Manager, Central Controllership

Takeda; Łódź; On-site; PLN 170,000 - 233,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda is seeking a Manager, Central Controllership in Lodz, Poland, to lead controllership activities across entities and functions. You will analyse financial statements, ensure IFRS accuracy, and partner with stakeholders to drive improvements and automation in a multinational setting.

The role requires 8+ years in accounting/controls, strong SOX and IFRS knowledge, and excellent communication. You will mentor juniors and help strengthen internal controls while leveraging BlackLine and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent required.
• 8+ years of accounting, finance, and/or internal controls experience in a large multinational.
• Strong understanding of SOX controls and compliance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality controllership activities across entities, business units and functions.
• Review and analyse financial statements to support accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Prepare and review P&L and Balance Sheet fluctuation analyses with explanations for significant movements.
• Support internal controls and SOX compliance through monitoring, process docs and remediation actions.
• Review segregation of duties conflicts and propose effective role changes or mitigating controls.
• Contribute to development of financial policies strengthening practices.
• Manage complex ad hoc controllership activities and drive improvements.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization, standardization and automation alongside stakeholders.
• Monitor financial systems (BlackLine, Workiva) for compliance and accuracy; expand functionality as needed.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to provide financial insights and support decision-making.
• Support and coach junior team members to maintain high-quality execution.

Skills

Accounting

SOX compliance

IFRS expertise

Communication skills

Problem solving

Process optimization

Cross-cultural collaboration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

BlackLine

Workiva

Job description

Job Description

Reporting to the Associate Director, Controllership, the Manager, Central Controllership plays a key role in the Controlling organization. The position partners with operational teams to provide timely, high-quality controllership support. The Manager performs core controllership activities, supports controlling initiatives, and drives process improvement, standardization and automation. The role also helps maintain a strong control environment and advances initiatives that strengthen the capabilities of the Central Controllership organization.

How you will contribute

• Deliver high-quality controllership activities across entities, business units, and functions while building effective relationships with key stakeholders.
• Review and analyse financial statements and reports to support accuracy and compliance with accounting standards. Identify unusual trends, inconsistencies, and items requiring further investigation, perform root cause analysis and support timely resolution.
• Prepare and review timely, high-quality P&L and Balance Sheet fluctuation analysis, ensuring significant or unusual movements are supported by appropriate explanations and follow ups.
• Support strong internal controls and compliance with SOX, financial regulations, and operational standards through ongoing monitoring, process documentation, issue follow-up, and implementation of remediation actions.
• Review identified segregation of duties conflicts, investigate underlying access and business requirements, work with stakeholders to recommend appropriate role changes or mitigating controls to resolve conflicts and maintain compliance.
• Contribute to the development of financial policies that strengthen the organization’s financial practices.
• Manage complex ad hoc controllership activities and take ownership of related requests.
• Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement through process optimization, standardization, and automation, partnering with stakeholders to improve efficiency and strengthen controls.
• Monitor financial systems and tools, including BlackLine and Workiva, to support compliance, completeness, and accuracy. Identify and help implement opportunities to expand functionality and automation to improve controls and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, providing financial insights and controllership expertise to support business activities and decision-making.
• Support and develop junior team members through coaching, knowledge sharing, and day to day guidance to build capabilities and promote consistent, high-quality execution.

Required qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting and 8+ years of accounting, finance, and/or internal controls experience gained in a shared services environment or Public Accounting Practice within a large multi-national organization
• In depth understanding of controls and SOX compliance
• Technically strong accounting (IFRS) and finance skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to solve problems and think creatively - capacity to provide pragmatic solutions and have the drive and leadership to implement ideas through to successful conclusion
• Optimize processes and drive improvements
• Working with an international / global remit and within and across other cultures.
• Fluency in English

Locations

Lodz, Poland

Base Salary Range

zł169,600.00 - zł233,200.00

The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time