Senior Finance Accountant (Process Transformation)

Description

Senior Finance Accountant (Process Transformation)

Work location: Kraków (Hybrid)

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced accounting professional to join the Cash Management & Cash on Delivery (COD) organization within the FedEx Business (CBS).

This role combines strong accounting expertise with a continuous improvement mindset. The successful candidate will work closely with operational teams, particularly in Italy and Poland, supporting BAU delivery of Cash Management and COD processes while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, controls and overall process performance.

This role will go beyond day-to-day accounting activities and actively contribute to process analysis, process standardization and operational excellence initiatives. The individual will partner with operations teams, leadership, automation specialists, process improvement teams and outsourced service providers to support sustainable process enhancements and drive continuous improvement across the processes.

Given the close collaboration with local teams and stakeholders, fluency in Italian, Polish and English is required.

Role Responsibilities:

• Provide accounting expertise and operational support across Cash Management and COD processes.

• Work closely with teams in Italy and Poland to understand process challenges, identify root causes and support resolution of operational and accounting issues.

• Monitor process performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, controls and service quality.

• Drive and support process improvement initiatives, leveraging practical knowledge of accounting operations and process flows.

• Partner with automation, reporting and continuous improvement teams to identify opportunities for simplification, standardization and automation.

• Support implementation of process enhancements, system changes and operational improvements.

• Collaborate with outsourced service providers and operational teams to ensure effective process execution and continuous improvement.

• Analyze process performance, identify recurring issues and recommend sustainable solutions.

• Maintain and improve process documentation, controls and operational procedures.

• Share best practices and contribute to a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement.

• Act as a subject matter expert for assigned accounting and operational processes.

Experience & Competencies

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related field.

• Fluent English, Italian and Polish

• Strong accounting background with experience in areas such as Cash Management, Accounting Operations, Financial Reporting, Reconciliations or Financial Analysis.

• Good understanding of accounting principles, financial controls and operational finance processes.

• Experience as a formal or informal team leader would be an advantage.

• Proven experience driving process improvements, with the ability to demonstrate concrete examples of implemented changes and achieved benefits.

• Interest to learn about technology, automation and process optimization.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work effectively with operational teams, business stakeholders and outsourced service providers.

• Experience in a shared services, business services or multinational environment would be an advantage.

• Advanced MS Office skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

FedEx was built on a philosophy that puts people first, one we take seriously. We are an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce in which we provide growth opportunities for all

Our Company

FedEx is one of the world's largest express transportation companies and has consistently been selected as one of the top 10 World’s Most Admired Companies by "Fortune" magazine. Every day FedEx delivers for its customers with transportation and business solutions, serving more than 220 countries and territories around the globe. We can serve this global network due to our outstanding team of FedEx team members, who are tasked with making every FedEx experience outstanding.

Our Philosophy

The People-Service-Profit philosophy (P-S-P) describes the principles that govern every FedEx decision, policy or activity. FedEx takes care of our people; they, in turn, deliver the impeccable service demanded by our customers, who reward us with the profitability necessary to secure our future. The essential element in making the People-Service-Profit philosophy such a positive force for the company is where we close the circle, and return these profits back into the business, and invest back in our people. Our success in the industry is attributed to our people. Through our P-S-P philosophy, we have a work environment that encourages team members to be innovative in delivering the highest possible quality of service to our customers. We care for their well-being, and value their contributions to the company.

Our Culture

Our culture is important for many reasons, and we intentionally bring it to life through our behaviors, actions and activities in every part of the world. The FedEx culture and values have been a cornerstone of our success and growth since we began in the early 1970’s. While other companies can copy our systems, infrastructure and processes, our culture makes us unique and is often a differentiating factor as we compete and grow in today’s global marketplace.