Entergy · 19 hours ago
Fin Ops Program Owner,Sr Staff
Hammond, LA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
12+ years expEntergy is a recognized leader in the energy sector, and they are seeking a Senior Staff Fin Ops Program Owner. This role is responsible for the end-to-end management and continuous optimization of the Business Travel and Expense program, driving transformative solutions to enhance performance and user experience.
Electrical DistributionEnergyMarketingPower GridRetail TechnologyTrading Platform
No H1B
Responsibilities
Owns and interprets the program's policies, contracts, and administrative procedures, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, compliance requirements, and industry best practices. This includes:
Providing oversight and ownership of the policies, procedures, and guidelines that support the program, including conducting annual reviews and updates
Performing compliance audits, governance activities, policy interpretation, guidance, and authorization of any exceptions
Serving as the contract manager for external vendors, overseeing a healthy, mutually beneficial relationship
Managing the vendor relationships and service-level agreements for the program's technology solutions, ensuring optimal performance and value
Collaborates extensively with stakeholders across Ethics and Compliance, Supply Chain, Accounting, Treasury, Legal, HR, and functional business leaders to optimize program performance and address user needs. This includes:
Leveraging data-driven insights to develop and recommend strategic initiatives, process enhancements, and policy changes that drive efficiency, cost savings, and user satisfaction
Monitoring industry benchmarks, market data, and emerging trends to contextualize program performance and inform forward-looking strategies
Collaborating with stakeholders to ensure program data and analytics are aligned with business objectives and decision-making needs
Establishing key performance indicators and targets to measure the success and continuous improvement of the program
Regularly reviewing and refining program data collection, analysis, and reporting processes to enhance the quality and actionability of insights
Oversees the program's applications and tools:
Supports the ongoing management of the core applications and tools used to administer the Business Travel and Expense program
Serves as the subject matter expert on the functionality, capabilities, and integration of the program's technology ecosystem
Collaborates with IT, procurement, and vendor partners to ensure the applications and tools are configured, integrated, and maintained to meet the program's evolving needs
Monitors the performance, security, and compliance of the program applications, implementing enhancements and upgrades as needed
Provides training and support to program stakeholders and end-users on the effective utilization of the applications and tools
Designs, develops, implements, and oversees the processes and procedures used by the Business Travel and Expense program, ensuring they support key business events and initiatives:
Defines and documents the end-to-end processes and procedures for the program
Collaborates with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure the program's processes and procedures align with organizational policies, compliance requirements, and user needs
Implements robust internal controls and monitoring mechanisms to prevent and detect instances of non-compliance, fraud, or misuse within the program
Ensures the program's processes and procedures are agile and adaptable to support key business events and initiatives, such as storms, outages, or other major organizational priorities
Coordinates with stakeholders to design and implement process improvements, automation, and other enhancements to drive efficiency, user experience, and compliance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or Supply Chain Management and minimum of 12+ years of experience; OR in lieu of degree, minimum 16+ years of compliance, data analysis, supply chain, or supplemental labor experience
This position requires a minimum of 12+ years of related experience in finance operations, process improvement, program/contract management, or relevant experience
Experience in managing and optimizing end-to-end finance processes or programs such as accounts payable, travel & expense, supplemental labor, or other finance-related programs
Strong attention to detail and ability to exercise sound judgment within defined procedures and practices
Self-starter who requires little supervision and is flexible in adjusting to changing priorities
Effective oral and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts and handle sensitive information
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, Visio, and Power BI
Working knowledge of general accounting practices and controls
Excellent interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders across the organization
Willing and able to learn and perform other duties and processes as required
Extensive subject matter expertise in contingent workforce management, procurement, and finance operations
Proven track record of leading the strategic development and transformation of complex, enterprise-level programs
Ability to serve as a recognized authority and strategic advisor, influencing organizational decision-making
Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management skills
Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and change management capabilities
Robust ability to influence and drive continuous improvement
Preferred
Six Sigma, CPA or other internal audit related experience preferred
Master's degree or MBA preferred
Preferred experience with PeopleSoft, Concur, Beeline, contract management, supplemental labor, and corporate card programs
Company
Entergy
At Entergy (NYSE: ETR), we power life.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.3B2025-03-17Post Ipo Equity· $1.3B
1985-05-03IPO
Leadership Team
Drew Marsh
Chair and Chief Executive Officer
John O. Hudson III
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