R2R Lead

POL - 6999 Takeda SCE; Łódź; On-site; PLN 267,000 - 368,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. in Łódź, Poland is seeking a Record to Report Lead to oversee the month-end close for international entities within the Global Finance Centre of Excellence.

You will lead a team of RtR accounting professionals, ensure robust controls, drive standardisation and automation, and collaborate with regional leads, auditors and business stakeholders across borders.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent in Accounting/Finance/Economics/Business Administration or related field
• Approximately 10 years of account­ing/finance experience, ideally in a SSC within a large multinational
• Strong experience with month-end close, balance sheet reviews and reconciliations internationally
• Solid IFRS knowledge and awareness of local GAAP differences
• Internal controls and SOX compliance expertise
• Proven leadership skills and track record of building high-performing teams
• Experience guiding teams through change or system implementations
• Experience with shared service centers/global capability centers
• Hands-on with SAP, BlackLine, HFM or similar consolidation tools
• Strong ERP and technology literacy
• Fluent English at business level
• Professional accounting qualification (ACCA/CIMA/CPA) preferred or in progress

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop RtR accounting professionals within the Global Finance Centre of Excellence
• Coordinate month-end close ensuring complete, accurate financial records
• Drive standardisation, efficiency and continuous improvement across accounting processes
• Ensure robust controls within the assigned scope
• Collaborate with Controllers, Tax, Treasury, Group Consolidation and auditors
• Support strategic initiatives and digitalisation of RtR processes
• Drive automation and cross-functional engagement across regions
• Provide project oversight within the department

Skills

Leadership

People development

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Communication

Influencing skills

Education

University degree in Accounting/Finance

ACCA/CIMA/CPA (preferred)

Tools

SAP

BlackLine

HFM

Job description

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About the role:

The Record to Report (RtR) Lead plays a key role in ensuring the completeness, integrity, accuracy and compliance of financial records for assigned Takeda entities, while maintaining a strong internal control environment. Based in our Global Capability Center in Łódź, you will lead a team of accounting professionals and oversee the month-end close process across an international scope. You will ensure robust and accurate controls, drive standardisation and efficiency across accounting processes, and coordinate accounting topics with Controllers, Global Finance CoE teams, local finance, Tax, Treasury, Transfer Pricing, Group Consolidation, and internal and external auditors. Beyond operational delivery, you will help shape the future of the RtR organisation by developing high-performing teams, supporting transformation, and driving continuous improvement, digitalisation and automation. You will work closely with other regional RtR Leads and the R2R GPO to implement solutions and expand the capabilities of the Global Finance Centre of Excellence.

How You Will Contribute:

Lead and develop a team of RtR accounting professionals, creating a high-performing environment and supporting career development within the Global Finance Centre of Excellence. Coordinate the month-end close process, ensuring the completeness, accuracy and integrity of financial records. Drive standardisation, efficiency and continuous improvement across selected accounting processes. Ensure the robustness and accuracy of controls within the assigned scope. Coordinate accounting topics with Controllers, Global Finance CoE teams, local finance, Tax, Treasury, Transfer Pricing, Group Consolidation, and internal and external auditors. Support the Global RtR Lead in delivering strategic Global Finance Centre of Excellence initiatives. Optimise and develop the combined function by driving consistency, standardisation, efficiency and value creation. Partner closely with regional RtR Leads to support the continued development and extension of the organisation's scope. Work with the R2R Global Process Owner to effectively implement agreed solutions. Lead and develop the team towards the next generation of Global Finance CoE capabilities, encouraging an enterprise mindset, innovation and high levels of engagement and productivity. Partner with other Global Finance CoE functions and business leaders to advance digitalisation and automation, including the use of RPA and AI. Resolve escalations and issues relating to operational delivery. Cooperate with service providers and auditors. Provide oversight for selected projects within the department.

What You Bring to Takeda:

• University degree or equivalent higher education qualification in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or a related field.
• Approximately 10 years of accounting and hands-on finance experience, ideally gained in a shared services environment within a large multinational organisation.
• Strong experience with month-end close, balance sheet reviews and reconciliations in an international environment.
• Solid knowledge of IFRS, combined with practical awareness of local GAAP differences across supported markets.
• In-depth understanding of internal controls and SOX compliance.
• Strong management and leadership skills, with proven experience motivating, developing and leading high-performing teams.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams through change, including organisational transformation or new system implementations.
• Experience working with shared service centres, Global Capability Centers or cross-border finance teams within a multinational environment.
• Practical experience with SAP, BlackLine, HFM or equivalent consolidation and reconciliation platforms.
• Strong ERP and broader technology skills.
• Fluent English at business level.
• A professional accounting, audit or finance qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, CPA, certified auditor or equivalent is preferred or may be in progress.

What Will Help You Succeed:

You are an experienced finance leader who combines strong technical accounting knowledge with the ability to lead, motivate and develop people. You are comfortable working across borders and interacting with stakeholders at all levels of an international organisation. You bring a practical and solutions-oriented mindset, with the ability to solve complex problems, think creatively and translate ideas into successful outcomes. Strong communication and influencing skills allow you to build relationships and achieve results across different teams and functions. You are comfortable operating in a changing environment and actively look for opportunities to improve the way finance works. You understand how technology, digitalisation and automation can be applied to create better solutions, generate stronger insights and improve processes without compromising controls or customer delivery. A strong customer-service mindset, resilience and the ability to remain effective during demanding periods will also be important. The role may occasionally require early or late working hours to support other time zones, particularly around key finance cycles such as month-end, quarter-end and year-end close.

Locations

Lodz, Poland

Base Salary Range:

zł267,400.00 - zł367,730.00 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.

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Worker Type

Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time

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