The scope of Business Unit Finance within OPGS covers the end to end delivery of transactional finance and month end closing activities;
Strategic finance leadership and business performance accountability with the respective Business Units and Division Finance organizations;
Steer and continuously develop Business Unit Finance in alignment with GBS and Group Finance strategy;
Hold full accountability for the performance, effectiveness, and continuous improvement of the BU Finance organization;
Establish, maintain, and enhance robust financial governance, policies, processes, and the Internal Control System (ICS);
Ensure reliable, efficient, and scalable end‑to‑end finance service delivery across accounting, controlling, reporting, and related finance processes;
Drive the end-to-end transformation of BU Finance through standardization, simplification, and automation of processes;
Act as Integration Manager for BU Finance for new companies joining the Group;
Provide organizational leadership and operational oversight for the Finance Center of Excellence;
Hold accountability for the governance, quality, and operational performance of Finance Master Data and Reporting services within BU Finance;
Act as a key finance partner to senior management, Business Units, and OPGS leadership; manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Master Diploma: in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration;
Relevant professional experience: more than 15 years;
Management roles: with >10 years of leadership experience;
Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in Finance, with a significant portion in Business Unit Finance, GBS / SSC;
Professional finance qualification preferred (e.g. ACCA, CPA, CIMA, CFA or equivalent);
Strong grounding in IFRS and international accounting standards;
Proven experience leading large, multi disciplinary finance organizations (typically 300+ FTE);
Demonstrated accountability for end to end transactional finance and month end closing activities;
Hands on experience acting as finance integration lead for new entities, acquisitions, or organizational changes;
Track record of driving finance transformation, including standardization, digitalization, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives;
Fluent in English; additional languages considered an asset.

Long weekend plans are always welcome
on Friday, our office hours end at 14.00.
Health insurance that covers medical treatment in a variety of private medical clinics.
Work from home, if the work activity allows.
Increased days off according to work experience.
Enjoy more free time with double pay for each vacation day.
Rewards for top performers every three months based on performance results.
Additional days off and various financial support for events like marriage, childbirth.
Access to LinkedIn Learning and various development programs.
Free private covered parking.

Head of Finance Department

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