R2R Senior Associate in Finance

At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where ,Health for all, Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice.

R2R Senior Associate in Finance 

Purpose:

As an in-house business consultant, working in cross-functional Team, you will play a critical role in supporting our divisions (Pharmaceuticals, Consumer Health and Crop Science) in the area of:

• Cost Accounting: Ensure precise recording and allocation of actual business expenses in line with our group reporting standards and data model.


• Production Accounting & Inventory Valuation: Monitor production costs and guarantee accurate inventory valuations.


• GL & Reporting: Month-end closing activities.

Your Tasks & Responsibilities: 

Cost accounting:

• Monitors data quality, identifying correction requirements and performing adjustments


• Supports assigned LEs closing process - review the closing results and follow up with divisions and functions


• Cooperates with business (Controlling, Sales & Marketing, Production)


• Coordinates and supports the annual budget process

Production Accounting & Inventory Valuation:

• Monitors and analyzes product unit cost at a material level and explain deviations


• Supports the annual process of developing product standard cost


• Supports business (Controlling, Production etc.) for clarification of changes needed for variances of production/process orders and purchase prices


• Supports analysis of the Income Statement in the area of responsibility

GL & Reporting:

• Month-end closing activities


• Reporting


• Posting of necessary adjustments


• Control & monitoring of data correctness incl. account reconciliations

Who You Are: 

• University degree in Business Administration, Finance and Accounting, Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, or equivalent.


• At least 2 years professional experience in Controlling, Product Costing, Financial Analysis, General Ledger, Asset Management etc.; experience from production company would be an advantage.


• Understanding of cost accounting/managerial accounting rules and their connection with other business processes.


• Understanding of accounting period-end closing.


• Analytical skills – ability to prepare basic financial information.


• Action-oriented way of working with an eye for details.


• Experience in partnering with Business stakeholders (presentation of data, discussion of complex business cases, supporting decision making).


• Ability to effectively collaborate in matrix organization.


• Support decision making within the scope of responsibility (legal entity, country, or country group).


• Experience with SAP (FI, CO), SAP HANA would be an asset.


• Fluent English, both spoken and written.


• Digital skills: Excel intermediate, entry knowledge of Power BI or relevant tools for analytics and visualization (view, filter and drill down reports and visuals).


• Knowledge of German or other European languages would be an asset.

We value individuals who:

• Focus on outcomes and strive for excellence.


• Embrace collaboration and accountability.


• Co-create innovative solutions with our customers.


• Take initiative, learn swiftly, and evolve continuously.

Location:

Poland : Pomorskie : Gdańsk  

Division:

Enabling Functions 

Reference Code:

860590