GFS Manager F&A Poland

The job holder is accountable for the Finance Accounting Operation at BSS Hub Poland, delivering a full-fledged, Shared Services Accounting for 9 European affiliates (Beiersdorf/La Prairie) in scope according to IFRS, local GAAPs and Beiersdorf Group standards. BSS Hub Poland Accounting is organizationally embedded and steered by Finance Services Europe (Hamburg).Main accountabilities:StrategySupport the development and implementation of the global Finance and Shared Services strategy for Beiersdorf together with GFS ManagementFinancial Accounting, Financial statements and monthly, quarterly closingResponsible for the integrity, efficiency and quality of financial accounting (RTR, OTC, PTP) and closings according to IFRS, local GAAP and BeiersdorfGroup standards (Finance Navigator, GPM and SOPs) for 9 European affiliate s.Responsible that financial and statutory statements for all serviced affiliates are complete, consistent, comparable audit proofed. Responsibility for timely and qualitative delivery of the monthly, quarterly and YE closingsResponsible for local Finance tasks to ensure an effective Credit Management (Cash collection) and Supplier management.Main focus on internal stakeholder Management (GM, Finance directors) as well as external stakeholder management (e.g. external audit, 3rd party providers).Accounting Governance, Health and Transformation / Organization and ProcessesManage the adherence to standards and foster the continuous improvement of the Accounting processes according to the defined global standards.Responsible that all country specific deviations are documented properly and reviewed regularly. Ensure all processes in the area of responsibility are managed in a lean and efficient way making use of all available options.Compliance, Audits and Risk controlsResponsible for the effectiveness of the internal control system by supporting, reviewing and conducting internal audits, risk controls (RCM) and trainings.Responsible that internal and external auditors are provided with adequate, well-timed and reliable information.LeadershipFunctional and disciplinary leadershipManage, create and implement an agile and modern culture of openness, trust, team- and winning-“we” spirit.Guide, motivate and develop a highly educated organization in a way that teams act semi-autonomously and agile for their area of responsibility.Your Profile:University degree in Business Administration5+ years of experience in various Finance/ Accounting rolesLeadership experience including management and change management experienceIn-depth knowledge in the development and implementation of new structures and processes as well as leading international roll-outs/projectsIn-depth knowledge and experience in financial systems (SAP FI/CO) and international and local finance practice (IFRS, local Gaap & taxes)Deep knowledge of the Beiersdorf GroupExcellent social skills and personal integrity, highly accepted within the Finance CommunityStrong in communication and analytic team player with a hands-on mentality