Strategic Business Control Manager

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:

• acting as a strategic Finance Business Partner to Management Team and senior stakeholders, supporting decision-making and driving business performance
• delivering financial insights, scenario modelling and business case evaluations to support strategic initiatives and trade-off decisions
• leading planning, forecasting and strategic planning cycles, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and financial targets
• translating strategy into actionable financial plans, targets and performance tracking mechanisms
• identifying risks and opportunities, initiating corrective actions and closing performance gaps
• providing high-quality performance reporting with clear commentary, KPIs and actionable insights
• driving fact-based decision-making and cost-conscious mindset across the organization
• collaborating with cross-functional teams and influencing stakeholders in a complex, matrix environment
• supporting and coordinating strategic projects, including financial systems development, cross-entity reporting and transformation initiatives
• developing and leading a team, fostering a culture of strong business partnering and continuous development
• ensuring effective governance, documentation and compliance with internal controls and finance standards

You are a good match if you have:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance or Accounting
• 5+ years of experience in finance, controlling or business performance management in a senior role
• strong experience in financial modelling, scenario analysis and business case development
• experience of working in a service delivery model or complex, matrix organization
• hands-on experience with BI tools and advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
• very good understanding of financial performance drivers and linking them to strategic priorities
• excellent communication skills and ability to influence senior stakeholders

You are a perfect match if you also have:

• experience in team leadership and people development
• ability to translate strategy into measurable financial objectives and execution plans
• experience in driving finance transformation or cross-functional strategic initiatives
• professional certification (CIMA or ACCA)
• strong business acumen combined with proactive and independent working style

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