Business Services
At IVC Evidensia, we are a leading veterinary services provider in Europe and North America with more than 2,500 clinics and hospitals across 19 countries and around 42,000 employees. We aim to have an extraordinary impact on animal lives, supporting in the region of 25,000 animals every single day across our international network. IVC Evidensia exists to champion the long-term health and welfare of animals and deliver our purpose of Healthy Animals, Happy Owners.
Our GBS Integrations Finance Coordinator is accountable for or governing and coordinating the end-to-end finance integration process for acquisitions from pre-completion through post-completion into Business as Usual (BAU).
The role ensures all integration activities across GBS and key Global Finance & IT functions are completed in accordance with agreed timelines, governance standards and integration playbooks. The role does not perform every activity directly but owns the governance, coordination, reporting and successful delivery of the overall integration checklist, ensuring accountability across all stakeholder groups.
In this role you will also collaborate with our Group Finance Acquisitions, Group Treasury, GBS Functional Leads, GBS Global Process Owners and in-country Finance teams to review and report on finance integration deliverables as it relates to newly acquired clinics ensuring that we are driving day 1 operational readiness.
IVC Evidensia are going through an exciting period of significant change, and you will need to embrace and drive that change. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong relationship, business acumen, project coordination and analytical mindset to contribute to the organisation’s growth.
Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities:
* Establish and maintain strong relationships with regional & country CFO’s, Group Finance and GBS key stakeholders to ensure seamless service & solution delivery as it relates to the integration of newly acquired clinics.
* Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to assess acquisition reporting performance and ensure service level agreements (SLAs) are met.
* Facilitates/Chairs the weekly cross functional meetings ensuring that KPI’s, RAID Logs are reviewed as it relates to newly acquired clinics
* Owns our Risk & Issue management process including tracking of all known risks/issues across all group stakeholder
* Acts as a single point of contact for all stakeholders as it relates to newly acquired integration requirements
* Ensure integration activities are aligned with integration requirements for each respective deal
* Provides insights for decision-making on integration milestones and amendments
Experience/Qualifications:
* Batchelors degree in Accounting, Finance or related field preferred (e.g. CPA, ACCA, CIMA)
* Minimum of 5+ years of progressive finance integration experience with preferrable 2+ years’ experience in a leadership role in a global finance environment
* Experience with Oracle Fusion ERP or other ERP systems preferred
* Evidence of ability to develop and influence effective working relationships with senior business stakeholders
* Ability to provide challenge and hold to account teams in order to drive performance
* Possesses and promotes a positive attitude, with the ability to adapt swiftly and a willingness to undertake challenging tasks
* Ability to manage own time effectively, prioritising tasks, multitasking, and meeting deadlines
* Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to lead and motivate stakeholders.
* Build and maintain a relationship with Heads of Operations and other key regional & outside provider stakeholders, inputting into strategic decisions
* Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
* Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities in addition to having strong analytical skills to assess data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.
* Understanding of data protection regulations and confidentiality requirements in handling financial information.
* Proficient in using MS Office applications, particularly Excel & PowerBi, for data analysis and reporting
* Continuous learning mindset to stay updated with changes in global finance regulations and best practices.
Following receipt of your application, you will be contacted by one of our experienced hire recruitment team.
As a BAME and LGBTQ+ inclusive employer, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
What We Offer:
At IVC Evidensia we recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from
* Work-life balance
*26 days annual leave
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
* Pension
* Discretionary Bonus
* Discounted staff pet care
* Dog Friendly office
* Free Parking available at Head Office
At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.