Manager - Policy, Process and Integration

Sims Limited (Sims) is a global leader in metal and electronics recycling, and an emerging leader in the renewable energy industry. With facilities across the globe, Sims plays an intrinsic role in the circular economy by making resources available for future use. As a responsible corporate citizen, we continuously seek new ways to broaden our participation in the environmental sector, ensuring that our future is as bright, safe, and secure as at any time in our long history.

With a promote-from-within philosophy and a variety of programmes available to support continuous learning, Sims offers the opportunity for a rewarding career. We are committed to the ecologically sound and sustainable use of resources and strive to operate in a manner that minimises waste and protects the environment.

● Design, lead and drive the company financial governance framework and related processes, ensuring the business has aligned its obligations and the group has confidence in the results being reported

● Ensure operational and financial policies are developed, reviewed, and updated (as applicable) so that they are fit-for-purpose, simple, and meet the company’s strategic objectives and regulatory requirements.

● Oversee and ensure the alignment of improved financial controls across the organisation in line with the corporate strategy and under a simplification

remit. Working with the Head of Assurance, the Group Financial Controller, and other key team members, you proactively work to monitor and improve the financial governance of the company.

● Implement best practices to simplify and standardise key processes across various departments and regions.

● Work closely with different teams to integrate policies and processes seamlessly into existing operations. Where Sims acquires a new business, the role has accountability for ensuring Financial Policies and Processes are adopted and understood in an expedited manner.

● Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to gather feedback and ensure policies and processes are practical and effective.

● Provide training and support to our people to ensure understanding and compliance with relevant policies and processes.

● Turn process weaknesses into opportunities by bringing experiences and perspective from your past roles and industries.

● Establish metrics and monitoring systems to evaluate the effectiveness of policies and processes, making adjustments as necessary.

● Lead initiatives for continuous improvement in policy and process management. The role brings an operating and practical lens to the application of financial requirements and disciplines for the company. It ensures we are driving a visionary approach to consistent financial performance, uplifting controls and governance, whilst supporting the group in managing changing business environments and required improvements through the mentoring and influencing of others.

What needs to be delivered

● A well-articulated and understood Financial governance framework

● Discipline and consistency in application across diverse global regions

● An ongoing assessment of processes and identification of areas for improvement.

● Partnership to the business – not simply governance but an approach that is driven by challenges and insights to improve performance.

● Transformation and innovation – a step change in how we manage policies and financial processes

● Integration framework – repeatable method of implementation of financial governance for new (or restructured) operations

● Ultimate improvement – uplift in quality of our financial policies, standards and their ongoing application

Formal Education & Experience preferred

● Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Law or a related field.

● Six Sigma Certification or similar process improvement/re-design qualification highly desirable.

● Experience in policy development, process improvement, or a related role.

● Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

● Strong understanding of operational and financial processes within a global organisation.

A career with Sims provides you with the opportunity to work with an organisation whose goal is to be the world’s safest and most responsible recycling company. Our people achieve this by creating a zero-harm workplace, being exemplary members of the communities in which we operate, and being responsible stewards of the environment. We also offer competitive pay and a range of attractive benefits.

Sims is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value the diversity of all of our employees and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone can contribute, advance on merit, and realise their full potential. Sims does not discriminate with regard to race, sex, religion, colour, national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, housing status, source of income, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to any employment decision, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Qualified applicants with a disability in need of a reasonable accommodation may request such without fear of reprisal or discrimination. 

To achieve our purpose to create a world without waste to preserve our planet, we are guided by our Principles of Purpose: Be Safe + Well, Band Together, Be Accountable + Transparent, Consistently Innovate, Inspire with Purpose, Celebrate + Have Fun.