Global Finance Processes Lead (REMOTE)

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At Airgas, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity. We are invested in cultivating a dynamic and inclusive culture.

Quentin Chavis Jr. / quentin.chavisjr@airgas.com / 346-459-4397

Job Description Summary: The Global Financial Process Lead supports the Senior Director, Global Finance Processes in managing the partnership between Airgas and the ALABS Business Service Center (BSC) in Argentina. This role is crucial for ensuring the stability, compliance, and continuous improvement of all migrated core finance processes. The Lead will serve as the hands-on support for issue resolution, and data analysis, helping to maintain the "One Team" culture and operational excellence across the shared service model.

• Escalation Support: Assist the Senior Director to triage issues, gather necessary data, and escalate complex problems for resolution.

• Root Cause Analysis: Assist in performing initial root cause analysis on recurring errors or service failures, gathering data from ERP systems and process documentation to identify breakdowns.

• SLA Monitoring Support: Collect, organize, and analyze data for Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) to support the Senior Director's monitoring efforts. Prepare regular performance reports for review.

• Communication Support: Draft clear, professional communications for dissemination to Airgas stakeholders and the BSC regarding process changes, system updates, and issue status.

• Change Management Support: Assist in supporting the implementation of approved process changes at the Airgas level, coordinating with IT and local accounting teams as directed.

• Liaison with Functions: Provide dedicated support to the Airgas local functions to ensure alignment with processes delivered by the ALABS BSC.

• Policy Updates: Track changes in local business operations, local regulations, and Airgas policies that impact accounting processes (e.g., cost center changes, legal entity openings/closings) and ensure these updates are reflected in BSC procedures and SLA as needed.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Assist the Senior Director in building and maintaining strong working relationships with key stakeholders across Airgas Divisions, Regions, and the ALABS team to foster a collaborative "One Team" environment.

• Governance Support: Assist with the presentation materials and analytical summaries required for monthly and quarterly governance meetings.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• A minimum of 3 years of related experience in finance processing.

• 1-2 years of project management experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree preferred.

• Working knowledge and experience with large ERP systems, SAP strongly preferred.

• Prior experience working in or supporting a BSC environment is highly desirable.

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Benefits

We care about and support all Airgas associates. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full-time employees.

We provide a progressive parental leave package for our eligible Airgas parents, offering generous paid time off for the birth or placement of children.

Additionally, we offer our employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for employees' dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program.

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Your DIFFERENCES enhance our PERFORMANCE

At Airgas, we are committed to building a workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

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About Airgas

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions.

Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees, Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients.

Join us for a stimulating experience: At Airgas, you matter and so does the work you do. As a member of our team, you play an important role in the success of your team, making sure our products are created sustainably and delivered safely and efficiently. In turn, you'll find a welcoming workplace where you're valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career - whatever path you choose.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Information

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Airgas, an Air Liquide Company is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Airgas does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities, and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by email at us-accommodationrequest@airgas.com.

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