Global Billing Hub Lead (f/m/x)

Global Billing Hub Lead (f/m/x)

in Mars Global Services

Finance Department

Location: Warsaw

Hybrid working

This role is a key member of Mars Global Service Finance (MGSF). Within the Intercompany Billing (ICB) team, this role will oversee the Global Shared Cost Service Center (SC2) function. This role manages the copiloting and transformation of SC2 processes within Mars, Inc. The primary responsibility of the function is to provide services related to global cross charges across Mars, Inc. The SC2 unit captures, processes, accounts and reports on the costs related to various global shared services within the center’s responsibility. Management of these transactions are administered through the knowledge and application of Mars Accounting policies and principles, US GAAP, applicable local government regulations and Mars transaction-processing system(s) to meet Mars Process and Control Standards (PACS) requirements.

What would be your key responsibilities?

• Co-pilot Mars affiliates around the globe on all SC2 initial inquiries (i.e.: allocations, billings, YEE, and SC2 annual true-up process). Responsibility is shared with Service Owners or Co Pilots.

• Lead the analysis of SC2 financial information to answer questions from Service Owners or Co Pilots about actual costs received.

• Lead and execute the R&D annual true-up process, working closely with Corporate Tax team.

• Lead continuous improvement efforts of SC2 processes to gain further scale and efficiency through process reengineering, automation and scope expansion.

• Identify digital / automation opportunities in SC2 processes and participate in their development and deployment.

• Provide functional expertise within the intercompany system(s) supported by the ICB/SC2 team (i.e.: SAP, ICR tool, Essbase, etc.).

• Deploy process improvement recommendations as it relates to SC2 processes and R&D true-up.

• Maintain an adequate internal control environment and make recommendations regarding improvements to control activities (ICE control framework) and IT systems.

• Support all SC2 financial audits.

• Maintain Allocation keys values for each year. Approval for allocation keys applicable to each service to be approved by SC2 governance team.

• Produce standard period reports by service for the Service Owners.

• Perform analytical review of results for reasonableness on a period basis. Verify and question anomalies in period cross charge.

• Lead quarterly reporting package including variance explanations from Plan and YEE supplied by the Service Owners or Co-Pilots. Lead early identification of variances aiming to bring transparency and prevent significant true ups.

• Lead and execute SC2 true up process, and proactively manage communication to all Mars units.

• Produce periodic plan billing reports.

• Lead periodic actuals review meetings with Co-Pilots and Service Owners.

• Perform ad hoc financial analysis as required.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting / finance or business.

• 6 - 8 years of relevant professional experience.

• CPA required (MBA is preferred).

• In-depth knowledge of Intercompany Accounting practices, processes, GAAP and internal controls.

• Experience with SAP and Essbase.

• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, ability to thrive in a multicultural environment.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Fluent English.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Attractive financial conditions with Business Bonus and Christmas Bonus

• We will also look after your safety and well-being by offering you rich benefits package including life insurance, private medical care, Employee Assistance Program fully covered by Mars, MultiBenefit Program.

• Lunch card.

• Extra savings scheme to support You in long perspective.

• Support in career building through personalized development plan.

• On-line shop with attractive discounts on our products that Your family and friend are going to love.

• Possibility to participate in volunteering initiatives during working hours.

• A modern and pet friendly office in the City Centre.

Apply now and upload you profile in English.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.