Poland Head of Finance

Job purpose

The main job purpose of the position is to be the lead Finance Business Partner for the Poland organisation – managing and developing key finance areas – business strategy, financial control and risk management for the business in Poland.

Reporting lines and key interactions

Directly: FD Direct Markets

Dotted line: GENERAL MANAGER

Key interactions

Internal: Sales, Supply Chain , FP&A EECM-BNL

External : Auditors / Banks

Main complexity / KPIs

NSV / OI / DSO

Job dimentions

One Direct Report (Commercial Finance Business Partner), also with active oversight/coordination of the Financial Control team (4 people)

Main accountabilities

• Lead business planning process and strategic planning process. Participate in decision-making of any investments/business cases through providing detailed analytical costing and value-adding insight

• Act as a business partner and provide quality financial leadership and analytic support to the local leadership team

• Act as a key link for Poland into the both the regional Finance and Commercial organisations

• Develop and implement tools and processes to drive organizational performance

• Ensure right sets of business insights are delivered to internal stakeholders

• Ensure that appropriate mechanisms are in place to monitor business results against official targets

• Coordinate with Financial Control to ensure efficient accounting, FCF management, tax and compliance with internal controls and internal/external audit requirements

• Prepare and present robust business cases with insightful financial analysis

• Reporting of results with performance analysis to group

• Manage and motivate team; review and assess performance, build capability and support their professional development.

Background and Profile

• University education in finance, accountancy or economy is a must, preferably post graduate finance qualification (ACCA, CIMA) or on track

• At least 8-10 year experience in finance – preferably in a FMCG environment

• At least 2-3 year experience as Finance/Business Partner

• Practical experience in finance management including: building added value to the business, giving an effective recommends

• Fluent English and Polish is a must

• Very good skills of MS Office package

• SAP experience is required

• Influence  / Impact with senior stakeholders/ prioritisation / delegation  Managing expectations

• Communication skills / soft skills / story telling – at ease in international env,

• Commercial Acumen first experience of working with a commercial /marketing teams / FMCG is preferable

• Ability to communicate credibly and clearly to influence and inspire

• Strong interpersonal skills & ability to influence others at different levels & across functions and geographies

• Very good in problem solving and making decision abilities

• Pro-active hands-on, solution driven mentality, with attention to detail

• Highly collaborative.

• Enthusiasm and energy to drive a key business units

• Ability of strategic, commercial thinking and planning for the future