Role purpose:

Since establishing Financial Shared Service Centre (FSSC) in Poznan, we have continued to work on transformation of our Finance Organisation. With our new strategy One Finance 3.0, we are now taking steps to complete the journey towards a more efficient Finance Organisation with increased focus on Finance Business Partnering. One Finance 3.0 means that further responsibilities will be transferred to our Shared Service Centre DFDS Polska to ensure efficient and common processes and standards. This will pave the way for further standardisation and automation of processes.

As Migration Manager, you will be based in Poznan and report to VP Group Finance in Copenhagen with dotted line responsibility to Managing Director of DFDS Polska. You will be responsible for driving and executing One Finance 3.0 migration and standardisation strategy.

Join us for this interesting challenge which is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference and contribute to building the next level of the finance transformation of DFDS.


Responsibilities:

- Drive and execute the migration of tasks and processes from various DFDS locations to Poznan in accordance with One Finance 3.0 strategy
- Ensure efficient and common processes and standards
- Close cooperation with the finance leaders in various business units to design and implement migration plans related to process migration
- Providing professional knowledge and determining the best delivery model for the process
- Monitoring project progress and stakeholder management
- Reporting transition indicators, meeting the schedule and budget etc.
- Cooperation with the IT team to ensure that IT infrastructure is in place
- Proactively identifying the risks and working with respective teams to ensure mitigation plans are put in place and executed

Requirements:

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to influence across the organization and work in a cross-functional and fast-paced environment
- Practical knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g. Six Sigma), or project certification (e.g. Prince2) would be an asset with proven successful in working on complex finance projects
- 8 + years of relevant professional accounting/finance experience
- Prior SSC experience including transition is needed
- Very good understanding and knowledge of finance & accounting processes
- Ability to work with senior stakeholders and key customers
- Highest standards of accuracy and precision
- An energetic personality with a proven ability to structure, coach, guide, manage and motivate
- Proficiency in MS Excel
- University degree – at least B.A. preferably in finance/accounting field
- Excellent English language skills
- Willingness to travel extensively (it is envisioned that 50% of your time will be spent travelling)

What we offer:

- Working in Scandinavian company where openness for multinational environment and culture of continuous improvement are key values
- Key leadership role in DFDS Polska management team
- Possibility of participation in several programs of top talent support and development
- English, German and Polish language classes provided by native speakers from well-known prestigious school of foreign languages
- Social package of benefits including multi-benefits cafeteria platform (sport cards, tickets, vouchers for a variety of shops)
- Full medical care including dental care and holiday insurance
- Office located in the heart of Poznan (Rondo Kaponiera/Most Teatralny)
- Flexible working hours
- Unique benefit – free travelling with DFDS ships