Team Lead BPO Finance Operations (f/m/d)

Responsibilities / Tasks

• Oversee the accounting function incl. accounts payables, accounts receivables, fixed asset, travel expense accounting and reporting services which include inter-company accounting and preparation of month end closing activities within 
  the defined scope with the BPO Provider 

• Support work relating to both internal and external audits in the periodic review of the company financial records and is responsible for the implementation of agreed upon recommendations resulting from the audit findings 

• Lead teams providing best-in-class, group-wide accounting support/services in  BPO Finance for transactional activities 

• Support and provide expert financial advice to BPO Finance Strategy, Divisions, Regions and Countries regarding F&A processes 

• Drive the defined efficiency, optimization & automation potential of global, integrated processes, standards within the BPO Finance Strategy. 

• Ensure staffing and talent development in the BPO Finance Operation function. 

• The position entails dealing with tasks in the area of Accounting Services which are not fully determined 

• The tasks relevant for the position can only be performed by drawing on understanding acquired in more than one subject area 

Your Profile / Qualifications

• Have an academic degree in business administration or equivalent 

• Have at least 10 years of professional experience in accounting and/or related disciplines (finance, controlling and/or auditing is desirable) 

• Have multi-year experience in managerial positions 

• Demonstrates expert knowledge of (international) finance and accounting activities as well as IFRS 

• Profound knowledge of accounting, and finance as well as related processes 

• Demonstrates excellent communication skills and an affinity towards thinking in processes 

• Successfully managed high-performance teams with know-how and experience in a Business Process Outsourcer (BPO ) or Shared Service Centre (SSC) environment 

• Know-how in setting up an optimal BPO structure and work environment 

• Shows resilience when working in a fast-pace environment 

• Drives change management across the global finance functions in an integrative manner 

• Affinity for relevant IT tools and software (e.g., SAP's subsidiary ledgers - SD, FI, AM) 

• English (full proficiency) and German; preferably additional languages

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