FP&A Controller

HEINEKEN Global Shared Services; Kraków; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

HEINEKEN Kraków is seeking a senior FP&A professional to lead financial planning, analysis and reporting for our OpCo. You will partner with stakeholders to drive budgeting, forecasting, and performance insights across the group.

The role requires a master’s in finance or accounting, professional qualifications (CIMA/ACCA) and 4+ years of FP&A leadership experience, with strong analytical, communication and data presentation skills. On-site in Kraków with a dynamic, international team.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in finance or accounting or related field.
• CIMA/ACCA qualification or education in progress desired.
• Minimum 4 years of experience leading financial accounting, controlling, planning and analysis projects/activities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and verify FP&A processes including month-end closing, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Prepare and present financial reports and dashboards to OpCo stakeholders.
• Lead transformations, standardization, and automation of FP&A reporting to boost efficiency.
• Mentor and share expertise within the FP&A area with colleagues.
• Establish strong business partnering relationships with OpCo stakeholders and senior management.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Data presentation

Analytical thinking

Fast-paced work

Change management

FP&A systems experience

Education

Master's degree in finance or accounting

CIMA/ACCA qualified or in progress

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Anaplan

Job description

At HEINEKEN Kraków (HEINEKEN Global Shared Services) our success comes directly from our great people. We are a growing team of business experts in finance, accounting, data and technology ready to “WOW” the world with our expertise, passion and pride to be GREEN.

We act on our values of Passion for consumers & customers, Courage to dream & pioneer, Care for people & planet, Enjoyment of Life, always focused on being ourselves: inclusive, diverse, and open for new challenges.

Your daily tasks may include:

• coordinating, verifying, and ensuring the accuracy of processes executed by FP&A teams, encompassing month-end closing, budgeting (SP, AP), and forecasting (RoFo)
• conducting thorough financial analysis to support decision-making, encompassing budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and trend analysis
• preparing and presenting financial reports and dashboards to OpCo stakeholders
• playing a key role in driving transformations, process standardization, and process improvements within the FP&A area for a specific OpCo (Cluster). Taking the lead on streamlining projects aimed at boosting efficiency in FP&A operations, including initiatives like automating reporting, reducing manual tasks, and standardizing processes
• sharing professional expertise with colleagues and providing mentoring and guidance to others within the FP&A area
• identifying and solving problems in complex situations; generating possible solutions, analyzing each
• establishing strong business partnering relationships with OpCo stakeholders (FD, OpCo Business Controllers, A\'R Manager, Head of departments)
• explaining/presenting complex information, anticipating potential objections, and preparing persuasive cases to influence stakeholders
• ensuring compliance with accounting standards, financial control regulations, and company policies
• collaborating with various departments to understand their business needs and providing expertise to support decision-making processes
• acting as the main contact point for OpCo concerning all FP&A and financial control-related matters
• handling any other tasks assigned by the FP&A Manager/Senior FP&A Manager within the scope of functional responsibilities.

You are a good match if you have:

• master\'s degree in finance or accounting or similar
• CIMA/ACCA qualified or education in progress desired
• minimum 4 years of experience in leading financial accounting, controlling, planning and financial analysis projects/activities
• strong stakeholder and communication management skills
• very good understanding of financial statement and accounting principles proven by previous experience/roles
• Business Acumen, analytical skills, decision-making skills, Change management skills
• ability to work in fast-paced environment, prioritizing multiple work assignments simultaneously and know how to balance getting the details right while still moving fast
• great relationship builder - ability to quickly form working relationships, gain credibility and influence stakeholders at all levels, as well as senior management
• data presentation skills
• problem solver with capabilities to develop the big picture and complete it
• experience with FP&A systems (SAP, Oracle or Anaplan).

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