Director, Global Finance Shared Services (f/m)

Woodward L'Orange; Polska; On-site; PLN 391,000 - 541,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Life and accident insurance

MyBenefit/Multikafeteria package

Company performance bonus program

PPK payment account

Semi-flexible working time

Employee Benefit Fund

Professional development opportunities

Relocation & educational support

Meal vouchers and free parking

Job summary

Woodward L'Orange is seeking a Global Finance Shared Services Director to consolidate regional finance activities into a single global hub. You will lead end-to-end transactional operations, drive process alignment, and implement automation to improve efficiency across multi-entity, multi-currency structures.

You will oversee P2P and O2C, set global KPIs, ensure internal controls, and lead change across regions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 7–10 years in progressive shared services/accounting; 5+ years in a senior SSC leadership role.
• Experience leading global SSC consolidations and multi-entity migrations across international entities.
• Deep expertise in P2P and O2C operations.
• Experience scaling multi-entity, multi-currency global finance operations.
• Strong automation and KPI/SLA mindset; ERP knowledge; SOX/compliance.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute the global strategy to migrate regional finance operations to a centralized hub.
• Lead multi-regional migrations, service transitions, and knowledge transfer for continuity.
• Oversee end-to-end transactional finance operations (AP, AR, Billing, Credit, Cash Application).
• Drive performance across P2P and O2C; optimize DSO, DPO, and cash flow.
• Establish and monitor KPIs and SLAs across regions and time zones.
• Standardize processes, policies, and ways of working across multi-entity operations.
• Lead digital transformation using OCR, automation, and AI to reduce manual work.
• Maintain SOX controls and audit readiness; coordinate with auditors.
• Lead change management and stakeholder engagement for centralization.
• Recruit and mentor a high-performing shared services team.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Process automation

KPI / SLA management

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial controls

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

OCR

AI

Job description

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced Global Finance Shared Services Director to lead, modernize, and scale our global finance shared services operations. In this highly visible leadership role, you will drive the strategic consolidation of regional and decentralized finance activities into a single global shared services hub, creating a standardized, scalable, and high-performing operating model.

You will lead core transactional finance operations including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Billing, Credit, Cash Application, and selected transactional accounting activities. Working across regions and functions, you will drive global process alignment, operational excellence, digital transformation, and change management while building and developing a strong shared services organization.

What You Will Do

• Design and execute the global strategy to migrate regional and decentralized finance operations into a centralized shared services hub.
• Lead multi-regional migrations, service transitions, and knowledge transfer activities, ensuring smooth operational cutovers and business continuity.
• Oversee end-to-end transactional finance operations, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Billing, Credit, Cash Application, and selected accounting activities.
• Drive performance across Procure-to-Pay (P2P) and Order-to-Cash (O2C), supporting improvements in DSO, DPO, free cash flow, and operational efficiency.
• Establish and monitor global KPIs and SLAs to ensure consistent and high-quality service delivery across regions and time zones.
• Standardize global processes, policies, and ways of working across multi-entity, multi-currency, and multi-jurisdictional operations.
• Lead digital transformation and process optimization, leveraging solutions such as OCR, automation, AI, and cash application tools to reduce manual work and improve efficiency.
• Maintain a strong internal control environment, ensure SOX compliance and audit readiness, and partner with internal and external auditors to address findings and mitigate operational risks.
• Lead global change management and stakeholder engagement to enable a successful transition to the centralized shared services model.
• Recruit, build, mentor, and develop a high-performing shared services organization while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 7 to 10 years of progressive shared services and/or accounting experience, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role within a Shared Services environment.
• Proven experience leading global shared services consolidations, regional-to-hub migrations, and large-scale organizational change across international entities.
• Deep expertise in Procure-to-Pay (P2P) and Order-to-Cash (O2C) operations.
• Experience managing and scaling multi-entity, multi-currency global finance operations.
• Strong experience with process automation, operational transformation, and KPI/SLA management.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise ERP systems, ideally SAP S/4HANA.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, SOX compliance, and operational risk management.
• Proven leadership and team development experience, including building and leading high-performing teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and lead complex transformation initiatives in a fast-paced, global environment.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Polish, both written and spoken.
• Ability to travel occasionally to company sites, plants, or project locations.

Would be an advantage:

• CPA, CMA, MBA, or equivalent advanced qualification.
• Experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience implementing advanced finance automation solutions, including AI, OCR, or automated cash application technologies.

What You Will Gain

• Salary range from 35 000 to 48 500 PLN gross per month, depending on experience
• Private health insurance, life and accident insurance
• MyBenefit/Multikafeteria package
• Participation in the company performance bonus program
• PPK payment account up to 4% of your compensation, depending on seniority
• Semi-flexible working time
• Employee Benefit Fund
• Experienced team and professional development opportunities within a global organization
• Opportunity to create world-changing technology
• Relocation & educational support
• Meal vouchers and free parking