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Woodward · Sur site · Niepolomice, PL

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced Global Finance Shared Services Director to lead, modernize, and scale our global finance shared services operations. In this highly visible leadership role, you will drive the strategic consolidation of regional and decentralized finance activities into a single global shared services hub, creating a standardized, scalable, and high-performing operating model.

You will lead core transactional finance operations including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Billing, Credit, Cash Application, and selected transactional accounting activities. Working across regions and functions, you will drive global process alignment, operational excellence, digital transformation, and change management while building and developing a strong shared services organization.


What You Will Do

  • Design and execute the global strategy to migrate regional and decentralized finance operations into a centralized shared services hub.
  • Lead multi-regional migrations, service transitions, and knowledge transfer activities, ensuring smooth operational cutovers and business continuity.
  • Oversee end-to-end transactional finance operations, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Billing, Credit, Cash Application, and selected accounting activities.
  • Drive performance across Procure-to-Pay (P2P) and Order-to-Cash (O2C), supporting improvements in DSO, DPO, free cash flow, and operational efficiency.
  • Establish and monitor global KPIs and SLAs to ensure consistent and high-quality service delivery across regions and time zones.
  • Standardize global processes, policies, and ways of working across multi-entity, multi-currency, and multi-jurisdictional operations.
  • Lead digital transformation and process optimization, leveraging solutions such as OCR, automation, AI, and cash application tools to reduce manual work and improve efficiency.
  • Maintain a strong internal control environment, ensure SOX compliance and audit readiness, and partner with internal and external auditors to address findings and mitigate operational risks.
  • Lead global change management and stakeholder engagement to enable a successful transition to the centralized shared services model.
  • Recruit, build, mentor, and develop a high-performing shared services organization while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

What You Will Need

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
  • 7 to 10 years of progressive shared services and/or accounting experience, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role within a Shared Services environment.
  • Proven experience leading global shared services consolidations, regional-to-hub migrations, and large-scale organizational change across international entities.
  • Deep expertise in Procure-to-Pay (P2P) and Order-to-Cash (O2C) operations.
  • Experience managing and scaling multi-entity, multi-currency global finance operations.
  • Strong experience with process automation, operational transformation, and KPI/SLA management.
  • Strong knowledge of enterprise ERP systems, ideally SAP S/4HANA.
  • Strong understanding of internal controls, SOX compliance, and operational risk management.
  • Proven leadership and team development experience, including building and leading high-performing teams.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and lead complex transformation initiatives in a fast-paced, global environment.
  • Excellent communication skills in English and Polish, both written and spoken.
  • Ability to travel occasionally to company sites, plants, or project locations.

Would be an advantage:

  • CPA, CMA, MBA, or equivalent advanced qualification.
  • Experience within a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience implementing advanced finance automation solutions, including AI, OCR, or automated cash application technologies.

What You Will Gain

  • Private health insurance, life and accident insurance
  • MyBenefit/Multikafeteria package
  • Participation in the company performance bonus program
  • PPK payment account up to 4% of your compensation, depending on seniority
  • Semi-flexible working time
  • Employee Benefit Fund
  • Experienced team and professional development opportunities within a global organization
  • Opportunity to create world-changing technology
  • Relocation & educational support
  • Meal vouchers and free parking
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À propos de Woodward

Woodward is the global leader in the design, manufacturing, and service of energy conversion and control solutions for the aerospace and industrial equipment markets. Together with our customers, we are enabling the path to a cleaner, decarbonized world. Our innovative fluid, combustion, electrical, propulsion and motion control systems perform in some of the world’s harshest environments. At Woodward we have created a culture that appreciates and values the contributions of every member. We are a global team of curious, innovative problem-solvers who commit our knowledge, resources and technical expertise to the challenges associated with reducing emissions, enabling alternative energy sour

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