R2R Supervisor - Manchester, UK

Location: Onsite - Manchester, UK

Schedule: Standard Office Hours

Duration: 6-Month Contract

Pay range: £30.00 - £34.50 per hour

Summary

The R2R Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end Record to Report (R2R) process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting, compliance with internal controls, and continuous process improvement. This role supervises a team of accountants and analysts, leads the month-end close process, supports audits, and ensures alignment with global standard practices of Lonza and overall organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations of the R2R team, including journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Coordinate internal and external audits by preparing documentation and responding to audit queries.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather business requirements and translate them into R2R solutions.
• Ensure data integrity through coordination with AP, AR, FP&A, and business units.
• Lead and support testing, validation, and troubleshooting of R2R processes to maintain quality and compliance.
• Provide training and guidance to end-users and team members on best R2R practices.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of R2R configurations and processes.
• Identify and implement process improvements, including automation and optimization initiatives.
• Monitor internal controls and ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory standards.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and apply knowledge to enhance R2R processes.
• Assist in project planning, resource allocation, and execution of R2R-related initiatives.

Education & Certifications

• University Degree in Business Management or Finance (required; in progress acceptable).
• Preferred: CPA or CIMA certification (in progress acceptable).

Experience

• Minimum 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of GBSO workstreams and finance processes.
• Extensive experience in SAP R2R processes and SAP implementation projects.
• Proven experience in:
• Balance Sheet reconciliations
• Month-end closure
• Financial analysis
• Internal controls
• Budget process
• Stakeholder management
• Audit coordination and reporting

Technical & Functional Skills

• Deep understanding of accounting principles and financial standards.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Effective communication, presentation, and influencing abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and across all organizational levels.
• Hands-on, self-starter mindset with a strong service orientation and positive attitude.
• Project management and process improvement experience.
• Familiarity with Lean principles and system implementation is a plus.

Core Competencies

• Communication & Leadership
• Critical Thinking
• Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management

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