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Project Manager (Specialised Finance)
Danish Crown Group
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Source date: 10/15/2026
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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, we’re more than 23,000 colleagues. Danish Crown Global Business Services (GBS) in Krakow is a key part of Danish Crown’s 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 - we’re 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 Crown’s 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 care with 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