ABB (ABBN: SIX Swiss Ex) is a pioneering technology leader in power grids, electrification products, industrial automation and robotics and motion, serving customers in utilities, industry and transport & infrastructure globally. Continuing a history of innovation spanning more than 130 years, ABB today is writing the future of industrial digitalization with two clear value propositions: bringing electricity from any power plant to any plug and automating industries from natural resources to finished products. As title partner in ABB Formula E, the fully electric international FIA motorsport class, ABB is pushing the boundaries of e-mobility to contribute to a sustainable future. ABB operates in more than 100 countries with about 147,000 employees. www.abb.com
We are an international pioneering technology leader that is writing the future of industrial digitalization. One of our key ambitions is to get faster and leaner, and to move closer to the customer. Therefore we are consolidating our internal services into a world-class Global Business Services (GBS) organization, with the largest center located in Krakow. To strengthen our Finance team, we are looking for a Finance Team Lead Accounts Receivable - Master Data with strong working experience in leadership and either Accounts Receivable or Accounts payables process. Seize this unique opportunity to take an active part in shaping our new GBS center and grow together with the rapidly developing organization.
Your tasks: Your main tasks are split into 5 areas which include:
• Leadership: you lead a functional work team within Accounts Receivable department focused on the complete, accurate, and timely completion of Master data activities; manage teams with focus on effective operational execution, responsible for the short to midterm operational and tactical team activities; assure people development by providing regular coaching and training to the team members and acts as Subject Matter Expert for the assigned Finance Services; fully manage human resource planning, selection, development and periodic performance review of team members; create learning atmosphere among team members and encourage others along with self to keep updated with industry best practices and updates
• Operations tasks: you monitor on regular basis the staff performance and ensures meeting their individual objectives and perform to establish standards; create capacity plans and follows up to ensure the right productivity levels; ensure Key Performance Indicators are met with the pre-defined objectives; act as point of contact for all process/people related escalations; ensure compliance with internal guidelines and procedures developing and maintaining systems, procedures and policies to ensure adherence to company guidelines
• Audit: you act as the point of contact for external, internal and SOX audits and lead the internal control over Financial Reporting compliance and reporting for Master Data testing
• Stakeholder Management: you ensure a positive working relationship within the team and with external and internal customers by measuring customer/ employee satisfaction and developing on them; define tasks to ensure delivery of services to assigned business partners in accordance with service level agreements
• Continuous improvements: you identify, recommend and assist in implementation of best practices to gain efficiency and drive productivity gains; participate/lead projects that could optimize the process across the region/global
In line with the above, operational and process development are always at the top of the agenda. At GBS, you can count on great chances of being part of, and contributing to, an even better and more effective organization. You will be part of an Accounts Receivable team so cooperation and planning is important.
• Experience: minimum 6 years of experience in international Finance function; at least 3 years in a role relevant to Accounts Receivable or Accounts Payables; experience in managing a team directly for at least 2 years; demonstrate proficiency in the domain of Finance & Accounting and thorough understanding of master data processes; experience in Finance Shared Services for a Global Company a strong plus
• Education: completed degree in higher education in Finance or Commerce (BA); Master or postgraduate studies in Finance a strong plus; Charted Accountant qualifications a strong plus
• Language skills: proficient in business English
• Soft skills: excellent written and verbal communication skills; excellent team handling and delegations skills; collaborative and conflict resolving approach to stakeholder management; customer service orientation
• Technical skills: excellent user knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel skills; strong analytical skills; ERP experience is a must (preferred SAP)
• Ability to: prioritize, multi-task and handle different initiatives concurrently; create learning atmosphere among team members; create and leverage networks within the organization
Your benefits:
• Enjoy a stable employment in a company with a long history in innovation and technology
• Collaborate with experienced experts in an international environment
• Seize individual development and training opportunities, from job specific to soft skills
• Get private medical care (including offers for family members) and life insurance
• Receive attractive remuneration based on your experience and skills, and other financial benefits, such as annual bonus and internal share purchase program
• Choose from various benefits in kind, ranging from healthy lifestyle offerings, to knowledge sharing, to teambuilding activities
Apply now for this job and become our next Finance Team Lead Accounts Receivable – Master Data.
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