FP&A Cluster Team Lead

FP&A Cluster Team Lead,  Poznań

Role overview

The Integrated Information Technology (IIT) FP&A Team plays a key role in planning and managing IT-related financials across Carlsberg Group companies. We focus on global cost planning for licenses, applications, and IT projects, and ensure accurate cost allocation in line with Carlsberg’s standards and guidelines. Our responsibilities include budget planning, cost analysis, asset management, and Intercompany Charge calculations. By delivering high-quality controlling services and providing strategic financial insights, we support decision-making processes and contribute to greater operational efficiency throughout the organization.

What you’ll be doing

• Ensure the delivery of the agreed scope and controlling processes within the Controlling in alignment with business objectives and Carlsberg standards
• Oversee day-to-day operations and ensure the timely and accurate execution of core FP&A tasks, including month-end close, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and true-up processes
• Take ownership of Intercompany Charge calculations and financial analysis, ensuring insights are actionable and support business performance
• Monitor and manage financials related to IT assets, including asset lifecycle, depreciation, and capitalization
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the team to increase efficiency, standardization, and service quality
• Allocate team resources effectively to meet performance targets and business priorities, ensuring a sustainable and balanced workload
• Foster a collaborative, “one team” culture within the FP&A team and across functions, promoting knowledge sharing and best practices
• Coach and mentor team members to develop competencies and support their professional growth; create a positive, engaging work environment
• Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders within the business and finance organization, ensuring strong alignment and proactive communication
• Represent the team during internal and external audits, ensuring full compliance with financial policies and controls
• Support and contribute to cross-functional projects and functional initiatives that improve the FP&A service offering
• Make and implement decisions with speed and accountability, ensuring quality and clarity in execution
• Ensure team alignment with strategic priorities, including risk management, compliance, and process ownership
• Participating in Month-end-Closing, Planning, and other key team deliveries

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who has:

• Proven analytical skills – able to work with large datasets, make sound decisions, and present findings effectively
• Solid communication skills – able to collaborate across all levels, including top management
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in FP&A, Controlling, Consulting, or Financial Analysis
• Minimum 1-2 years of leadership experience (people or process/team coordination)
• Solid understanding of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, cost allocation, and variance analysis
• Experience with SAP, HFM (or similar reporting tool), BI, Power Query (data processing) knowledge, or other data and analytics platform
• Proactive and results-oriented mindset – able to move ideas into action with speed and quality
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
• Foundational knowledge of IFRS, accounting principles, and internal controls
• Strategic thinker – able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• Stakeholder management skills with the ability to build trust and influence across functions
• Cultural awareness and the ability to work effectively in an international matrix organization
• Collaborative approach and strong "one team" mentality across functions and geographies
• Coaching and mentoring mindset – focused on team development and fostering an inclusive, high-performance culture

What you can expect

We’re asking for a lot, but you’ll be well-rewarded with:

• Flexible working hours
• Working in a hybrid mode (min. 2 days in the office per week)
• Private health care, accident insurance, and MyBenefit system at your disposal
• Annual bonus
• Holiday benefit “Wczasy pod Gruszą”
• Christmas gift & MyBenefit points
• Additional holiday for Birthday & job anniversary
• Internal trainings
• Periodical beer allowance & 0% beer available at the office
• Co-financed lunch
• Well-being platform
• Social events such as e.g. Thursday Bars in the office
• Employee Referral Program
• Bike parking space
• Modern ergonomic office space with a chillout zone
• Exciting growth and development opportunities within the organization
• Working in a passionate, international environment.

We read applications continuously and vacancies may be filled anytime. We look forward to receiving your application.

Carlsberg Group: Brewing for a better today and tomorrow

For us success has always been in the diverse mix of our people, our beers and our brands. At Carlsberg, we want to recruit and develop people with a global mindset, cultural understanding, and international experience to ensure that our organization stays agile, inclusive and prepared for future growth. Only by acknowledging and harvesting from different perspectives and experiences, will we gain competitive advantage and leverage the effect of diversity for business growth. Carlsberg aims to create equal access to opportunity regardless of social identity, and we encourage everyone to apply regardless of gender, nationality, race, religion or any other characteristics protected by law.