156 Interim GBS SSC Transition Manager Germany – Czech Republic

About Our Client:

Project Description:

• Lead the transition of finance and accounting from German Business Units into a newly created Shared Service Center in Prague, Czech Republic.
• Build, on-board, and train new team members in the Czech Republic to establish a capable and cohesive team.
• Ensure full compliance with all laws and regulations in both the sender and receiver countries.
• Communicate regularly with the business owners and CFO to provide updates and gather feedback.
• Prepare year-end statutory financial statements to ensure all financial activities are accurately reported.
• Communicate and align with auditors on financial closing to ensure transparency and accuracy.
• Hire and onboard a permanent successor for the overall management of the shared service center.

Interim Manager Required Skills:

• 10-15 years of experience in Global Business Services (GBS) and Shared Service Center (SSC) creation and transition management.
• Proven track record of successful transitions from Western Europe to Central and Eastern Europe.
• Finance or accouting background with solid undertanding of Profit and Loss Accounts and Balance Sheet
• Ability to work in a stress environment and meet tough deadlines.
• Deep understanding of Business Process Optimization to streamline operations.
• Experience with German and East European working styles to ensure smooth cultural integration.
• Fluent in English; knowledge of German is an advantage, but Czech is not necessary.

Key Requirements:

• SAP, Accounting, SSC, Outsourcing, BPO

Type of Assignment:

• Interim

Scope of Interim Assignment:

• Finance Transition Shared Service Center

Functional Area of the Interim Manager:

• Finance

Location:

• Prague, Czech Republic

Duration:

• 4-8 months

Start Date:

• asap