Finance and Integration Lead (Director) in Craiova

Key responsibilities:The Finance & Integration Director is responsible for leading accurate and timely financial reporting; maintaining a framework of robust and efficient control processes; promoting process improvement and partnering on cost control within GBS. Your key objectives will be to support the creation of one aligned, efficient, and effective reporting function that provides the required monthly reporting (P&L and Balance Sheet) and internal Management Information. To be successful in this role, engagement with various parts of the business is required, often at different levels of seniority.The Finance & Integration Director will provide leadership of all strategic transformation programs, helping GBS deliver on its mission to shape the next era where Global Business Services works better for people. They will focus on bringing about change as well as growth in scale and cost to serve. This role will include several global strategic programs, including service scaling, central digital / automation services, and the overall offshoring strategy for the market. They will also take the financial lead on all projects which are specific to the GBS business, these range from (not limited to), the evolution of locally required tools and systems, analytics & reporting, and audit support.In addition, the Finance and Integration Director is responsible for providing strategic input working closely with the Head of GBS to identify opportunities for Avon to work more closely with GBS and scale services to other group business units. The Finance & Integration Officer will oversee the Global Strategy funding, implementation, and benefits tracking of the centralization of business operations and services, transformation programs when appropriate. Manage cost control across within GBS through analysing of actual costs, identifying areas of potential cost reduction and support on GBS headcount resource, hire requests, and cost managementManage all elements of the P&L and Balance Sheet with all accounts reconciled by the internal deadlines, ensuring unreconciled items are reviewed monthlyOwnership for external, internal, and SOX audits and continual development of the internal governance and control frameworkManage, support, and develop members of the team to actively train and improve staff knowledge and experienceWork in close partnership with the leadership team to manage the scope, plan, and delivery of the transformation roadmap to bring efficiencies and transform ways of working.Take a consultative approach with functions and Clusters to ensure successful integration of GBS models, including central services, offshoring, and future models for in housing and on-site working;Executes commercial change control effectively throughout the program. Identifies and drives resolution of issues, including those outside established programs of work as neededIdentify and define opportunities to ‘productize’ the central services that exist in GBS currently and will allow other businesses to scale and engage in the right wayManaging a team directly or indirectly to deliver the initiatives as part of the overall strategy whilst partnering with the directorates in functions to assess their resourcing (skills & talent) needs and building a roadmap in collaboration across the departmentWe'd love you to have:The Candidate:An expert in bringing people together, working across all levels in the business, to drive towards a common goal, able to adjust the style to influence different types of peoplePassion for cultivating long-term relationships with key stakeholders and partnersAn excellent and enthusiastic communicator at all levels: credible with the Executive and have a strong track record of deliveryA change and transformation expert with the ability to translate strategic ideas into initiatives and deliverable planYou have a can-do attitude and enjoy learning new things.You have a track record of leading and delivering programsA problem-solver, resilient, with the tenacity and relationship skills to overcome barriers to delivery. You have an analytical mindset and are able to translate complex ideas into simple solutionsA natural leader that's future-ready, makes ideas happen, focuses on what matters, delivers through relationships, and creates positive energy. Be able to motivate people with different skills to you​Qualifications and ExperiencePreferably be ACA/CTA or other local equivalent qualifications with a background in operational finance who has likely progressed to Director level before embarking on a career in Finance Transformation. Experience in coaching and developing peopleExperience in managing large and complex projectsAble to demonstrable experience in delivering significant change in omnichannel, consumer-oriented sectors in an organization consulting role - particularly the improvement of an SSC, citing examples of significant process improvement and the related improvement metrics.Experience of working in large, multi-site, international, customer-facing environmentsStrategic thinking capability but with a practical application; happy to be hands-on and “operational” on a day-to-day basisExperience in integration and the creation of complex implementation plans that enable change across an organizationSelf-reliant, good problem solver, results-oriented with attention to detailAbility to establish and build trust with professionals throughout the business as an advisor and business partner to the organization with a clear client orientation.Strong risk management and control mindsetCollaborative work style; effectively interacts with partners across organizational boundaries/hierarchiesDemonstrate experience as someone who can prioritize well, communicate clearly and compellingly, effectively influencing across cross-functional teamsStrong business acumen and commercial understanding, with solid project management skillsAffinity with & passion for Avon and Natura & Co purpose, commitment to life, and valuesWhat we offer: At Avon, we’re open to all irrespective of gender, race, sexuality, age or any other characteristic. We stand against any forms of prejudice and inequality and we want to ensure that all members of our global community – customers, Representatives, employees and supporters –feel valued, safe and respected.