Project Manager (Specialised Finance)

04/08/2026

Group CFO

POL-Kraków

Project Manager (Specialised Finance)

We are a food company owned by Danish farmers supplying high-quality food to customers and consumers all over the world. From butchers to business developers were more than 23000 colleagues.

Danish Crown Global Business Services (GBS) in Krakow is a key part of Danish Crowns transformation journey. We strive to be a trusted partner to the business by providing scale and standardised efficient and effective services thereby achieving the strategic goals of the business.

GBS and its three Centres of Excellence act as the Group Digital Transformation engine for Finance Procurement and Master Data. Our Operational teams provide global services for Finance Procurement Master Data HR and IT with the ambition to further move up the value chain and expand the service portfolio.

Passion is our protein and by supporting each other every step of the way - from high-potential programmes and sustainability certifications to embracing diversity - were moving towards the same goal.

Better food. Brighter future

Project Manager(Specialised Finance expertise)

As a Finance Project Manager you will join the Finance project leadership capability and play a pivotal role in leading strategic initiatives across the Finance function. An immediate priority will be supporting the implementation of the new Finance operating model including the further development of GBS as an important element of this transformation by driving effective planning coordination and stakeholder alignment across the transition. Over time the role will also lead and support a broader portfolio of Finance projects and change initiatives.

The role sits within a broader end-to-end Finance transformation covering three strategic levels: Operational Finance including Order-to-Cash Procure-to-Pay and Record-to-Report; Business Finance; and Specialised Finance including statutory reporting treasury tax controls and compliance. Within this landscape the role is focused primarily on Specialised Finance supporting service placement into the receiving organisation and the transition of activities from the current setup. It also requires close management of interdependencies across the wider Group Finance transformation portfolio including S/4HANA and other technology or optimisation initiatives that may impact scope sequencing and delivery while supporting legal entities across different regions including Europe & US LATAM and APAC depending on business scope and transition needs.

In this role it is important to work in line with Danish Crowns core principles of Totality Talent Ambition Trust and Followership. This means acting with a Group-wide mindset building strong cross-functional collaboration communicating openly and respectfully taking ownership of delivery and supporting common goals across the wider Finance transformation journey.

Area of responsibility

• Lead and deliver Finance projects end-to-end ensuring clear scope robust governance effective stakeholder alignment and successful execution across the Finance function
• Take ownership of transition activities as one of the first key projects in scope supporting implementation of the new Finance operating model with particular focus on Specialised Finance services and effective coordination between sending and receiving teams
• Establish and maintain project governance including planning milestone tracking risk and issue management decision support and clear status reporting for senior stakeholders
• Lead cross-functional collaboration across all Finance functions to manage dependencies align priorities and support delivery of transformation objectives
• Support delivery of subsequent Finance projects and initiatives that enable implementation of the operating model and translate strategic priorities into structured execution
• Drive continuous improvement process optimisation and organisational effectiveness initiatives across Finance with emphasis on Specialised Finance controls compliance and reporting quality
• Support future transformation priorities including S/4HANA readiness process harmonisation and other Finance improvement programmes affecting Specialised Finance activities
• Drive change management communication and adoption planning to support business readiness continuity and sustainable implementation

Specific tasks

• Build and maintain project plans timelines milestones and delivery trackers to ensure Finance projects progress in line with agreed objectives
• Prepare status updates decision materials and governance documentation and escalate risks issues and dependencies in a timely manner
• Coordinate transition activities as one of the first key projects in scope including handover planning knowledge transfer readiness tracking cutover preparation and stabilisation support across Specialised Finance processes
• Facilitate alignment across Specialised Finance GBS and the wider Finance organisation through structured communication workshops and decision-making support
• Assess project impacts on statutory reporting technical accounting treasury tax internal controls and compliance activities to support continuity and effective implementation
• Manage cross-functional dependencies across the wider Finance transformation portfolio including operating model changes process harmonisation and S/4HANA-related readiness activities
• Support the identification shaping and delivery of additional Finance projects focused on optimisation continuous improvement and stronger organisational effectiveness
• Support change readiness and adoption by clarifying roles responsibilities governance and new ways of working across project phases

Educational background

• Higher Education in Finance
• Project management certifications or diplomas (PMP PRINCE2 Agile / Scrum
• Finance-related certifications ACCA / CIMA / CPA CMA / CFA

Relevant experience

• 10 years experience
• Experience in Finance transformation and project management shared service transitions or large-scale operating model changes ideally within Specialised Finance
• Proven experience managing Finance transitions between locations including service migration handover and stabilisation activities across technical accounting treasury tax controls reporting or corporate development processes
• Project management experience in Finance Operations GBS or corporate functions
• Hands-on experience supporting or managing SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA Finance transformation projects process design or deployment activities
• Experience in change management stakeholder engagement and communication within complex international environments including collaboration with control compliance treasury tax and senior finance stakeholders
• Experience driving continuous improvement initiatives with a strong mindset for process optimisation simplification and sustainable enhancement of Finance processes and ways of working
• Proven experience collaborating with external suppliers or managed service providers in Finance transformation transition or operating model environments
• Experience gained in a Big 4 professional services (Deloitte EY KPMG or PwC) or strong familiarity with advisory transformation methodologies or GBS/SSC delivery models would be an advantage

Specific requirements

• Strong understanding of Specialised Finance processes including accounting standards and policies GAAP/IFRS compliance consolidation treasury and cash management tax compliance and internal controls
• Ability to assess transition implications on statutory compliance control effectiveness reporting quality liquidity and funding processes tax governance and risk management
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate change impacts into clear messages for different stakeholder groups
• Excellent stakeholder management cross-location collaboration and alignment skills
• AI-savvy with practical ability to use available Microsoft 365 and Office tools in day-to-day work to enhance efficiency reporting collaboration and project execution
• Ability to work effectively across internal teams and external partners with clear focus on service interfaces governance and delivery accountability
• Structured and analytical mindset with hands-on execution capability sound judgement and willingness to travel regularly between locations and relevant stakeholders

What we offer
For Cracow based employees

• Private medical carewith dental care
• Edenred lunch card
• Flexible working hours (50% home 50% office)
• Life insurance
• MyBenefit and multisport program
• 2 additional holiday days benefits
• Events integrations for employees