Statutory Closing Manager (HGB) Ref. No: 8302

Lufthansa is the largest airline in Germany and one of the leading airlines in the world.

As the Lufthansa Group Business Services’ employee you will become part of the organization that supports the aviation business. Our teams handle accounting, look after our customers' employees, run procurement processes and take care of IT applications. Everything contributes to a great travel experience for Lufthansa Group customers.

We're seeking a dynamic individual to join our team as a Statutory Closing Manager.

In this role, you'll:

• Oversee the effective delivery of services by our Bundled Solutions Tower (P2P /OTC /Intercompany/ Taxes/ Treasury/ Fixed Assets/ Closing areas)
• Take responsibility for projects and identify areas where innovations are needed to improve financial processes
• Manage, develop and shape the future of the Bundled Solutions team

Region: Kraków, małopolskie

What we are looking for:

• Master/Bachelor degree in business administration with focus on financial accounting or finance, tax
• Proven track record of at least 5 years in finance and accounting
• Min. 3 years of leadership experience in SSC/BPO environment
• Highly familiar with accounting rules according to German HGB
• ACCA studies will be an asset
• Very good English skills
• Good German skills will be an asset
• Experience with SAP FI (SAP CO, SAP MM and SAP BW-BCS will be an asset)
• Very good Excel knowledge
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills
• Excellent collaboration skills
• Diligent, independent and systematic approach to work
• Analytical and conceptual mindset
• Proactivity

Responsibilities:

• Managing assigned team to ensure continuous improvement of team’s performance and conducting regular analysis of achievement of team targets regarding timeliness, quality and efficiency
• Development of Team Members, their knowledge in Finance area and soft skills
• Defines performance goals for team members and supervising their realization with strong focus on YEC
• Creating Team Spirit based on Ambition, Respect and Sustainability
• Advising business units on statutory closing regulations for daily operations and projects
• Developing recommendations on asset capitalization and provisions/accruals formation
• Evaluating balance sheet-related business issues
• Assessing the impact of new accounting standards on the balance sheet and P&L
• Preparing accounting information for group-wide consolidated statements
• Serving as a key contact for auditors and central accounting/tax/treasury departments
• Building positive relationships with various stakeholders from Financial Services
• Preparation and/or presentation of reports/data summary for various stakeholders within the Group
• Participating in Group-wide accounting projects and ERP platform implementation
• Leading own projects in the financial area

We offer:

For our employees we offer:

• Hybrid working model (working in the office: 2 days/month)
• Opportunity to work from each part of Poland during remote work
• Flexible working time
• New branded and modern office: 200 adjustable desks, several types of meeting rooms, bike amenities, lounge rooms and chill out spaces, cozy kitchens and excellent public transport in a walking distance
• Continuous improvement environment
• Supportive & friendly working atmosphere - we work towards a joint success