Project Accounting Process Improvement Lead - Business Finance [rekrutacja online]

At Motorola Solutions, we create technologies our customers refer to as their lifeline.  Our technology platforms in communications, software, video and services help our customers work safely and more efficiently.  Whether it’s helping firefighters see through smoke, enabling police officers to see around street corners, or reliably keeping the lights on in homes and businesses around the world, our work supports those who put their lives on the line to keep us safe.  Bring your passion, potential and talents to Motorola Solutions, and help us usher in a new era in public safety and security.

Department Overview

Business Finance team is responsible for analysis of financial reports, trends, risks and
opportunities. We gather, interpret and evaluate financial information, including past
financial data and short- to long-term financial forecasts. Business Finance department
supports wide range of Motorola Solutions businesses and operations functions across
Europe, Africa and North America region. We have several small subteams in Business
Finance that is why our team is unique - almost each position in our team has a different
scope. You will have opportunity to understand how our company operates and improve
your analytical skills.

Project Accounting Team acts as finance analysts/controller for key Motorola system implementation projects in Europe, Africa and Middle East region. The team works independently with project managers, having responsibility over overall project financials.

We are looking for a high potential, passionate in improving and standardizing processes as part of Project Accounting department transformation initiatives.This is a great opportunity to demonstrate organizational, leadership and strong finance skills and be visible at entire finance organization.

The candidate in this role will lead various improvement initiatives in this department, will need to understand project accounting processes and drive changes to facilitate them.

Key responsibilities: 

• Lead and participate in business improvement projects
• Take ownership of change initiatives from identification all the way through to project delivery and ensuring sustained results
• Initiate different/new ways of working, propose system solutions
• Track and maintain project improvements status and progress
• Prioritize improvement ideas to implement in a department
• Partner with projects specialists, controllers and business partners to identify gaps in processes and address their business needs
• Cooperate with different departments in finance to drive efficiencies
• Constantly seeking opportunities to improve processes and outcomes to meet team's goals and success metrics
• Be involved in project accounting activities to support the team when needed
• Implement project accounting dashboard summary for management

• 5-6 years of demonstrable finance experience - Project Accounting is a plus
• Process Improvement experience required
• Process mapping and streamlining experience
• Understanding of financial metrics
• University degree in Finance or Accounting
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Quick learner
• Interested in developing new system solutions
• Excellent communication skills, able to interact with Finance and non-Finance staff at various levels
• Self starter & Team player
• Organizational skills
• Excellent Excel skills
• Excellent English (spoken, written), candidate is able to hold project specific discussions with project team and occasionally with external parties (customer, vendors)
• Proactive and ‘can do’ attitude with drive to challenge status quo

In return for your expertise, we’ll support you in this new challenge with coaching & development every step of the way.