Interim Am Inventory

Global Blue is currently seeking a maternity leave replacement for the position of Inventory & Agents Manager for a period of 18 months. This full-time position is based in Vienna and will report to the Senior Accounting Manager.

At Global Blue Shared Service organization, we provide centralized finance and accounting services to the Group. As a company registered on the NYSE and operating in a dynamically growing industry, we prioritize SOX compliance and continuous improvement for our success.

The Inventory & Agents Manager will work closely with local finance managers and other SSC teams, actively participating in project work. The main responsibilities for this role include:
- Planning, organizing, and executing financial tasks and projects related to the Tax Free Shopping business specifications.- Training and developing the team.- Driving process improvements and fostering innovation.

We are looking for a highly capable individual to fulfill this role and contribute to our organization's success.

Responsabilities- Manage daily, monthly, and quarterly finance and accounting operations including GL inventory accounting, monthly closing, analytical reviews- Offer effective decision support in the accounting of Tax-Free Shopping business specifics and financial questions- Ensure SOX compliance: as a SOX control owner run timely and efficient internal controls, maintain process documentation, and support SOX audits- Work closely with external auditors and provide support regarding TFS business specifics, inventory accounting logic, country business specifications, business models- Manage team performance with KPIs and SLAs- Provide professional support to the team, as well as non-centralized entities both in standard and complex accounting questions- Build a positive learning environment, focus on talent development and long-term career path in Global Blue- Lead projects related to the internal finance systems and processes, system bugs and deficiencies, releases of new TFS products and their impact on accounting- Collaborate closely with IT and Payments departments on system issues affecting daily operations- Lead standardization and transformation projects

Skills and Competencies- Proven track record of managing finance teams- Extensive knowledge of accounting principles, practices- Hands-on management style- High-level communication skills- Precise, structured and success-oriented way of working- Customer focus- Strong analytical and technical skills- Experience with working in the projects- Able to think ahead in order to establish an efficient and appropriate course of action- Able to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of people

Qualifications and education requirements- Working experience in Finance in an international environment: 5-10 years- Leadership experience: minimum 2-3 years of leading finance teams- Degree in Business/Finance/Accounting or equivalent education- SOX experience is a must- Fluent English is a must, other language knowledge is an advantage- Lean management or Six Sigma training is an advantage