Global Process Owner R2R

Global Process Owner – Record to Report (R2R)
Manchester, UK. Hybrid Working – 2 days in the office, 3 days WFH

We are looking for a Global Process Owner to join our organization.

This role is responsible for driving SAP S/4HANA end-to-end (E2E) process standardisation, integrity, and operational excellence by defining global standards, championing best-practice adoption, and monitoring performance through key KPIs. Working closely with global and functional stakeholders, the role ensures consistent execution, improved efficiency, and alignment with wider organisational goals.

Acting as a key leader, it facilitates cross-functional collaboration, promotes knowledge sharing, and supports best-in-class process adoption during system deployment. The position also governs the Record-to-Report (R2R) global process, leading the Change Advisory Board, leveraging advanced technologies and analytics to continuously improve performance, and ensuring all changes are implemented seamlessly and in compliance.

What you will get:
 

• An agile career and dynamic working culture
• An inclusive and ethical workplace
• A variety of benefits tailored to your localality.
• Access to global benefits via https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits

What you will do:

• Accountable for Global E2E Record to Report processes, re-imagining end-to-end ways of working enabled by S/4HANA technology.
• This Global E2E Process Owner (GPO) role is accountable for the strategic design, implementation, and oversight of end-to-end business process across all global operations, functions, and geographies.
• Own and operate the R2R process governance framework, including the Signavio Business Process House, process modelling standards, and lifecycle management.
• Approve R2R-related SAP roles and authorisations, ensuring appropriate access, segregation of duties, and compliance with internal control requirements.
• Accountable for all global R2R Standard Operating Procedures (GROUP) referenced within end-to-end processes, ensuring they remain accurate, current, and aligned to approved solutions. Accountable for updating SAP-related SOPs to reflect new or changed solutions and process enhancements.
• Partner closely with the Nexus core team and key business stakeholders to define future-state solution designs, prototypes, and delivery backlogs, exercising formal approval and rejection rights through the Global Process Ownership governance model.
• Define and track global KPIs to measure effectiveness, efficiency, and control of R2R processes, driving continuous improvement.

What we are looking for:

• Deep understanding of S/4HANA systems and its capabilities
• Proven experience within R2R environment
• Track record and understanding within implementations
• Excellent stakeholder management across all levels
• Ability to motivate teams to produce high quality results within tight time frames
• A very high level of personal drive and motivation and the ability to progress matters with

About Lonza

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.

Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.