Sr.Officer-Automation & Process Improvement

Sr.Officer - Finance Automation & Process ImprovementAbout the companyAt Almosafer (part of Seera Group), we’re not just part of the travel industry, we’re helping shape its future.As Saudi Arabia’s leading travel company, we serve millions across every segment of the travel and tourism ecosystem.Rooted in our name “Almosafer,” meaning the traveler, we strive to make every journey seamless, personal, and purposeful. Our diverse platforms and services are built to deliver enriching experiences that reflect the spirit of Saudi Arabia and the wider region.We’re united by a bold vision:To be the undisputed leader in travel services, fostering lasting connections and setting new benchmarks for excellence in the Kingdom and beyond.Our team across Saudi Arabia and the wider region blends deep cultural understanding with forward-thinking innovation, shaping a new standard for travel in the region.About the jobWe are looking for a Finance Process Sr officer who is passionate about optimizing and implementing lean finance processes and driving key project initiatives that will help finance.This role is critical for driving continuous improvement within the Finance function by ensuring processes are efficient, scalable, and fully controlled. The Senior Officer will execute optimization initiatives, maintain a strong control environment, and establish robust operational performance monitoring.The role will provide an opportunity for the potential candidate to:Gain Deep System Expertise: Become an SME in the application of SAP S4 Hana and other modern tools (RPA, Tableau).Drive Tangible Value: Directly contribute to significant cost savings and efficiency gains by optimizing processes and reducing risk, with direct visibility of impact to Finance Leadership.Develop Strategic Influence: Build strong collaboration and influencing skills by acting as a consultant to multiple Finance teams.Master Modern Finance: Advance your knowledge of best practices in control, data governance, and process standardization—skills essential for any modern CFO's organization.ResponsibilitiesInternal Finance Process Partnership: Serve as the primary internal process consultant to Finance sub‑teams, diagnosing issues, driving standardization, and aligning system utilization (e.g., SAP S4 Hana) with best practices.Optimize Finance Processes & Data Governance: Build and maintain scalable, efficient finance processes incorporating necessary controls, operational best practices, and strong data quality standards.Implement and Monitor Controls: Regularly monitor the effectiveness of internal controls, identify control deficiencies, and drive remediation/improvement measures in partnership with process owners.Drive Process Change Management: Lead change management activities specifically related to the adoption of redesigned and standardized finance processes across the organization.Build Performance Management Framework: Design, implement, and maintain a performance framework to effectively measure and track finance operational efficiency and activity performance.Facilitate Operation Improvement Plan: Support and collaborate with the Automation & Project Management team to implement operational performance improvements.Reporting: Generate and share progress and performance reports for operational improvements and control effectiveness with relevant stakeholders.EducationQualification: Masters or Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related quantitative fieldCertificationsCertification: Certification in project management and professional qualification (e.g., PMP, Lean Six Sigma, CIA, CPA) are a bonusRequired ExperienceTotal Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive experience in either of or combination of Finance, Internal Controls, Audit, Process Improvement, or Finance Transformation roles within a complex, multi-entity organization.Process ExpertiseHands‑on experience in documenting, analysing, and re‑engineering end‑to‑end finance processes (e.g., Procure‑to‑Pay (P2P), Order‑to‑Cash (O2C), Record‑to‑Report (R2R)).Systems and ERP KnowledgeMandatory strong working knowledge of a major Tier 1 ERP system (e.g., SAP S4 Hana, Oracle Fusion). Direct SAP S4 Hana experience is highly preferred.Stakeholder ManagementPreferred experience in serving as an internal consultant or process partner to diverse finance sub‑teams (GL, AR, AP, FP&A) or engaging senior stakeholders to drive consensus and change.Automation ExposureFamiliarity with automation technologies (e.g., RPA like Automation Anywhere, Gen AI, Agentic AI) and their application in finance processes. Experience in identifying and prioritising automation candidates is essential.Data & ReportingExperience working with business intelligence tools (Tableau, Power BI, etc.) and a strong understanding of financial data flows and data governance principles.Core Skills and CompetenciesAnalytical Skills: Exceptional ability to perform root‑cause analysis, interpre