Finance Manager - Transactions EMEA

Requirements:

• Professional qualification with at least 3 years of experience at managerial level within Finance / Accounting in an International / Multi-national company, preferably with a US parent
• Demonstrated track record of successfully driving change and managing financial functions in a diverse global organization
• Regulatory knowledge and awareness to ensure that the company is meeting reporting and remitting requirements
• Excellent fiscal management skills to ensure that financial controls are in place and properly functioning; experience in identifying and mitigating operational risk through effective controls
• Problem solver with strong project management skills
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, relationship and consensus building skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization; effectively gains agreement and consensus for ideas
• Able to effectively manage competing priorities in a fast paced environment
• Robust strategic and "hands on" leadership skills with demonstrated success of leading cross-functional teams in multiple locations with initiating change
• Knowledge of process management; experience in process re-engineering methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to navigate and balance global process standards with local/regional implementation
• Approaches responsibility with a strong sense of ownership and commitment to excellence
• Experienced in ERP systems (Oracle strongly preferred) both use and implementation; advanced skills with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Access
• Experienced with Global and/or Regional Shared Services or Outsourcing Centre environment, people and change management
• Very fluent command of both oral and written English, other languages advantageous
• Superior customer service ethics and commitment
• Strong management and mentoring skills
• Able to work effectively in a multicultural and international environment
• Ability to ‘roll up’ one’s sleeves and own the responsibilities assigned from the ground up; jumping in to facilitate work getting done in the group as needed
• Outstanding work ethic with a high degree of confidentiality; highly organized and self-motivated, with an ability and willingness to work extensive hours as required
• Good understanding of US GAAP

Responsibilities:

• This role will own EMEA-based service delivery, operational performance management (metrics, process ownership, continuous improvement), team management (selection, management, and development) compliance (tax law and required actions relating thereto, Sarbanes-Oxley, etc.), and implementation of key EMEA-based initiatives (business case, requirements, program management, and resource planning) relating to crucial financial transactions
• Primary daily responsibilities center on working closely with the EMEA Regional Accounting team, Compensation Accounting Finance personnel (both in the region and at Corporate), and the Director, Accounting (in the US)
• * This role is responsible for actively collaborating with the pertinent internal teams (Tax, Financial Services, etc.) to ensure all necessary EMEA compliance (regulatory reporting and remittance) requirements are appropriately addressed for Distributors-related transactions
• Foster strategic partnerships with the EMEA Regional Financial Services teams as well as local offices to ensure that there is a seamless world-class approach to company interactions with external partners regarding their financial transactions
• All supervisory responsibilities relating to the above functions, including leading a team of 1 direct report, with 5 indirect reports, in Krakow, Poland
• Interacts with EMEA Regional Finance, EMEA FOSC Staff, Financial Services specific for the company, Internal Audit, External Audit, Financial Institutions, Tax Advisors, and US-based Corporate Finance, Tax and Treasury departments

We offer:

• An unique opportunity to professional growth and personal development within international environment
• Participation in interesting and challenging projects in global structures
• Very good atmosphere at work and comfortable working environment
• Attractive remuneration and benefits package