Lead Finance Transformation as Senior Manager, Record-to-Report

Imagine leading a critical finance organization at a global industrial technology company while shaping the future of finance operations. As our Senior Manager, Record-to-Report (R2R), you will lead the China-based R2R organization, drive accounting quality, operational excellence, and finance transformation initiatives, while contributing to the development of the global R2R operating model. Based in Shanghai, this position offers broad exposure to global operations, transformation programs, and leadership opportunities.

Job Responsibility

• Lead end-to-end R2R operations, ensuring accurate and timely financial closing, reporting, balance sheet integrity, compliance, and effective financial controls.
• Drive operational excellence through KPI management, process harmonization, standardization, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build, develop, and lead a high-performing R2R organization, strengthening succession planning, Team Lead capabilities, and employee engagement.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, optimize resources, leverage automation, and enhance efficiency across finance operations.
• Lead finance transformation, ERP modernization, and digitalization programs while partnering with Business Controllers, Country Finance, Global Process Owners, auditors, and other stakeholders globally.

Job Requirement

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. Professional accounting qualifications are an advantage.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive finance experience, including leadership responsibilities within accounting, finance operations, shared services, or multinational organizations.
• Strong expertise in Record-to-Report processes, financial reporting, internal controls, compliance, and balance sheet governance.
• Proven success leading transformation initiatives, process standardization, automation, and ERP implementation or modernization projects.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills in a matrix organization.
• Fluent in both English and Chinese.
• Willingness to travel internationally when required.

To Succeed in This Role

You are a finance leader with strong business acumen, operational excellence mindset, and a passion for continuous improvement. You can balance accounting quality, compliance, and business priorities while driving transformation and leading teams through change.

You bring:

• Strong leadership and people development capabilities
• A data-driven and customer-focused mindset
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• The ability to influence across functions and geographies
• Experience thriving in global and multicultural environments

We also expect you to embrace Valmet's Leadership Principles:

• Take Accountability – Own outcomes, set clear expectations, and deliver on commitments.
• Lead with Courage – Drive change, challenge the status quo, and continuously improve.
• Build on Trust – Foster openness, respect, and psychological safety.
• Collaborate for Growth – Work across boundaries and create value together.

We Offer

Competitive compensation and benefits, comprehensive insurance coverage, flexible career development opportunities, and an inclusive international working environment where you can make a real impact.

At Valmet, you will have the opportunity to work on strategic global initiatives, influence finance transformation programs, and further develop your leadership capabilities while contributing to a sustainable future.

When Everything Works Together

Valmet is a global leader serving process industries through technologies, automation, and services. With over 225 years of industrial history and approximately 19,000 professionals worldwide, we help our customers improve performance every day while advancing sustainable industrial processes.

Join the team and lead the way with us.