Senior R2R Analyst - General Ledger and Reporting

At Brenntag, we value collaboration, integrity, and innovation. In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a tangible impact on our financial processes and contribute to a culture that prioritizes efficiency and strong partnerships. 

We are looking for a Senior R2R Analyst – General Ledger & Reporting to join our team. In this role, you will take ownership of end‑to‑end Record to Report processes, ensuring high‑quality financial reporting, compliance with accounting standards, and continuous improvement of R2R activities. You will act as a key finance partner to stakeholders and point of expertise for R2R processes. You will play a key role in the transition and stabilization of Record‑to‑Report processes into our newly established SSC.

As the role is part of a transition environment, hands-on experience in transition or migration projects is considered a valuable asset.

Work location: Łódź, city center

Hybrid model: 3 days in the office

• Take ownership and oversee end‑to‑end R2R activities, including complex journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations

• Coordinate and drive monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes, ensuring timeline and quality adherence, resolve complex accounting issues

• Perform high‑level reviews of Balance Sheet and P&L accounts, including inventory accounting

• Prepare and review Balance Sheet Account Reconciliations, lead variance analysis and prepare clear explanations for stakeholders

• Manage and resolve intercompany transactions and balance confirmations with counterparties

• Prepare analytical reports and support financial reporting

• Maintain R2R master data and fixed asset accounting in SAP for assigned entities

• Oversee bank statement reconciliations and drive issue resolution

• Act as a key contact for internal and external audits, providing explanations and documentation

• Collaborate closely with local finance, SSC departments and other stakeholders as a subject‑matter expert

• Ensure full compliance with company policies, accounting standards (IFRS), and service level agreements

• Drive standardization, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives across R2R processes

• Active involvement in strategic projects

• Support process transitions and stabilization activities

• Ensure robust, up‑to‑date documentation of all R2R processes

• Support Junior Analysts and Analysts through daily cooperation and knowledge sharing

• Education degree in Finance, Accounting, or equivalent qualification

• Extensive experience in Record to Report / General Ledger accounting

• Strong background in Shared Service Centers, outsourcing, or complex international environments

• Experience in process transitions and system migrations would be an asset

• Deep understanding of accounting processes and IFRS

• Proficiency in SAP and MS Office tools

• Familiar with Blackline and Service Now – finance platform would be an asset

• Strong analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail

• Demonstrates confident communication and a business‑partner mindset

• Fluent verbal and written English

• High level of integrity and ability to operate effectively in an international, multicultural environment

• Strong team player with a solution‑oriented mindset

• Demonstrate flexibility and resilience in a dynamic, fast‑changing environment

• Work in an international environment within a market-leading company.    

• A real impact on business processes and shaping the growth strategy in Poland.

• A high degree of independence, with the freedom to take initiatives and make decisions.    

• Supportive and collaborative team culture

• Flexible working hours – start your day anytime between 7:00 and 10:00 AM CET 

• Hybrid work model – enjoy 2 days of remote work per week  

• Private healthcare (Medicover) plus group life insurance  

• MyBenefit cafeteria platform, including Multisport card access 

• Continuous development support – free language courses and access to an e-learning platform to grow your skills 

• Employee Assistance Program – confidential psychological support whenever you need it 

• Performance-based annual bonus, along with additional occasional rewards 

• Attractive pension program and eyeglasses refund 

Brenntag provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees of all backgrounds and identities to create a workplace where difference is valued because it forms a resilient and more innovative organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds.