GL Team Lead

At Perrigo, we are driven by our mission to _**Makes Lives Better Through Trusted Health and Wellness Solutions, Accessible to All**_. We are proud to be a Top 10 player in the European Consumer Self-Care market and the largest U.S. store brand provider of over the counter and infant formula. Dedicated to providing **_The Best Self-Care for Everyone_** , we are the people behind the brands you trust. We are Opill®, Compeed®, Solpadeine®, NiQuitin®, and many more. **We Are Perrigo**. We are committed to enhancing the wellbeing of our colleagues and consumers alike. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive, collaborative culture where each person can experience a sense of belonging. Join us on our One Perrigo journey as we evolve to win in self-care. ## **Description Overview** Perrigo are offering an exciting opportunity to join our newly established Business Services Centre based in Mokotów. We would love to hear from Finance professionals with Shared Service Centre experience who have the desire to go beyond the transactional elements of their role and be part of building something truly special! * Join a collaborative, international environment with many cross-functional interactions and opportunities. Build your career in a Global organisation with opportunities for career growth and supported learning. * Thrive from a trust-based leadership approach that encourages innovation and transparent communication. * Access extensive training and development platforms, including our internal GROWyou program, to support continuous learning, skill development, and professional advancement. * See your talents recognised and rewarded through extended responsibilities and varied career move opportunities **We currently offer a hybrid working pattern with 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely.** ## **Scope of the Role** * Responsible for providing quality service to stakeholders, ensuring financially correct accounting statements and reporting, intercompany reconciliations, internal and SOX controls – meeting the SLA targets set for the Team * Responsible for adopting standard processes and pursuing efficiencies within the team and area of responsibility * Responsible for daily management of Team resources, also supports the R2R Tower Lead in team development, career planning and recruitment of employees. * Ensure accurate financial reporting and accounting compliance * Maintain internal and SOX controls for data integrity and regulatory adherence * Drive process standardization and efficiency within the team * Collaborate with auditors, consolidation teams, and stakeholders, and support team development and recruitment ## **Experience Required** * At least 8 years experience in a Shared Services finance and accounting environment, of which 3 years in a GL/R2R Team Lead position * Master's Degree in Finance, Controlling or Accounting * Chartered Accountant certification and US GAAP experience is a plus * SAP Finance experience * Good command of Excel * Experience leading teams (5+ employees) and growing their talent * Knowledge of Finance in general and General Ledger in particular * Practical experience managing operations' performance (SLAs, KPIs) * Continues Improvement mindset and practical experience in processes optimization * Hands-on experience of Shared Services transition a plus * Fluent in English and Polish, other foreign languages would be nice to have * Practical knowledge of internal controls (SOX) a plus * Availability to travel occasionally _**Benefits**_ We believe our people are our greatest asset. Alongside competitive compensation, we offer benefits tailored to supporting you and your family, as well as career development opportunities to ensure you feel valued and supported, both professionally and personally. Find out more about _**[Total Rewards](https://careers.perrigo.com/content/Benefits-/?locale=en_US)**_ at Perrigo. **_Hybrid Working Approach_** We love our offices and the setting they provide for in-person collaboration and celebration. But we also appreciate the opportunity to work remotely can energise you too, so we promote flexibility with the ability to work two days a week from home in many roles. We are proud to be included in the Forbes list of "America's Best Employers by State 2024". Find out more _**[here](https://www.forbes.com/lists/best-employers-by-state/)**_ **Applicants please note:** To apply to this position please click the APPLY button at the bottom of the application. (The SAVE button will only save your profile information but not submit an application for this open position.) Thank you. _We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by law. #weareperrigo_