Continuous Improvement Manager

The Continuous Improvement Manager reports directly to the Sr Director PMO & C-IMP. This position is responsible for leading and managing continuous improvement projects and initiatives across various business functions within the Business Service Center. The role ensures that processes are efficient, cost-effective, and align with company standards and objectives.****Job Responsibilities***** ****Project Management and Implementation:**** + Lead efforts to pursue continuous improvement for end-to-end processes in collaboration with various teams. + Propose and follow up on improvement and efficiency projects. + Ensure compliance with accounting standards, group policy, deadlines, and internal control practices. + Research and drive the implementation of best practices and new technologies.* ****Performance Analysis and Optimization:**** + Establish key performance indicator analysis, suggesting and following up on relevant action plans. + Ensure an efficient communication between different teams and that objectives and priorities are met. + Assist with the research and resolution of issues that create bottlenecks in processes. + Take on the role of Business Process Owner to drive process enhancements.* ****Collaboration and Training:**** + Ensure seamless cooperation among team members on cross-functional initiatives with Human Resources, Accounting, and IT departments. + Organize training and development to address competency gaps for current and potential roles. + Cultivate and maintain relationships with external providers of benchmarking opportunities. + Promote a business process excellence culture by working effectively with process and functional leaders.## \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_## ****Qualifications********Education***** Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required, or 8+ years of equivalent work experience managing AP functions.****Experience/Certifications***** 5+ years of experience in a progressive role focused on process improvement, preferably in a shared services center.* Experience with invoice flow management is a plus.* A proven track record of successful project management and implementation.****Language Requirements***** English proficiency required (B2/C1).* Spanish mandatory.****Knowledge and Skills***** Strong interpersonal and communication skills.* Experienced in problem-solving.* Continuous improvement mindset for process enhancements.* Digital mindset for systems automation and connectivity.* Ability to advise management on all aspects of processes and related practices.* Disciplined organizational skills and time management.**Our Differences make our Performance**At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.A world leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health. Through the passion and diversity of its people, Air Liquide leverages energy and environment transition, changes in healthcare and digitization, and delivers greater value to all its stakeholders. Join us for a stimulating experience: you’ll find a world of learning and development opportunities where inventiveness is at the heart of what we do, in an open, collaborative and respectful environment.****Discover what your professional journey at Air Liquide could be** ******We want to ensure a safe experience for everyone interested in joining Air Liquide. Please be aware of fraudulent job offers that are circulating, falsely using the Air Liquide name and brand. These scams often involve individuals or organizations impersonating Air Liquide recruiters or employees through fake emails, social media, and websites. They may attempt to request personal information or, critically, ask for payment for various reasons like application fees, training, or visa processing. **Please be advised that Air Liquide and our authorized recruitment partners will never ask you for money at any stage of the recruitment process.**You may verify job postings through our official global at any time. If you receive a suspicious job offer or request for payment/sensitive data, we strongly advise that you do not respond or click on any links. We encourage you to verify the source carefully and only interact through our official channels. We appreciate your interest in Air Liquide and are committed to combating these fraudulent activities to protect job seekers. If you wish to report an incident, please contact us via this#J-18808-Ljbffr