Senior Controlling Specialist

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Our client is an international company operating in the tobacco industry, with a presence in many European markets. It manufactures and distributes cigarettes, tobacco, and next-generation products. We are looking for a Senior Controlling Specialist .

To support delivery of both the Finance and Supply Chain Strategies in Manufacturing. Lead through good communication, collaboration and influencing, to effectively deliver both a high level of Controlling outpts using system tools. To proactively provide Financial inputs and support to Manufacturing decision making. To drive continuous improvements and learnings across Finance and Supply Chain Functions, whilst ensuring Compliance.

The role is hybrid with on-site collaboration expected. Alternatively: fully remote work with occasional visits to the office (once or twice a month, depending on candidate availability).

Requirements

• 4-5 years professional practical working experience, gained in Supply Chain Finance (ideally Manufacturing), ACCA/CIMA qualified - nice to have; Higher education completed in Economics/Finance
• Finance: very good knowledge of Financial Controlling and Accounting (i.e. Production Accounting), with appreciation of experience in Tax (i.e. Transfer Pricing); working in a multinational organisation
• Ability to quickly understand new challenges; learn new tasks; think analytically; and implement next steps resulting from that
• Communication: effectively convey Finance matters in a clear and simple manner across the Business
• Collaboration: demostrated Business Partnering skills, ability to work independantly and proactively infuence and support the Supply Chain and Finance Function
• IT: excellent working experience and knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, demonstated ability to work with and simplify large amounts of data, develop and tailor reports from ERP systems and experience developing and using BI tools
• Very good English Language (B2) and Polish

Responsibilities

• To perform and review Controlling activities across Planning (Budgets & Forecasts) and Reporting in the Manufacturing Supply Chain Business, as well as Legal Entity (P&L and Balance Sheet) and agreeing assumptions and explaining variances
• To influence and support the Supply Chain Functions (Local/Global level) with providing accurate and timely value adding analysis and actionable insights
• To provide expert Finance knowledge across Finance and with Supply Chain Functions on Projects and Ad Hocs
• To identify and drive continuous improvement and simplifications in Finance Supply Chain processes and systems
• To continually improve and maintain Compliance in the Supply Chain Operations, ensuring risks are identified and actioned, taking into account ongoing changes in the Supply Chain, Finance and External business environment
• To support the roll out of SAP S 4/Hana with involvement in the project, thereafter driving the adoption benefits from the usage of the system, as well as providing cover as required across the Finance team

The offer

• Hybrid work
• Stable employment at an international manufacturing company.
• Work in an environment with clearly defined processes and quality standards.
• The opportunity to gain experience in production administration, logistics, and ERP systems (SAP).
• A real impact on supporting production processes and ensuring production continuity.
• Work in a team operating according to international safety and quality standards.