Head of Finance Solutions Treasury, Corporate Finance & Operational Tax
Madrid, M, ES, 28043
What you do.
This role consists of managing a Finance Solutions department, part of Finance Factory. It implies to organize & steer the department, lead and develop the people and have the proper IT tools develop and maintain internal controls & procedures, monitor performance of the activities and encourage & facilitate communication to ensure the excellence of the operations related to the delivering of a portfolio of Finance Factory projects which could be related to Organizational transformation, new/improved IT Solution, Process Improvement, and Change Management.
Key Result Areas
Project Initiation
- Perform research and analysis.
- Identify organizational and process improvement opportunities.
- Define the project by describing the business needs, project benefits and stakeholders and by designing a project charter and a business case.
- Obtain the approval of the project.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders to identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions.
Project Set-up and Plan
- Plan and schedule with related cost estimation and scope control responsibilities.
- Identify resources needed and assign individual responsibilities.
- Develop a roadmap for the team to follow.
- Organize the team and set goals.
- Review the project's benefits to support business-case process improvement.
Project Execution
- Launch the Project with dedicated kick-off.
- Assign resources.
- Manage the project team, driving motivation, collaboration and performance.
- Execute project management plans.
- Ensure Task assignments are executed.
- Organize Status meetings.
- Lead project team meetings effectively and communicate action plans and outcomes.
- Coordinate all project tasks and interdependencies.
- Modify project plans and update project schedule as needed.
- Develop and maintain all project documentation and ensure proper storage in line with internal control requirements.
- Ensure project is delivered on-time, within scope and within budget.
Project Steering
- Set up tracking systems.
- Track project metrics.
- Continually identify, prioritize and mitigate project risks.
- Track actual expenses with the project budget.
- Define, track, and report results of project milestones and success metrics through weekly, monthly and ad hoc reporting.
- Report to the Project stakeholders the project status with related Risks and Mitigation actions.
Project Closure
- Hold a post-mortem meeting to evaluate successes and failures.
- Create a project punchlist of things that did not get accomplished during the project and work with team members to complete them.
- Perform a final project budget and a final project report.
- Collect all project deliverables and documents and store them in a single place.
What you bring
Communication:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively network and collaborate across different functions and cultures globally.
- Skilled at influencing others and fostering effective communication at all organizational levels.
Management:
- Proficient in analytical thinking and synthesizing information to prioritize and arbitrate tasks efficiently.
- Results-oriented with a flexible approach to tackling challenges from various perspectives, ensuring optimal solutions.
- Excellent organizational skills, including attention to detail and multitasking, with a knack for innovation and technological advancement.
- Capable of mentoring and supporting team members in their tasks.
Accountability:
- Quick learner with a proactive attitude and strong customer service orientation.
Technical Knowledge:
- Solid understanding of finance, HR, and project management principles.
Our employees play an integral part in our success as a business. We appreciate that each of our employees is unique and has unique needs and ambitions, and we enjoy being a part of their journey.
We are there to empower and encourage you with your personal and professional development ensuring that you take control by offering a large variety of courses and targeted development programs. All that in a global environment where international mobility and career progression are encouraged. Caring for your health and wellbeing is a key priority for us. This is why we build Work Well programs to providing you with peace of mind and give the flexibility in planning and arranging for a better work-life balance.
84175 | Finance & Accounting | Professional | Non-Executive | Allianz Partners | Full-Time | Permanent
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