Senior Finance Controlling Specialist

At HEINEKEN Kraków (HEINEKEN Global Shared Services) our success comes directly from our great people. We are a growing team of business experts in finance, accounting, data and technology ready to „WOW” the world with our expertise, passion and pride to be GREEN.
We act on our values of Passion for consumers & customers, Courage to dream & pioneer, Care for people & planet, Enjoyment of Life, always focused on being ourselves: inclusive, diverse, and open for new challenges.

Your daily tasks may include:

• executing complex managerial accounting & reporting actuals and planning tasks on time to ensure efficient service delivery; addressing open issues independently and supporting resolution
• safeguarding the quality of Balance Sheet accounts reconciliation process by maintaining effective governance in place
• optimizing own performance to increase productivity, recommending changes of process standards and procedures, identifying areas for process/report standardization
• performing complex analysis of business performance versus budget and forecast and benchmarking of key performance indicators with external and internal peers and explaining variances 
• analysing financial data and providing valuable business insights to ensure fact based decisions
• ensuring adequate and dedicated support to responsible Business Controller
• supporting Business Control during business discussions by being an active part of relevant governance
• monitoring controlling datasets by tracking activity, resolving problems, ensuring data consistency and recommening actions
• defining and co-ordinate preparationing of relevant organization planning, budgeting and forecasting in line with local & global governance. Validateing accuracy of plan data and business information and reporting by performing reconciliation and reviewing of exceptions
• understanding financial impact of changes to plan made by Business Control function and accordingly taking ownership of adjusting those in reporting tools
• ensuring processes and controls within own area of responsibility are designing and implementing in line with Group and unit requirements
• maintaining proper audit trail and documentation, ensuring SOPs are prepared and updated, ensuring service delivery is within the agreed SLAs and KPIs
• demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of the interdependency of cost drivers and P&VA process
• producing monthly dashboard reporting for tracking key performance metrics for various profitability segments
• coordinating compliance of the process and proactively introducing best practices.

You are a good match if you have:

• bachelors or Master’s degree in Finance or Accounting
• 4+ years of relevant professional experience including minimum 3 years performing finance analysis
• experience of working in service delivery model environment
• experience in working with BI systems
• fluent written and verbal English
• advanced knowledge of IT systems: ERP, Planning & Reporting tools and integrate solutions, advanced MS Office skills
• excellent working knowledge of SAP FI and CO modules, SD is a plus
• recognized authority in the area of stakeholder management, process Improvements and strategic thinking.

You are a perfect match if you also have:

• CIMA or ACCA
• LSS Certificates
• Power BI Knowledge.