About the client:
My client is working in FMCG area across global markets. We are recruiting to the business centre located in Wrocław.
Location: Wroclaw Working mode: Hybrid - 50%
About the Role:
The objective of the STP Tower Lead & GPO is to support and oversee the STP processes in the scope of the Finance Business Service Center. As the scope of the BSC will be Finance only, the GPO function will be limited to the Finance part of the E2E process (invoicing, payment, reporting, expense management). The scope of the BSC will be Finance Purchase Accounting mainly, however the STP Tower Lead & GPO function will be extended to support Procurement functions.
Key Responsibilities:
Overview of project activities to successfully ramp-up the newly established organization (i.e. ensure Legal Entity transition quality including Knowledge Transfer and process documentation)
On-time transition of relevant processes and drive of optimal process execution in the BSC
Achievement of pre-defined efficiency target for relevant process tower
Performance review for relevant STP Team Leaders and active involvement in performance review for Tower staff also supporting procurement hosted functions performance review
Setting clear goals and key performance indicators (KPIs) for the team, monitor their progress, creating work schedules and organize the work itself
Identification and selection of suitable hub candidates
Management of hiring plan and performance of hiring recommendations
Leadership of STP Team to assure high quality performance of timely delivery of month end tasks, correct bookings and balance sheet reconciliation of the STP Accounts
Improve the STP Process constantly on the basis of feedback and requests for change
Liaison with Team to improve and optimize the process
Assurance of compliance within Tax and other regulations
Empowerment, management and coaching of STP Leam Leaders
Ownership for STP optimization initiatives like standardization and automation initiatives to achieve process simplification, increase efficiency and reduce cost of execution
Performance of pay and promotion decisions
Conducting of performance review meetings (process and country performance)
Provision of budget recommendation
STP process ownership
Required Qualifications:
Strong analytical, problem solving and interpersonal skills
Knowledge in project management methodology
Knowledge of specific reporting requirements (IFRS)
Process standardization and automation related skillset required
People leadership skills
Advanced proficiency with ERP e.g. SAP, MS Office
Working experience with other ERPs e.g. Navision or Infologic is a plus
Knowledge of automation tools e.g. RPA and BPM tools
Fluent in English and Polish (advanced working proficiency required)
Knowledge of other European languages is a plus
Higher education in the field: finance and accounting, economics or related
10+ years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable processes
Previous experience in a supervisory role leading teams in a global Business Service Center
