Head of Finance Operations

Antal; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcareLux Med

Group life insurance

Remote work allowance for internet and

electricity costs

Increased employer contribution to PPK

Additional annual leave days

Work in a modern office in central Krk

Job summary

Antal is seeking a Head of Finance Operations in Kraków to lead Finance Operations in an international Shared Services setup. You will manage AR, AP, and RTR/FP&R, partner with senior stakeholders, and drive governance, controls and continuous improvement.

The role requires 10+ years in finance, strong leadership and a track record of transformation within a global SSC, with hybrid work in Kraków.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in Finance, preferably in international/Shared Services.
• Proven experience in leading large Finance Operations teams and developing leadership structures.
• Strong understanding of core finance processes (AP, AR, GL/R2R, FP&R).
• Experience in Senior Finance Leadership / Head of Finance / SSC leadership roles.
• Strong stakeholder management with senior international stakeholders.
• Experience managing service delivery, KPIs, governance, and escalations.
• Proven track record of process improvement, standardization and transformation.
• Strong people leadership, ability to motivate and develop managers.

Responsibilities

• Lead Finance Operations across Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and RTR/Financial Accounting & Reporting.
• Own service delivery, performance, quality and process discipline across finance.
• Establish governance, controls, KPIs and performance management frameworks.
• Serve as senior escalation point for operational issues and complex matters.
• Build relationships with senior stakeholders across Finance and the wider organization.
• Drive continuous improvement, standardization and transformation across Finance Operations.
• Lead organizational and process transformation initiatives including system/process/operating model changes.
• Ensure teams comply with policies, controls, and service standards.
• Develop leadership culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and customer focus.
• Identify opportunities for efficiency, scalability and quality in Shared Services.
• Partner with global Finance leadership to support strategic priorities.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Business/finance knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field

Job description

Office attendance

2 days per week in the office

About your future employer

Our client is a global corporation offering a dynamic and innovative work environment within a global structures. As part of the continued development of its Shared Services organization, the company is looking for an experienced finance leader to oversee key Finance Operations and lead large-scale teams in Kraków.

Head of Finance Operations

As the Head of Finance Operations, you’ll take senior leadership responsibility for core finance operations within an international Shared Services environment. You’ll oversee finance operations, ensuring high-quality service delivery, strong governance and continuous improvement.

You’ll lead a team, working closely with senior stakeholders across Finance and the wider business.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Finance Operations across Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and RTR/Financial Accounting & Reporting.
• Own overall service delivery, operational performance, quality and process discipline across the finance organization.
• Establish and maintain effective governance, controls, KPIs and performance management frameworks.
• Act as a senior escalation point for operational issues and ensure timely and effective resolution of complex matters.
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across Finance and the wider organization, ensuring alignment between business needs and service delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement, standardization and transformation across Finance Operations.
• Support and lead organizational and process transformation initiatives, including changes related to systems, processes and operating models.
• Ensure teams operate in line with internal policies, controls, compliance requirements and agreed service standards.
• Develop a strong leadership culture focused on accountability, collaboration, customer focus and continuous improvement.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, scalability and quality across the Shared Services organization.
• Partner with global Finance leadership and other functions to support strategic priorities and the continued development of the SSC.

Qualifications

• 10+ experience in Finance, preferably gained in an international organization or Shared Services environment.
• Proven experience in leading large Finance Operations teams, including managing managers and developing leadership structures.
• Strong understanding of core finance processes, particularly AP, AR, GL/R2R and Financial Reporting.
• Previous experience in a Senior Finance Leadership / Head of Finance / Finance Operations / SSC leadership role.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and confidence working with senior and international stakeholders.
• Experience managing service delivery, operational KPIs, governance and escalations.
• Proven track record of leading process improvement, standardization and transformation initiatives.
• Strong people leadership skills, with the ability to motivate, develop and manage managers in a complex organization.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to operate effectively in a global environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a structured and business-oriented approach.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or a related field.

We offer

• A senior leadership position with significant impact on the development of a global Finance Operations organization.
• Responsibility for a large, international Finance organization and the opportunity to shape its future operating model.
• Exposure to senior stakeholders and global Finance leadership.
• An environment focused on transformation, continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Opportunity to work in a global organization with a strong focus on professional and leadership development.
• Annual bonus based on company financial results and performance evaluation.
• Private healthcare at Lux Med.
• Group life insurance.
• Remote work allowance for internet and electricity costs.
• Increased employer contribution to Employee Capital Plans (PPK).
• Additional annual leave days.
• Work in a modern office in central Kraków.