Global Finance Systems PM — SAP & Process Optimization

ALK-Abelló A/S; Kraków; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ALK-Abelló A/S, Kraków, is seeking an experienced Finance IT Project Manager to drive and support finance projects and optimise processes in Global Finance. You will partner with cross-functional teams, lead SAP-related initiatives, and ensure effective communication of changes across stakeholders.

You will oversee project delivery from conception to implementation, stay ahead of finance technology trends, and contribute to IT governance boards and strategic planning with GFMT.

Qualifications

• Bachelor, Graduate or Diploma Degree within Finance or equivalent.
• > 5 years' experience with project management in Finance/IT area.
• Experience in process optimisation and financial systems.
• Experience in accounting or auditing will be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage or participate in specific IT projects as agreed with Director EAC and SVP Global Finance.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to analyze, design, and deliver robust technical solutions that address current and future business requirements touching Global Finance area.
• Ensure consistent, effective communication of process changes and system updates across relevant teams.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends in finance technology and process excellence, providing thought leadership to the organization.
• Drive and oversee finance projects from conception to implementation, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives and the needs of the global finance function.
• Support SVP Global Finance in preparations for IT governance boards.
• Plan and coordinate SAP releases, tests, upgrades etc. with GBIT and Finance SMEs.
• Control SAP accesses including ad-hoc and yearly SAP roles review.
• Support yearly IT strategy creation: plan and coordinate activities to prioritise IT projects in Global Finance, participate in IT strategy materials preparation according to IT guidelines.
• Prepare input for Finance application strategy in close cooperation with Global Finance Management Team (GFMT).
• CAB Finance – SAP: participate, prepare/collect input and prioritise SAP initiatives/projects according to CAB governance.
• IT Audit: coordinate and ensure deliveries from Finance to IT auditors.
• Responsible for Finance documentation related to system (roles & responsibilities, supporting documentation for Finance Process SMEs).
• Act as Global Finance contact for GBIT (except for BI solutions).
• Manage profit centers, cost centers, internal orders, hierarchies, sales reduction split, access in BI (ZUA).
• Promote innovation and proactive improvement by continuously identifying opportunities to enhance procedures, services, and systems, and by developing new ideas, methods, and technical solutions that advance the effectiveness and competitiveness of the Global Finance organization.
• Take initiatives to optimise use of IT systems in Global Finance.
• Manage change effectively, communicate clearly with diverse internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Project management frameworks

Interpersonal skills

Documentation and detail accuracy

Accounting knowledge

SAP and similar systems

Structured and analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor/Graduate or Diploma in Finance or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

ALK-Abelló A/S, Kraków, is seeking an experienced Finance IT Project Manager to drive and support finance projects and optimise processes in Global Finance. You will partner with cross-functional teams, lead SAP-related initiatives, and ensure effective communication of changes across stakeholders.

You will oversee project delivery from conception to implementation, stay ahead of finance technology trends, and contribute to IT governance boards and strategic planning with GFMT.