Manager Business Service
Sibelco is a global material solutions company. We mine, process and sell industrial minerals at locations worldwide, focused primarily on silica, clays, feldspathics and olivine.We are also leaders in glass recycling. The Sibelco Group operates over 110 production sites in 31 countries, with a team of over 5,000 people.
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Gdańsk Shared Office
Ready to Elevate Your Finance Career with Sibelco?
Are you a dynamic Finance & Administration professional with experience in change management eager to make a significant impact in a leading global company? If so then this is the role for you!
Your Opportunity
As our new Finance & Administration Manager (internally known as Business Services Manager), you will play a pivotal role in leading the finance department for all accounting activities within Poland, managing a €80 million revenue. This includes general accounting and accounts payable for the entire country (2 clusters). Additionally, you will act as a business partner to the operations and commercial directors for one of the two clusters in Poland- providing them with strategic insights as well as guidance to drive business performance. For this cluster, you will also manage controlling, localtransactional procurement and HR activities supported through your team members.
Key Responsibilities
1. Financial Leadership: Manage comprehensive financial accounting, reporting, and compliance for all Polish entities. Direct and coordinate tax reporting (corporate tax, VAT, payroll taxes) forPoland and Estonia
2. Strategic Controlling: Deliver detailed cost planning, period-end analysis, inventory accounting, and budgeting.
3. Efficient Procurement: Manage purchase orders, supplier contracts, and procurement processes.
4. Business Partnership: Provide strategic support and insights to operations and commercial teams within the Bukowno cluster.
5. Compliance Oversight: Ensure all processes comply with global standards and regulatory requirements.
6. Team Development: Lead and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of excellence.
7. Banking and Auditing Liaison: Serve as the primary contact for banks and auditors, ensuring smooth and compliant financial operations.
8. Change Management: Drive change management initiatives to improve finance processes and systems, ensuring smooth transitions and adoption across teams.
9. Operational Excellence: Implement and promote operational excellence in all financial activities, continuously seeking improvements and efficiencies.
10. Process Integration: Lead the integration of finance processes with other business functions, ensuring seamless operations and alignment with overall business strategies.
What We’re Looking For
11. Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or Accounting
12. 5+ years of experience as a Finance Manager in a multi-site organization
13. Proficiency in English and Polish is imperative
14. Experience in manufacturing or production and multinational organizations is preferred
15. Strong people management and leadership skills
16. Expertise in Polish Accounting Standards and IFRS
17. Advanced analytical skills and proficiency in Excel (e.g., pivot tables).
18. Familiarity with SAP is an advantage
19. Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills
20. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently
21. Experience in analyzing financial data, prepare financial reports, statements and forecasts
22. Strong Analytical thinking skills, high attention to detail & accuracy while being able to use a helicopter view
23. Strong problem-solving skills
24. Willingness to travel within Poland/Estonia on an ad hoc basis
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But most importantly, if you embrace our core values, and if this role sparks your enthusiasm to apply your passion to contribute in a meaningful way as a part of Sibelco’s team of unique talents within a diverse international business community, then we very much look forward to hearing from you.