Finance Partner
Over 300 employees have already joined the ranks of the new financial center, whose headquarter is located in Poznan.
Currently, we are looking for experienced candidates for the position of Finance Partner. Please find details below. If you are interested in the role apply and join our GSK Finance Hub Europe!
This is a fantastic opportunity to be a part of a new team where you will develop your business partnering skills and drive your career to the next level.
How you will contribute to our success :
Close & Control
Take the accountability for the reporting of financial results with commentary covering income statement, balance sheet and cash flow and sign off with relevant FD
Manage the financial month end review process
Perform variance analysis for Operating Expenses, Balance Sheet
Ensure entities results are fully compliant with all accounting standards and regulations and business is compliant with financial control environment, including SOX controls
Monitor and coordinate journals posting process, provisions and accruals for the area
Support internal and external financial audits along with judgment reports as required
Liaise with Close & Control / CCM teams on Month End Close activities / queries
Manage new cost centre creations and structure simplifications in line with transformation
Establish yourself as a trusted partner for key business stakeholders
Actively contribute to the success of finance projects
Planning & Forecasting
Provide oversight and assurance to the quality of outcomes in the planning and forecasting process including execution of Regional budget consolidations as required liaising with Finance Partners through development of standardised templates
Management of Planning cycle (3 / 1 plan; Updates) for Functional Area including actions needed to ensure adherence to timelines
Work with senior finance colleagues in GSF to create Forecasts, Plan and Update exercises (GSF Plan Book ownership and adoption) including responsibility for Central GSF submissions.
Coordinates Baseline Transfers process flow
Responsible for preparing the monthly Operating expenditure (Opex & headcount) including comparison and commentary on forecasts against budgets and prior month forecasts
Perform variance analysis and comment on performance making recommendations of improvements going forward
Encourage a one finance team sense of belonging from different geographies
Identify and drive standard ways of working (e.g. define and document operational processes as needed)
Why You?
What skills and expertise you will bring to the role :
BASIC :
Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting or accounting qualifications (ACCA, CIMA, ACA)
Experience in financial controlling or financial reporting and financial audit (at least 5 years) and financial planning / budgeting
Fluent English (minimum C1)
Strong problem-solving skills
Thrive in a fast-paced, modern working environment
Ability to work independently and with multiple stakeholders both internal and external
PREFERRED :
Matrix organization experience
Experience in the Pharmaceutical industry
Experience in a SOX environment
Strong expertise in IFRS