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Your aspirations are our priority.   

Embark on a fulfilling career journey with DB Schenker GBS Bucharest today!  

As part of the DB Schenker global logistics network, our service center in Bucharest plays a pivotal role in connecting the world. With services covering Finance and Accounting, Air and Ocean, and Business Support, we offer a diverse array of opportunities tailored to your unique talents and ambitions. But what truly sets us apart is our commitment to fostering a culture of growth and development.   

At DB Schenker GBS Bucharest, your success is what matters to us.

Responsibilities:

•    Globally responsible for R2R/FC process and activities execution of GBS

•    Responsible and accountable for functionally leading the R2R Service Delivery Managers and Senior Financial Controllers

•    Responsible for R2R/FC service quality provided by GBS

•    Lead the design and implementation of functional transformation initiatives

•    Accountable for R2R/FC process alignment with DBS overall strategic objectives

•    Responsible and accountable for the right staffing of the Service Delivery Manager in their functional area

•    Ensures standardization of the process across all GBS Sites

•    Execute quality control measures and support regular audits to ensure compliance

•    Align service delivery with overall business objectives 

•    Drive efficiency and productivity within his/her scope of responsibility

•    Ensure adherence to yearly set budget by DBS leadership and head of GFS

•    Monitor and report consolidated R2R/FC key operational KPIs on a periodic basis to relevant stakeholders 

•    Regularly communicate with regions / clusters to understand their needs and expectations

•    Contribute to a working environment and culture which drives the desired mindset of all Service Delivery Managers and Team leaders

•    Enforce world class trends, and best practices within R2R and Financial Controlling with the goal of ultimately driving cost reduction and quality enhancement

•    Drive growth and ensure career paths for GBS Finance organization

•    Define performance and service level goals at the start of the year in coordination with the Head of GBS and the Head of GFS

•    Point of escalation for Service Delivery Managers

•    Point of escalation for cluster CFOs

Qualifications:

•    Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or similar

•    Project/ Process management certification preferred

•    10+ years work experience in Finance GBS, 5+ years of leadership with ability to manage senior stakeholder and employees in an international context

•    Strong experience in the Shared Services / Service Delivery organizations 

•    Strong understanding of R2R and FC processes

•    Experience with Finance / Accounting ERP systems

•    Experience with project/ process management

•    Experience in a controlling leadership role; Preferred CPA certification and experience in a CPA role; Knowledge and practice in IFRS is an advantage

•    Strategic Planning: Ability to understand and implement strategic initiatives that align with the business's objectives and goals

•    Financial Acumen: Strong understanding of financial management principles, accounting end-to-end processes as well as business & financial controlling

•    Project/ Process Management: Skills to initiate, plan, execute, control, and close the work of a team to achieve specific goals

•    Change Management: Navigating and managing organizational change

•    Risk Management: Ability to identify, assess, and manage potential risks in the business

•    Understanding of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): Implementing, tracking, and analyzing KPIs to measure overall performance and progress

•    Negotiation Skills: Ability to negotiate effectively with various senior (internal) stakeholders

•    Language competencies: Fluent in English (business, negotiations, etc.)

•    Preferred strong business acumen

•    Leadership: The ability to lead, inspire, and influence people, often across departments or geographically dispersed locations.

•    Cross-functional Communication: Communicating effectively across various departments and coordinating efforts.

•    Problem Solving mindset: A keen ability to solve complex problems, often requiring innovative thinking and solutions.

•    Ethics: Understanding the ethical aspects of business and the importance of maintaining high ethical standards.