Head of Shared Services – FP&A

24051

Poland
Hybrid
Mazowieckie
Warsaw

Korn Ferry is a global consulting firm that powers performance. We unlock the potential in your people and unleash transformation across your business - synchronizing strategy, operations, and talent to accelerate performance, fuel growth, and inspire a legacy of change. That’s why the world’s most forward-thinking companies across every major industry turn to us - for a shared commitment to lasting impact and the bold ambition to Be More Than.

 

Headquartered in Los Angeles, our over 9,000 colleagues globally serve clients in more than 50 countries.  We offer five core capabilities that span the full talent lifecycle:

  • Organizational Strategy
  • Assessment and Succession
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Leadership Development
  • Rewards and Benefits

As our client continue to expand their presence in EMEA, we are establishing a Warsaw-based finance center of excellence to strengthen our global finance operations and enhance control, transparency, and analytical insight across the firm.  

We are now expanding our Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) shared services capability in Warsaw — a key strategic hub supporting our global finance operations.

Role Overview
The Head of Shared Services – FP&A will lead the design, implementation, and ongoing management of our Warsaw-based FP&A shared services function.

This role will be pivotal in driving consistency, scalability, and analytical excellence across the firm’s financial planning and reporting processes.

Job location
Warsaw, Poland 
Hybrid model / onsite for 3-4 days per week

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Transformation
Establish and lead FP&A Shared Services Center in Warsaw, setting the strategic direction and operating model for global support across the firm.

Drive the standardization, automation, and continuous improvement of FP&A processes across regions and business lines.

Reviewing and optimizing expense allocation methodologies across  the organisation.

Serve as a trusted partner to the Global Head of FP&A and senior finance leadership, contributing to the firm’s financial strategy and operational planning.

Financial Planning & Analysis
Ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and transparency of consolidated financial data and performance metrics.
Implement FP&A tools, models, and dashboards to enable data-driven decision-making.
Partner with global finance teams to ensure alignment of local and corporate financial planning cycles.

Operational Excellence
Embed a culture of efficiency, accountability, and client focus across all FP&A shared services operations.
Identify and execute opportunities for automation (e.g. Tableau (Insight), Alteryx) and AI related enhancements.
Develop and implement governance frameworks and KPIs to monitor and enhance service.

People & Stakeholder Leadership
Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing FP&A team in Warsaw.
Attract and retain top finance talent, fostering professional growth and collaboration.
Manage relationships with senior stakeholders across finance, operations, and business leadership.

Skills & Experience Required
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline; MBA or professional certification (CIMA, ACCA, CPA) preferred.
10–15 years of progressive experience in FP&A, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role within a global organization.
Proven success in building or scaling a shared services or FP&A center of excellence.
Strong command of financial modeling, business performance analysis, and management reporting.
Experience leading process improvement, automation, and digital transformation initiatives.
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with a collaborative leadership style.
Fluent in English and Polish.

Internal Mobility at Korn Ferry

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Korn Ferry is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

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