Financial Planning & Analysis (Senior) Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Hold responsibility for timely and correct execution of ongoing transactions of respective (sub-) process (i.e. reporting, cost allocation)
• Accountable for consistent and ongoing application of rules, guidelines and policies set by Global Finance
• Monitor ongoing execution of (sub-)process in accordance with global process design
• Support the FP&A process design and the management of change requests (e.g. by Local Finance)
• Accountable that SLAs are met (incl. regular performance reporting to internal clients)
• Manage resolution process of issues raised within (sub-) process area and align topics with relevant stakeholders

Performance Management and Leadership

• Support and manage implementation of continuous improvement measures (incl. automation, process streamlining, participation in group-wide solution projects)
• Contribute to achieve operational efficiency targets and realization of aligned business requests
• Lead SSC FP&A team members to ensure staff performance, motivation and development (incl. ongoing coaching and appraisals)
• Support functional on-boarding of new team members

Reporting

• Preparation of management reporting, incl. data gathering, validation and consistency checks (incl. monthly, quarterly and year-end performance reporting, sales reporting, cost reporting, functional reporting)
• Provision of management commentary for reports in scope
• Review and validate management reports; liaise with Local Finance for input and stakeholder reviews
• Coordinate and monitor Controlling-related month-end activities (incl. allocations and settlements)
• Support of annual budgeting process (incl. gathering of historical information)
• Support CO-related data management and drive FP&A-related project activities

Qualification & Requirements

• University degree, preferably in Finance / Controlling / Business Administration; Postgraduate university degree is a plus
• CPA, ACCA, CMA, CIMA or equivalent accounting certification is a plus
• 10+ years of experience in a relevant area (esp. FP&A), there of 2-3 years of experience in a supervisory role
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (other languages will be a plus)
• Ability to work under pressure to strict deadlines with strong problem solving and organizational skills
• A high level of numerical and analytical skills
• Healthcare industry experience.
• Proven experience in a multi-state, multiple legal entity environment preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of governance, standard management reporting & planning processes
• Flexibility – Able to remain open-minded and change opinions on the basis of new information; perform a wide variety of tasks and change focus quickly as demands change; manage transitions effectively from task to task; adapt to varying customer needs.
• Customer Focus – Able to demonstrate a high level of service delivery; do what is necessary to ensure customer satisfaction; deal with service failures and prioritize customer needs.
• Initiative – Able to bring about great results from ordinary circumstances; prepare for problems or opportunities in advance; transform leads into productive business outcomes; undertake additional responsibilities and respond to situations as they arise without supervision.
• Resource Management – Able to control one’s own time and time of direct reports; prepare budgets and spend money wisely; ensure that people have needed equipment; identify and fulfill staffing needs.
• Continuous Learning – Able to stay informed of current industry trends; learn and apply new concepts and demonstrate career self-reliance; identify own areas of opportunity; set and monitor self-development goals.
• Solid experience in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, including cost centre controlling and profitability analysis
• Proven track record in a shared services environment
• Strong commercial finance skills, including preparation of business cases for investments, tenders, and commercial deals, as well as performance analysis using business KPIs
• Proficient in preparing management reports and presentations for senior stakeholders, and familiar with group reporting standards (IFRS) and compliance requirements
• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments (e.g. Accounting, Operations, Medical, Commercial) and contribute to cross-functional and international projects

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid working mode (min. 2 days per week in the office)
• Private medical care in LuxMed,
• PZU life Insurance (voluntary insurance)
• Unlimited international travel Insurance (with a global range)
• Benefits System platform (120 points / month for multisport card, cinema tickets, online shopping etc.)
• Work abroad possibility (up to 30 days / year)
• Recommendation programme (2000 PLN or 2500 PLN for successful recommendation)
• Holiday allowance (up to 800 PLN / year)
• Childcare refund (up to 900 PLN / year)
• Glasses and contact lenses reimbursement (500 PLN per year)
• Occasional gifts (e.g. 1st year anniversary gift)
• Office team building activities and events