Finance Transformation Project Lead

Stellantis; Bielsko-Biała; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model: 40% on site in B

Private medical care

Group insurance

MyBenefit cafeteria

MultiSport card

Free parking

Job summary

Stellantis seeks an experienced Finance Transformation Project Lead to drive strategic initiatives across finance processes, SAP S/4HANA implementations, and organizational changes.

You will manage cross-functional, multinational teams and collaborate with IT, Shared Services, and external partners to deliver on time and within budget.

The role requires a solid finance background, strong governance skills, and a track record of delivering large-scale transformations in a global automotive context.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of experience in Finance, Accounting, Finance Transformation, or Finance Consulting.
• Proven track record leading complex transformation projects in multinational environments.
• Strong experience managing cross-functional and international project teams.
• Experience in ERP implementations, finance process harmonization, or large-scale business transformation programs.
• Experience supporting mergers, organizational transformations, or finance operating model redesign initiatives is considered a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of Finance Transformation projects, ensuring achievement of scope, timeline, quality, and budget objectives.
• Develop and maintain project plans, governance structures, milestone tracking, risk registers, and executive reporting.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across Finance, IT, Shared Services, Business Process Outsourcing partners, and external vendors.
• Drive project governance and prepare materials for Steering Committees and executive stakeholders.
• Manage project dependencies and proactively mitigate risks impacting delivery.
• Lead initiatives supporting the convergence of finance processes across Stellantis.
• Drive the definition and implementation of global finance operating models, standardized processes, controls, and policies.
• Support business transformation initiatives linked to mergers, legal entity simplification programs, and organizational redesign.
• Identify process improvement opportunities, leveraging automation, digital solutions, and best practices.
• Lead Finance workstreams supporting SAP ECC, SAP S/4HANA Finance solutions.
• Coordinate requirements, fit-gap assessments, testing, deployment planning, and hypercare support.
• Collaborate with system integrators and IT teams to ensure successful implementation of finance solutions.
• Promote adoption of automation, AI-enabled solutions, and advanced analytics.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Cross-functional teams

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

English fluent

Education

Bachelor's in Finance or related field

Master's degree or professional certifications (PMP, PRINCE2, ACCA, CIMA, CPA)

Tools

SAP ECC

SAP S/4HANA Finance

Power BI

Excel

Master Data Governance

Job description

The Finance Transformation's mission is to create the vision, strategy, and roadmap execution to converge Stellantis Finance into a unique core model around 4 pillars (Process, Organization, IT and Legal Entity).

It aims to build a common Global Finance organization relying on a common model and a common governance. Ex-FCA and Ex-PSA should converge on one single development model for finance by implementing a Global Stellantis automotive common data core model (Chart of Accounts & Managerial Reporting Structure) and common core IT solutions for Stellantis Group.

In terms of scope, the Finance Transformation Projects cover the convergence of the Finance processes across Stellantis Finance divisions and regions for the Automotive business, in strong connection with all other businesses across the group.

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Finance Transformation Project Lead to drive strategic Finance Transformation initiatives across Stellantis.

Reporting directly to the Finance Transformation Leadership Team, the successful candidate will lead complex transformation programs involving finance process convergence, SAP S/4HANA initiatives, organizational transformation, legal entity simplification activities, and digitalization projects.

The role requires strong project management capabilities, a solid finance and accounting background, and proven experience managing cross-functional teams in multinational environments. The individual will work closely with Finance, IT, Shared Service Centers, Process Owners, System Integrators, and external partners to deliver strategic transformation objectives and accelerate the Stellantis Finance roadmap.

Key Responsibilities:

Program & Project Management

• Lead end-to-end delivery of Finance Transformation projects, ensuring achievement of scope, timeline, quality, and budget objectives.
• Develop and maintain project plans, governance structures, milestone tracking, risk registers, and executive reporting.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across Finance, IT, Shared Services, Business Process Outsourcing partners, and external vendors.
• Drive project governance and prepare materials for Steering Committees and executive stakeholders.
• Manage project dependencies and proactively mitigate risks impacting delivery.

Finance Transformation & Process Convergence

• Lead initiatives supporting the convergence of finance processes across Stellantis.
• Drive the definition and implementation of global finance operating models, standardized processes, controls, and policies.
• Support business transformation initiatives linked to mergers, legal entity simplification programs, and organizational redesign.
• Identify process improvement opportunities, leveraging automation, digital solutions, and best practices.

SAP & Digital Transformation

• Lead Finance workstreams supporting SAP ECC, SAP S/4HANA, Central Finance, and Master Data Governance initiatives.
• Coordinate business requirements definition, fit-gap assessments, testing activities, deployment planning, and hypercare support.
• Collaborate with system integrators and IT teams to ensure successful implementation of finance solutions.
• Promote adoption of emerging technologies, including automation, AI-enabled solutions, and advanced analytics.

Technical Skills & Experience:

Professional Experience:

• 8-12 years of experience in Finance, Accounting, Finance Transformation, or Finance Consulting.
• Proven track record leading complex transformation projects in multinational environments.
• Strong experience managing cross-functional and international project teams.
• Experience in ERP implementations, finance process harmonization, or large-scale business transformation programs.
• Experience supporting mergers, organizational transformations, or finance operating model redesign initiatives is considered a strong asset.

Finance & Accounting Expertise:

• Strong understanding of Accounting Operations and Record-to-Report processes.
• Solid knowledge of financial reporting, closing, consolidation, and accounting controls.
• Understanding of IFRS and financial governance frameworks.
• Experience operating within Shared Service Center and global finance environments.

SAP & Digital Skills:

• Strong experience with SAP ECC and/or SAP S/4HANA Finance solutions.
• Exposure to SAP Central Finance, Master Data Governance, or large ERP transformation programs is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Familiarity with reporting and analytics tools such as Power BI.
• Exposure to automation, AI-enabled finance solutions, and digital transformation initiatives.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Master's degree and/or professional certifications (PMP, PRINCE2, ACCA, CIMA, CPA, Lean Six Sigma) are considered a plus.

Soft Skills & Competencies:

• Strong leadership and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to influence and drive alignment across multiple functions and geographies.
• Strategic thinking combined with hands‑on execution capability.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving mindset.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in fast‑paced and evolving transformation environments.
• Results‑oriented mindset with strong accountability and ownership.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

We offer:

• Contract of employment
• Hybrid working model : 40% on site (Bielsko‑Biała), 60% on remote
• Bonuses and awards: performance bonus, holiday bonus, and special occasion bonus
• Extra social benefits: private medical care, group insurance
• MyBenefit cafeteria platform
• MultiSport card
• Corporate products and services at discounted prices
• Free parking space for employees
• Opportunity to expand international experience and build global professional relations
• Enjoyable and comfortable working environment where we appreciate your commitment

At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit and business needs. We welcome applications from people of all gender identities, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation and disability. Diverse teams will allow us to better meet the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.