Group Manager- RTR SME

A career in IBM Consulting embraces long-term relationships and close collaboration with clients across the globe. In this role, you will work for IBM BPO, part of Consulting that, accelerates digital transformation using agile methodologies, process mining, and AI-powered workflows.    You'll work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio, including IBM Software and Red Hat.    Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation to success in IBM Consulting. In your role, you'll be supported by mentors and coaches who will encourage you to challenge the norm, investigate ideas outside of your role, and come up with creative solutions resulting in groundbreaking impact for a wide network of clients. Our culture of evolution and empathy centers on long-term career growth and learning opportunities in an environment that embraces your unique skills and experience.    Process Expertise: Act as the subject matter expert for RTR activities, providing solutions and direction for system errors, escalations, issues, and concerns. Process Improvement: Lead initiatives to eliminate, standardize, simplify, and automate RTR processes. Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with various departments such as Compliance/ Auditors, Continuous Improvement, Solution Architects, Quality and Client Senior Stakeholders (GPOs, Controllers, CFOs) to develop and maintain RTR offerings documentation. Project Management: Run change and improvement initiatives, ensuring timely delivery through robust project management systems. Innovation: Act as the point of contact for finance-related process improvements and innovation initiatives impacting RTR. Drive client value and business outcome aligned to Client and IBM goals Executive Presence: Demonstrate executive presence and the ability to strike transformative conversations with CFOs and controllers. Transformative Approach: Showcase a transformative approach, experience, and mindset in driving process improvements and innovations. ·       Education: Bachelor's degree in Accountancy or Finance; CPA preferred but not required. ·       Experience:  8 -12 years of experience in RTR processes, with a strong background in process improvement and transformation. ·       Skills: Excellent communication skills, strong stakeholder management, and cross-functional people management skills. ·       Technical Expertise: Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, S4HANA, Oracle, and BlackLine in an F&A environment. ·       Certifications: Project management certification (PMO) is an advantage. Advanced Degree: Chartered Accountant or MBA in Finance. Domain Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of central finance reporting, management reporting, and related processes. Consultative Skills: Strong consultative selling, client engagement, interpersonal, and analytical skills. India Consulting Professional Bangalore, IN