Associate Director, FP&A SSC

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a results-driven leader to join us as the Global FP&A SSC Associate Director, responsible for establishing and managing a strategic FP&A and Commercial Finance pillar within our Shared Service Center (SSC) in Poland. This role is pivotal in delivering high-impact financial support for Global, Regional, and Market finance teams, embodying our core values of Speed, Accountability, and Simplification.

This role is instrumental in shaping and executing the strategy for centralized finance operations, with a strong focus on FP&A support, automated reporting, SG&A and marketing spend (A&CP) controlling, and sales finance support. By fostering a culture of ownership and transparency, you will ensure timely, data-driven insights that enable informed business decisions.

This individual will play a key leadership role in building a high-performing team, driving standardization, enhancing automation, and delivering actionable insights to business partners.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

1. Shared Service Center Establishment & Leadership:

• Lead the creation and operational setup of the Commercial Finance SSC in Poland, including reviewing current FTE pool, recruitment, onboarding, and infrastructure setup.
• Define operating model and governance structure for effective global, regional and market support.
• Act as the primary liaison with global and regional Finance stakeholders to ensure alignment and integration.

2. FP&A and Reporting:

• Oversee centralized FP&A activities, including monthly actuals reporting, forecasts, annual budgets reporting.
• Drive automation and optimization of recurring reports, dashboards, and performance analysis tools using advanced Excel, Power automate, BI tools.
• Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and consistency of financial information delivered to business partners.

3. Sales Finance support, SG&A and Marketing Spend Controlling:

• Support trade fund management and sales finance activities.
• Establish process, tools and controls and provide visibility on SG&A costs and marketing spend, ensuring alignment with budget owners.
• Partner with commercial and marketing teams to monitor campaign performance and recommend reallocation or savings opportunities.

5. Leadership & Team Development:

• Build, lead, and mentor a growing team of finance professionals within the SSC.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, analytical rigor, and customer orientation.

6. Process Improvement & Automation:

• Identify and implement opportunities for process standardization and automation across commercial finance activities.
• Collaborate with IT and transformation teams to enhance system capabilities and streamline workflows.

WHAT WE WANT YOU TO BRING ALONG

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; Master’s or MBA preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in finance, with significant experience in commercial finance and FP&A.
• Proven track record in setting up and managing a shared service or center of excellence.
• Strong knowledge of financial planning tools, ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.), and data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in English; Polish language proficiency is a plus.

WHAT WE OFFER

At the heart of our company is a commitment to nurturing growth, health, and happiness. That’s why we offer:

• A flexible hybrid work model with the bonus of shorter Fridays all year long.
• A birthday gift of a day off—spend it with those who matter most!
• The freedom to work remotely from EU for up to 30 days annually.
• A day off for every full year with us (up to five extra days) to celebrate your dedication.
• Quarterly and annual recognition program that comes with financial rewards.
• Company car / allowance
• Comprehensive Luxmed medical coverage.
• Life insurance to keep you and your loved ones protected.
• A lunch card to fuel your productivity.
• A Multisport card to keep you active and healthy.
• Support for your commute (public transport).
• Exciting product gifts four times a year and opportunities to sample new products.
• Funding for team bonding and integration activities.
• Bonuses for life’s special moments (like marriage or the birth of a child) and for long-term service.

WHO WE ARE

Together, WE enable individuals to look, feel, and be their true selves.

Wella Company is one of the world’s leading beauty companies, comprised of a family of iconic brands such as Wella Professionals, Clairol, OPI, Nioxin and ghd. With 6,000 employees globally, presence in over 100 countries, Wella Company and its brands enable consumers to look, feel, and be their true selves. As innovators in the hair and nail industry, Wella Company empowers its people to delight consumers, inspire beauty professionals, engage communities, and deliver sustainable growth to its stakeholders.

For additional information about the Wella Company, please visit www.wellacompany.com and https://www.wellacompany.com/about-us.

EEO OPPORTUNITIES

We offer equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Wella Company with federal and state disability laws makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us at: https://www.wellacompany.com/consumer-affairs

We strongly believe that cultivating a diverse workplace gives a company strength. The combination of unique skills, abilities, experiences and backgrounds creates an environment that produces extraordinary results.

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