Finance Analyst, Logistics, International Markets

As a Finance Analyst in Logistics, you will play a crucial role in managing and coordinating financial activities for our extensive logistics operations, which encompass over 160 warehouses and nearly $200M in spend across 35 ERP systems. This position is integral to establishing financial processes and controls from the ground up within a complex chemical manufacturing environment. You will partner closely with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders, driving decision-making through data-driven insights and financial analysis. 

What You Will Do: 

• Coordinate financial cycles across IM for Freight and Warehouse operations, including period close, outlook forecasting, profit planning, and long-range planning. 
• Inventory and Excess/Obsolete monitoring and analysis 
• Responsible for International Trade controlling    
• Collaborate with I-trade leadership and logistics managers to understand international freight cost and consequently drive operational excellence and cost efficiency. 
• Support cross-functional special projects that may involve interaction with global HQ, Procurement, Accounts Payable, and the Commercial Organization. Projects may include tariffs, premium freight management, and localization initiatives. 
• Develop and implement best-in-class logistics reporting and analytics, focusing on inventory analysis, variance analysis, and cost centre reporting. 
• Prepare materials for key logistics financial meetings, ensuring clarity and actionable insights. 
• Identify and implement process improvements across all financial functions, ensuring standardization and compliance within the logistics finance domain. 
• Serve as the primary contact for logistics finance coordination across different regions, addressing analytics gaps and enhancing reporting standards. 
• Coordinate with the Global Business Intelligence data analytics team to align on global analytics initiatives and develop innovative solutions for improving analytics capabilities. 

What’s in it For You:

• Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary (Base pay & Variable Plan) and benefits package (private medical care, life insurance, stock purchase, lunch subsidy, sports cards).
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements with hybrid model of work (approx. 60% from the office and 40% from home)
• Matrix Organization: Thrive in our matrix organization, working across Europe with various teams and cultural backgrounds.
• Collaborative Environment: Strong teamwork and diverse interactions.
• Development Opportunities: Personalized plans with rapid progression
• Versatile Career Paths: Professional growth supported by active committee for different career levels.
• Supportive Culture: High employee satisfaction and responsive feedback.
• Learning and Innovation: Continuous learning and technical training incl. subject matter experts’ trainings, soft skills and management trainings and LinkedIn learning.
• Relocation Support: Assistance for international candidates and candidates living outside of Krakow.
• Social events such as family events and charity auctions.
• Comfortable working environment (Library, relaxation area, casual dress code).
• Parking space for cars and bikes.

What You Will Need: 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. 
• 3 years experience in finance alongside,  
• 2+ years of experience in logistics finance, accounting, or a related financial role. 
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with financial reporting tools such as SAP, Power BI, and SQL. 
• Proficiency in English 
• Direct experience in financial analysis, accounting, and budgeting within a logistics context. 
• Ability to manage large data sets and perform data extraction from various systems. 
• Proven ability to build partnerships with diverse groups and effectively communicate complex information clearly and concisely. 
• Results-oriented with excellent time management skills, capable of handling multiple priorities in a highly complex environment.  

We are committed to fair equal and diverse treatment of associates and applicants, furthering the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment. 

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