Portfolio Operations Manager

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John Deere Bank S.A. is the European Headquarters for John Deere Financial and maintains branch offices in the UK, Spain, Germany, and Poland. The primary activity is providing financial services to customers and dealers who want to finance John Deere equipment. 

In our financial department, you can expect an international team with a global presence in a highly collaborating network using benchmark processes and systems (e.g., SAP ERP) to support the business objectives. Our teams are working in an innovative environment where new ideas (e.g., artificial intelligence) and continuous process improvements are appreciated and promoted. We provide the best solutions and opportunities for our employees with high engagement toward creative thinkers with outstanding financial expertise.

Our financial department is currently seeking candidates for the position of:

Portfolio Operations Manager 
Poznań, Poland

Your Responsibilities:

• Supervise and ensure the accurate and timely recording and reporting of Portfolio results. 
• Lead the preparation and analysis of the financial exhibits on a timely and accurate basis. 
• Maintain system of internal controls, participate to the annual internal control certification and coordinate the unit activities for external and internal audits.
• Support the annual budgeting and the quarterly forecasting process. 
• Manage the portfolio team (5 persons), including planning, training and developing.
• Lead process improvement and automation in the portfolio team.
• Provide business counseling to various stakeholders of John Deere in projects while integrating new activities/portfolios in accounting process.

Our Requirements:

• Degree in Accounting / Finance discipline or equivalent experience (University Degree 4 years or equivalent).
• 5-8 years of experience in Accounting, Finance and Audit. 
• Supervisory experience 1-3 Years, including work direction, coaching, performance management, review of work. 
• Knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP.
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines. 
• Proficiency in using standard desktop applications. 
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy. 
• Ability to work with a minimum level of supervision. 
• Good communication skills.
• Dynamic and flexible to quickly adapt to a changing environment. 
• Capacity to solve problems, identify options and propose a reasoned solution. 
• Strong team player. 
• Fluency in English is essential (both spoken and written). A second language as German, French would be a plus. 

What we offer:

• Labor contract with an attractive benefit package.
• Flexible working hours.
• Daily contact with a foreign language.
• Friendly international working environment.
• Possibility to work and develop within the company.

Please send an English version of your CV.

John Deere is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or status as a qualified individual with disability.