Finance Partner

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

Why GSK?

How you will be rewarded:

• Joining a high performing talented team who support our businesses in making the right decisions and driving GSK Finance towards best-in-class
• Career with purpose - whatever it is you’re doing, you’ll be sharing our mission to improve the quality of human life, by enabling people to do more, feel better and live longer
• Possibilities of development within the role and company’s structure
• Competitive salary and bonus plan
• Healthcare benefits (medical care, life insurance, pension scheme, sports card, recreation allowance, social fund, preventive healthcare services) 
• Opportunity to use English on daily basis
• Access to newest technologies and solutions
• Career at one of the leading global healthcare companies
• Supportive & friendly working environment
• Corporate culture based on our values: patient focus, integrity, respect and transparency

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.