Senior Manager, Operational Finance
SimCorp
Unknown, województwo mazowieckie, Polska
Full-Time
Competitive
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WHAT MAKES US, US
Join some of the most innovative thinkers in FinTech as we lead the evolution of financial technology. If you are an innovative, curious, collaborative person who welcomes challenges and wants to grow, learn and pursue outcomes with our prestigious financial clients, say Hello to SimCorp
At its foundation, SimCorp is guided by our values — caring, customer success-driven, collaborative, curious, and courageous. Our people-centered organization focuses on skills development, relationship building, and client success. We take pride in cultivating an environment where all team members can grow, be heard, appreciated, and empowered
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WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT FOR US:
The Senior Manager, Operational Finance is a senior leadership role within the Operational Finance team, responsible for managing financial operations across number of Simcorp locations in EMEA and LATAM, leading process improvements, and ensuring robust compliance with financial regulations and company policies in close coordination with regional teams and collaboration with a Shared Services Center in the Philippines to deliver consistent, high‑quality outcomes at scale.
You will work across functions to connect financial operations with corporate strategy and broader business goals, guide senior-level decisions, and drive the adoption of innovative systems, automation, and AI‑enabled tools that increase efficiency, control, and data quality.
WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:
Oversee Financial Operations: Own and oversee financial operations across number of Simcorp locations in EMEA and LATAM, including AP, AR, end‑to‑end payroll, cash management, banking activities, and month‑end close. Ensure operations are robust, scalable, and audit‑ready, reflecting the complexity of multi‑entity, multi‑regulatory environments. Act as final escalation point for high‑risk or judgment‑heavy items impacting financial statements or compliance, while ensuring operational finance effectively supports business execution.
Financial Reporting & Control: Oversee preparation and quality of financial statements and management reports in line with IFRS/Local GAAP, internal controls, and regulatory requirements. Drive measurable improvements in balance sheet quality, reconciliations, documentation, and close discipline. Provide insightful analysis of financial performance, trends, risks, and opportunities that inform senior management decision‑making and business outcomes.
Audit, Statutory & Regulatory Leadership: Lead external audits, statutory reporting, and regulatory interactions across EMEA and LATAM. Own audit readiness and remediation, streamlining processes to reduce recurring audit issues and manual effort. Coordinate closely with Tax, Legal, Payroll, and external advisors across jurisdictions to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant outcomes.
People Leadership: Lead and develop regional Operational Finance team located in Warsaw, while partnering closely with the Philippines Shared Service Center. Build and empower an effective team by mentoring, training, and developing finance professionals within the operational finance function. Set direction, provide strategic input, inspire growth, and ensure the team’s capabilities and succession readiness evolve to meet future business needs.
Process Excellence, Automation & AI Adoption: Identify and drive process simplification, automation, and AI‑enabled improvements across transactional finance, reconciliations, and reporting. Collaborate with Finance Systems and IT teams on ERP enhancements (e.g., SAP, Workday). Lead efforts to streamline workflows, enhance control frameworks, reduce process inefficiencies, and mitigate key‑person dependencies within operational finance.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration & Strategic Contribution: Collaborate closely with Controlling, FP&A, Tax, Legal, Commercial Finance, and Enterprise Systems to ensure data consistency and alignment across finance processes. Act as an escalation point and influencer in complex cross‑functional interactions. Support financial planning activities and represent Operational Finance in initiatives with material financial, operational, or compliance implications. Prepare and present operational finance reporting and insights to senior stakeholders to support strategic decision‑making.
Financial Performance & Risk Management: Monitor and act on KPIs and financial metrics related to accuracy, timeliness, efficiency, compliance, and control effectiveness. Early identify and mitigate financial and operational risks through effective preventive and detective controls. Translate complex operational and financial data into clear, actionable recommendations for senior finance leadership.
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BENEFITS
Compensation ranges are being disclosed at the initial stage of candidate engagement.
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NEXT STEPS
Please send us your application in English via our career site as soon as possible, we process incoming applications continually. Please note that only applications sent through our system will be processed. At SimCorp, we recognize that bias can unintentionally occur in the recruitment process. To uphold fairness and equal opportunities for all applicants, we kindly ask you to exclude personal data such as photo, age, or any non-professional information from your application. Thank you for aiding us in our endeavor to mitigate biases in our recruitment process.
If you are interested in being a part of SimCorp but are not sure this role is suitable, submit your CV anyway. SimCorp is on an exciting growth journey, and our Talent Acquisition Team is ready to assist you discover the right role for you. The approximate time to consider your CV is three weeks.
We are eager to continually improve our talent acquisition process and make everyone’s experience positive and valuable. Therefore, during the process we will ask you to provide your feedback, which is highly appreciated.
WHO WE ARE
For over 50 years, we have worked closely with investment and asset managers to become the world’s leading provider of integrated investment management solutions. We are 4,000+ colleagues with a broad range of nationalities, educations, professional experiences, ages, and backgrounds.
SimCorp is an independent subsidiary of the Deutsche Börse Group. Following the recent merger with Axioma, we leverage the combined strength of our brands to provide an industry-leading, full, front-to-back offering for our clients.
SimCorp is an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, without regard to race, gender, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable law. We are committed to building a culture where diverse perspectives and expertise are integrated into our everyday work. We believe in the continual growth and development of our employees, so that we can provide best-in-class solutions to our clients.
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