We are the METRO Global Solution Center! Our motto, "We make it count," reflects our belief that accounting is more than just numbers - it's about creating impactful solutions, driving meaningful change, and always counting for more. As a proud member of the METRO/MAKRO family, a leading international wholesaler with over 93,000 employees across 30+ countries, we are committed to excellence and innovation. Our inclusive and diverse community promotes collaboration, personal development, and dedication to achieving our goals together.
We're looking for a Transition Project Leader who thrives on navigating complexity and delivering results. In this role, you'll take charge of high-impact projects that transition finance processes from local units to a global shared services center. If you're passionate about leading change, managing stakeholder relationships and driving transformations that make a real impact, we want to hear from you.
Join Us as a Transition Project Leader in Finance Transformation PMO. Drive transition. Shape finance. Power business.
Job DescriptionGeneral duties:
- Acting leading role in medium to complex centralization projects within GA and AR accounting areas
- Managing transition projects in terms of scope, cost, timelines, resources, risk, change and communication
- Planning, coordinating, and providing deliverables within each project phase
- Maintaining and updating project documentation and reporting to both, the client and internal management team
- Engaging main project stakeholders
- Assessment and documentation of processes potential for migration, incl. people impact assessment
- Creation migration models proposals and documentation of solutions
- Identifying potential risks and control areas in processes which are subject of migration
- Co-ordination of migration team during knowledge transfer
- Ensuring compliance of migration project with all internal policies and organization plans
- Continuous cooperation with project group (direct and remote)
Our requirements:
- University degree (in the field of finance, accounting or economics)
- SSC/BPO previous working experience (min. 3-5 years), preferably in area of process and project management
- Experience in coordinating migration projects - at least one year
- Fluent knowledge of English (additional European language is an advantage)
- Fluent knowledge of MS Excel (Power point, Excel, Visio)
- Highly developed interpersonal skills, especially in the fields of presentation and interpersonal communication
- Good organizational skills, ability to work under time pressure
- Problem solving oriented attitude
- Attention to details and quality
- Ability to cooperate both with internal and external clients
- Readiness for business trips (a few a year)
- Team player attitude
We provide:
- Stable employment in an international corporation, which is constantly growing
- Chance to expand knowledge and experience in various areas
- Private medical care and group insurance, also for family members
- Cash benefits as part of the Social Benefits Fund, i.e., Christmas allowance
- A monthly salary supplement for knowing an additional language
- Co-financed sports card
- Team and company integrations after hours
- Hybrid or remote work
Skills Required
- University degree in finance, accounting or economics
- SSC/BPO experience of min. 3-5 years
- At least one year coordinating migration projects
- Fluent knowledge of English
- Fluent knowledge of MS Excel, PowerPoint, Visio
- Highly developed interpersonal skills
- Good organizational skills
- Attention to details and quality
- Ability to cooperate with clients
- Readiness for business trips
What We Do
METRO AG is a leading international wholesale and retail group offering food and non-food products under brands like METRO and MAKRO. It serves hotels, restaurants, caterers, and grocery stores, and develops digital solutions for its wholesale business.
