Engineering Manager - Finance Technology

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Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager based out of Warsaw to lead the build, deployment and production support of various parts of our financial applications ecosystem. This role will oversee a cross functional team responsible for managing key third-party SaaS platforms including Workday, Anaplan, and TM1, as well as our suite of custom-built financial applications. This manager will report to the Director of Finance and People Technology  in the US.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership: Provide direction and leadership for the Warsaw team, ensuring strong alignment with the US based management team and  delivering on the product vision and strategy in the Finance applications domain.

• Cross-Functional expertise: Lead a blended engineering team of software engineers and business systems analysts, to develop, implement and support finance technology solutions.

• Co-ownership: Partner closely with the US based teams to design, develop and enhance custom built financial applications.

• Team Development: Hire, mentor and guide an inclusive and diverse team of full stack engineers, Business Systems Analysts, SaaS integration engineers, and foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

• Communication: Effectively communicate complex ideas and influence decisions across a diverse range of stakeholders.

• Engineering excellence: Foster a strong accountability culture in the team and help them deliver their roadmap reliably and in a timely manner, adhering to best practices in software development.

• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including HR, Finance, Product and Engineering teams, to selflessly prioritize work, understand business requirements and design sound technical solutions.

About you: 

• Experience: Proven experience in building and managing high-performing teams, where individuals take ownership of their responsibilities and contribute to the team’s collective success.

• Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of Finance Platforms (ERP systems like Workday, Oracle, Netsuite or SAP), or Planning systems (Like Anaplan, TM1) or Enterprise Tax systems (like Avalara, Vertex or Thomson Reuters). A general understanding of full stack application development, financial system integrations and data flows is required. Knowledge of cloud infrastructure and deployment models (AWS, GCP) will be a bonus.

• Leadership Skills: Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire teams, to foster a culture of open and direct communications, with a track record of successful project delivery.

• Communication: Exceptional communication skills, capable of engaging with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex technical challenges, prioritize strategically, and pivot when required to stay aligned with business needs.

• Diversity & Inclusion: Commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment.

Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.