FP&A Lead

HEINEKEN Kraków; Poland; On-site; PLN 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in beverage production is seeking a seasoned financial professional to oversee team activities in finance and analytics at their Kraków site. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in financial controlling and management while ensuring compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements. This role demands strong leadership capabilities and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels. Join this dynamic team dedicated to sustainability and excellence in financial processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience in financial controlling, planning, and analysis.
• At least 4 years in people management, preferably with expert teams.
• Good understanding of financial statements and accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating daily team activities including period closing and budgeting.
• Driving transformations and process improvements within FP&A.
• Overseeing integration of financial software to enhance FP&A processes.

Skills

Financial controlling

Planning and financial analysis

Change management skills

Analytical skills

Relationship building

Decision-making skills

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in finance or accounting

CIMA/ACCA qualification or in progress

Job description

AtHEINEKEN 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 and supervising daily team activities (process-based cross Operating Company i.e., Period Closing, Planning & Budgeting/Forecasting & Profitability), assigning and setting priorities of FP&A business processes
• playing a key role in driving transformations, standardization, and process improvements within the FP&A area
• overseeing the integration and utilization of financial software and tools to automate and enhance FP&A processes
• ensuring processes and controls within own area of responsibility are designed and implemented in line with HEINEKEN Group and unit requirements
• ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational policies as well as service delivery within the agreed SLAs and KPIs
• acting as an escalation point in terms of dedicated process/set of processes, anticipating potential objections, and preparing cases accordingly
• providing training, coaching, and mentorship to the FP&A team to enhance their skills and capabilities, sharing expertise with colleagues and others; offering mentoring and guidance to others regarding FP&A processes
• coordinating and leading a team of FP&A professionals, ensuring they adhere to established processes and meet performance expectations, planning succession, developing people in the pipeline for leaders or experts
• implementing department goals and strategy alongside the team, ensuring transparent communication, breaking down the “silos”.

You are a good match if you have

• bachelor's or master's degree in finance or accounting or similar
• CIMA/ACCA qualified or education in progress desired
• minimum 6 years of experience in financial controlling, planning, and financial analysis
• at least 4 years in managing people (preferably expert teams)
• good understanding of financial statement and accounting principles
• business acumen, analytical skills, decision-making skills, change management skills, accountability
• great relationship builder - ability to quickly form working relationships, gain credibility and influence stakeholders at all levels, as well as senior management
• English B2/C1 written and verbal communication skills.

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