Finance Business Partner

With over 300 employees, the EMEA Finance Centre in Krakow provides financial services for Aon entities in multiple countries. In this role of Finance Business Partner you will be key partner for  Stakeholders in other Aon locations to report and analyse key metrics including revenue, cost and premium. Success in the role will allow you build an understanding and expertise to support and drive initiatives concerning financial support and control, the production, interpretation and distribution of management information, assisting business unit budgeting and forecasting cycles, as well as influencing financial performance. As most of the stakeholders are based abroad you must be ready to work remotely and be good at managing remote relationships

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of complex accounting experience
• Knowledge of financial technical accounting
• Fluency in English
• Knowledge of Microsoft tools Word (good) and Excel (very good) in addition to exposure to at least one accounting software package
• ACCA/ACA/CIMA or equivalent accountancy qualification will be a plus
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• An ability to continually seek to improve
• A natural thirst for development of yourself and your team members
• Strong ethos and spotless record

Key Accountabilities:

• Taking responsibility for the accounting (full financial statements) and reporting actively to various stakeholders: Client: Auditors, Bank, Shareholders and Board members, Tax authorities, EMEA Finance leadership
• Leading the accounting function, as well as supporting the Financial Controller.
• Reviewing management accounts, trial balances and financial statements,
• Attending board meetings in order to present accounting to the Board.
• Partner with the EMEA Finance leadership and other teams to deliver analysis and insights to influence the business and drive financial performance
• Work with the EMEA Finance leadership on the month end close and reporting process as well as budgeting and forecasting cycles and ensure that it meets the needs of the local country, regional and global stakeholders
• Be responsible for forecasting, planning and business analysis for the business unit or area of responsibility
• Supporting the annual budgeting process, including the design of templates and the critical review of planning assumptions
• Supporting the month-end closing activities including monitoring of accruals, invoice payments, prepayments, re-classes and balance sheet reconciliations
• Review and manage internal cost allocations

We offer 

• A promising career path and individual development plan
• A large number of career opportunities in different business areas
• Cooperation with young, energetic and craving for knowledge colleagues
• The opportunity to build strong and meaningful relationships with clients and influence their business
• The best medical cover on the market with free dental care
• Generous and competitive benefits package (multisport cards, insurance, vouchers – find out what else is waiting for you!)
• Offices in close proximity to Krakow’s city centre
• The chance to participate in social events and charity actions