Head of Operational Excellence, Finance

Sandvik's global Finance organization is gearing up its efforts to identify and realize opportunities to sustainably increase quality, speed and efficiency throughout its operation, thereby increasing value to its stakeholders and making employees more motivated. Therefore we are looking for a talented and experienced leader that will play an important role in a global context in relation to these efforts.

The location for this position is preferably Stockholm, Sweden. Other locations can be discussed.

Key performance areas
This newly created role entails defining strategy, as well as competence and capability needs to execute global initiatives with the purpose of simplifying, aligning and streamlining within the finance area. Results will ultimately be delivered together with the established finance organizations and the Group Finance Management team, and thus the ability to engage, inspire and motivate through others is critical.

Your main responsibilities include to:
- Structure and communicate the operational excellence agenda within Finance globally, defining the standard of excellence, as well as to monitor and measure implementation of agreed strategies
- Lead and facilitate cross-functional, global and transformational initiatives within Sandvik Finance
- Guide and support the teams working on the full transformation lifecycle through assessment, design, planning, and implementation of significant programs, projects and work streams
- Assist the organization in the development and adoption of best practices and methodology
- Align with the One Sandvik strategy principles
- Drive quality through Finance processes globally

You will report to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Sandvik Group, and be a member of the Global Finance Management Team (FMT).

Your profile
We are looking for someone with a Master's degree in Finance, combined with strong business knowledge and experience. You have extensive senior management experience, as well as experience with project management, ideally involving cross-cultural teams. Significant experience from change management in a global environment and knowledge about key financial processes is a prerequisite. Furthermore, high level understanding of IT architectures relevant to finance is also important, as are excellent skills in English.

You are an inclusive accomplished leader, who embraces change and supports the development of teams and individuals. You think and act strategically, promoting a culture of innovation and continuous improvements. You are a true team player and you share Sandvik's Core Values. We also expect that you have excellent communication skills with the ability to inspire, influence, build credibility and mobilize commitment across the organization, as well as working cross-culturally.

Contact information
For further information about this position, please contact:
Emil Nilsson, recruiting manager, +46 (0)8 456 12 42
Ana Elisa Morgado, HR Advisor, +46 (0)8 456 12 44

Union contacts
Karin Wallblom, Unionen, +46 (0)26 261 012
Maths Scherman, Akademikerföreningen, +46 (0)26 266 734
Patrik Hertel, Akademikerföreningen, +46 (0)26 265 647
Glenn Holm, Ledarna, +46 (0)26 263 809

Send your application no later than July 30 2013. Read more about Sandvik and apply at www.sandvik.com/career, Job ID: 323298.

For more information about the recruitment process, please contact HRdirect, +46 (0)20 261 444.

Recruiter
Irene Sveen