Finance Project Lead (12 months fixed-term contract)
Function : Finance Location :
Lodz, PL
Work Arrangement : Hybrid
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Integrated Business Planning (IBP) Finance Project Lead will be an essential part of our dynamic Finance Team, reporting to the Global FP&A Director Capability & Projects.
This role focuses on leading Finance scope of Integrated Business Planning (IBP) program implementation in Wella company, management of key data and system architecture elements enabling IBP implementation and integration with other Wella systems (datalake / SAP / Oracle EPM) and providing support in the financial process redesign and optimization across Wella Corporate functions and commercial regions.
Important notice : this is 12 months temporary contract.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Project Management & Governance
- Define and lead the finance workstream within the IBP implementation, ensuring alignment with overall program goals.
- Serve as the primary liaison between Finance, Supply Chain, IT (internal and external), and project stakeholders.
- Manage end-to-end project delivery for the finance scope, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
- Develop and implement change management, including training, communication, and user support for finance teams.
- Lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for finance modules, ensuring solutions meet business requirements.
- Monitor data accuracy and system performance, resolving finance-related issues proactively.
Finance Process Design & Optimization
Collaborate with finance stakeholders to gather requirements, validate solutions, and drive adoption.Integrate core finance processes (e.g., forecasting, budgeting, financial planning & analysis) to align with Blue Yonder IBP capabilities.Integrate financial KPIs into the IBP framework to enable real-time performance monitoring and scenario planning.System Configuration & Integration
Translate finance business needs into system configurations and functional specifications.Support data mapping, cleansing, and validation to ensure financial data integrity.Oversee integration of Blue Yonder with Wella’s systems (Data Lake, SAP, Oracle EPM) for seamless financial reporting and data flow.Post-Go-Live Support & Continuous Improvement
Establish and manage post-implementation support for finance users.Drive continuous improvement by analyzing system performance and identifying enhancement opportunities.WHAT WE WANT YOU TO BRING ALONG
Experience in ERP or financial system implementations (e.g., Blue Yonder, SAP, Oracle EPM)Experience in finance transformation projects or financial planning & analysis (FP&A)Hands-on experience with Blue Yonder IBP modules is highly desirable.Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally, especially involving Finance, IT, and Supply Chain.Strong understanding of financial processes and systems integration.Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.Fluent EnglishProject management certification is a plusWHAT WE OFFER
At the heart of our company is a commitment to nurturing growth, health, and happiness. That’s why we offer :
A flexible hybrid work model with the bonus of shorter Fridays all year long.A birthday gift of a day off—spend it with those who matter most!A day off for every full year with us (up to five extra days) to celebrate your dedication.Quarterly and annual recognition program that comes with financial rewards.Comprehensive Luxmed medical coverage.Life insurance to keep you and your loved ones protected.A lunch card to fuel your productivity.A Multisport card to keep you active and healthy.Support for your commute (public transport).Exciting product gifts four times a year and opportunities to sample new products.Funding for team bonding and integration activities.Bonuses for life’s special moments (like marriage or the birth of a child) and for long-term service.