Head of Regional Shared Services Controlling Europe 

LOCATION: Liberec / Czech Republic | COMPANY: Knorr-Bremse Services Europe, s.r.o. |  DEPARTMENT: I/FCR Reporting & Controlling | REQUISITION ID: 5863 | ON-SITE/REMOTE: Hybrid 

Do you want to join an exciting and offensive growth journey as Head of Regional Shared Services Controlling Europe  in an international company? Welcome to the company that through its products and services contributes to increased global sustainability.

Job description:

• Lead the implementation of the controlling and reporting processes and process improvements that are defined by the Global Process Responsible (GPR) organization within GBS operations
• Oversee and manage all financial controlling transactions, e.g. budget planning, ongoing monitoring and reviews. Manage the preparation of unit's balance sheet, financial consolidation, P&L reports, and the completion annual financial statements and respective tax declarations. Support the accountable management of the unit in managing their business in a profitable manner
•  Ensure the proper financial reporting, according to the agreed policies
•  Ensure all internal controls are in place, to better manage financial risks. Guide external audits
• Manage a team of Controlling Professionals and Administration staff, in different organization settings, to deliver professional reporting and controlling services. Responsibility for skills management within controlling and reporting and identifying requirements for current & future competences
• Establish and maintain a professional relationship with internal customers (sites) to guarantee state-of-the art service levels (incl. the negotiation of service level agreements) as well as with suppliers. Meet regularly with the business to ensure needs are met in a timely and accurate fashion, deal with escalations and issue resolution
• Coordinate and lead planning continuous improvements initiatives as well as project management.  Identify synergies across serviced processes to drive efficiencies, process improvements and automation deployment. Identification of requirements regarding IT tools and processes optimization and align with global process responsible
• Drive continuous improvement of service delivery and service portfolio within the GBS organization. Ensures seamless transition of processes from all regional sites to the GBS
• GBS responsibility for the implementation of services and operational service fulfillment (quality, costs and delivery) through KPIs/SLAs. Takes decision on budgets and decides resource allocation

Profile:

• Degree (MBA preferred) in Business Studies with majors in Finance or Accounting or Tax
• At least 8 years of professional experience in Business Services, leading finance functions, with a deep understanding of business processes
• Experience in transition, migration, standardization of processes and process improvement methodologies, LEAN Sigma, PMP, Prince2 etc.
• Excellent project management skills and ability of setting priorities in complex environment
• Operational knowledge of controlling and reporting processes, regional differences, and leading practices
• Effective communication skills with the ability to proficiently convey concepts to management, cross-functional teams, and stakeholders
• Ability to manage upwards, work independently and have a service delivery mind-set
• Experience with cross-cultural teams and work environment
• Business fluent in English (German nice to have)

What we offer:

• Unique job opportunity in the biggest Business services in North Bohemia´s
• Friendly, modern and comfortable work environment in the city center
• Flexible working hours incl. work from home up to 60%
• 5 weeks of holiday
• Company car
• Meal vouchers
• Cafeteria benefit system
• Pension insurance contribution
• Language courses
• Relocation support if needed (company flat, financial support)

ARE YOU INTERESTED?

Then join us! We look forward to receiving your online application. 

Please apply in ENGLISH only and note that only candidates who are eligible to work in Czech Republic (have EU citizenship, permanent residency or valid working permission) might be considered for this role. We are not open to Visa sponsorship.