Cluster Manager(Team Lead) Accounting (m/f/d)

Job ID: 40981  | Location: Lodz, Poland, hybrid work | Pay bands: 12 731 - 21 219 PLN gross

“Greater Chemistry – between People and Planet” – it is our Purpose which leads company’s Strategy:
      •  We are shaping the future with our customers. 
      •  We are accelerating innovation.
      •  We are leading the transition towards sustainability.
      •  We are building a culture of possibilities.
By joining us, you create an actual impact on sustainability, innovation, relations with the customers and development of your own career.

As a Cluster Manager (Team Lead), you will lead an Accounting Team, be responsible for delivering high-quality financial services across multiple entities. This role offers the opportunity to shape processes, drive improvements, and develop people in a collaborative, international enviroment while working closely with key stakeholders. The role requires to work with complex topics, make sense of data and react quickly to changes in accounting regulations. 

What will you be doing?

• Lead and manage an international accounting team across multiple countries and legal entities, ensuring professional service delivery within agreed timeframes and quality standards


• Ensure compliance and quality control – guarantee adherence to accounting policies, standards, regulatory requirements, and internal controls (ICOFR)


• Monitor and report performance metrics – track, measure, and report SLA/KPI achievements in the agreed manner, proactively addressing potential bottlenecks and backlogs


• Drive continuous improvement initiatives – lead and contribute to quality improvement projects, initiate process enhancements, and promote innovative solutions for service optimization


• Manage process documentation and standardization – maintain up-to-date operational procedures and ensure all operations adhere to the standardized process landscape


• Develop and motivate your team – conduct performance reviews, create development plans, organize training programs, promote Clariant Values, and actively participate in recruitment and retention efforts


• Handle escalations and partner relationships – respond to critical inquiries as first-level escalation, maintain strong collaborative relationships with internal and external partners, and ensure stakeholder satisfaction


• Plan capacity and ensure business continuity – organize team capacity planning, backup arrangements, knowledge transfer sessions, and proper work distribution to guarantee seamless operations


• Lead change and innovation – drive adoption of new processes, systems, and ways of working while building a Lean culture focused on problem-solving and continuous improvement

 
What are we looking for?

• Team management experience (min. 3 years) – fundamental for the manager role


• Leadership and communication skills – crucial for motivating and developing people


• Strong accounting knowledge (min. 5 years) – essential for ensuring quality and compliance


• Process and results orientation – guarantee of operational efficiency


• Change management capability – important in a dynamic GBS environment


• Analytical Thinking & Problem solving mindset - important for immediately solving all issues and ensuring smooth processes for next month end closures 


• Good communication skills - for coordination of process and agreements between GBS teams and Local finance units 


• Language skills: Fluent English (C1)


• University degree in Business Administration, Economics, Accounting or Controlling


• Accounting courses completion (SKWP, IFRS, ACCA) – as advantage

 
What’s in it for you?

• Compensation Structure Components: base salary determined individually based on experience, skills, and role alignment; performance related 8% yearly bonus.


• Benefits: internal and external trainings, language courses, sport card (Multisport), private health care (Medicover), additional life insurance, corrective eyeglasses refund, discount card for the restaurants.


• Relocation package adjusted to your current location.


• Working environment: hybrid work model at the Monopolis complex in Lodz (wheelchair accessible workplace).


• Social culture: integrational team events, broad range of initiatives provided by Social Team, possibility to participate in the charity activities.


• A rewarding challenge to develop your skills and career in a professional environment as part of an enthusiastic team dedicated to delivering top-class services.

Your Contact

Emilia Pietrzak-Kosiewicz

Talent Acquisition Partner

Telephone: +48 42 293 49 72 | mobile: +48 604262958| E-mail: [email protected]

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Clariant is a Swiss-based global specialty chemicals company, which is concentrated and developed in three business units: Care Chemicals, Catalysts and Adsorbents & Additives. Our purpose as a company is reflected in our tagline "Greater chemistry - between people and planet", which considers the principles of customer, innovation and people orientation, as well as a focus on creating solutions to foster sustainability in different industries by offering high-value and high-performance chemical specialties.

At Clariant, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion are essential to our success. We strive to cultivate a workplace where all employees feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued. Our diverse workforce allows us to tap into a wealth of perspectives, experiences, and capabilities that drive innovation. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for professional growth and advancement across all levels of the organization, based on objective criteria and regardless of gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, protected veteran status ,age, disability, sexual orientation or other aspects of diversity in accordance with the relevant governing laws. By bringing together talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints, we gain the agility to meet the evolving needs of our global customers and communities. Join our team to help advance our mission of fostering a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive.