Primient is a century old company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients made from plant-based, renewable sources. We deliver value through deep technical, commercial, and operational excellence that is backed by our long-standing corn wet milling heritage. Wherever we are in the process, from field to customer, our priorities are focused on ensuring we produce the safest, highest quality products through practices that uphold both our responsibility and commitments to the challenge and drive for excellence, our people and our planet. We are a privately held company with locations across the US, Mexico, Poland, and Brazil. We’re investing in our plants and people to unlock our potential in the industrial and food sectors. Guided by our values of Safety, Excellence, Integrity, and Growth, we’re focused on growing our business, our reputation, and the career of every teammate.
Currently we are looking for exceptional Head of Center of Excellence to join our team in Lodz, Poland.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Head of Center of Excellence, based in Łódź, Poland (the company’s global Finance Operations function >100 employees) is a dual role, ensuring efficient, scalable, and high-quality finance processes - including payables, receivables, general ledger, cash management and financial reporting – while serving as a global process owner to drive end-to-end efficiency and integration. By aligning operational goals with business strategy, implementing scalable systems, and building a high-performing team, the Head of Center of Excellence delivers both cost-effective support and value-added insights that enhance business performance through the shared service model.
Core responsibilities:
Lead Finance Operations: Oversee the Finance Operations function, to ensure efficient, accurate, and timely delivery of key processes including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, cash management, and financial reporting.
Drive Strategy and Performance: Set the direction for the Center of Excellence aligning its operations with global finance objectives while continuously improving service quality, cost-efficiency, value add and scalability.
Build and Develop High-Performing Teams: Hire, coach, mentor, and retain top finance talent. Foster a high-accountability culture by promoting top performers and addressing underperformance.
Implement Scalable Systems and Automation: Lead financial systems implementation and automation initiatives that deliver scalable, compliant, and efficient processes.
Model Finance Leadership. Act as a key finance leader and role model, fostering a high-performance culture within the team in Poland, with a focus on development, engagement, and delivering value-added contributions to the wider organization.
Ensure Compliance and Internal Controls: Embed strong control frameworks in all finance operations processes, mitigating risk and supporting regulatory and audit requirements.
Use Data to Drive Performance: Monitor and report on operational KPIs and performance metrics, to improve process effectiveness, support decision-making, and ensure accountability across teams.
Collaborate Across Functions: Partner with business units, corporate finance, and IT, to ensure financial operations are integrated with enterprise-wide processes and strategic initiatives.
Champion Operational Excellence and Innovation: Promote a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and proactive problem-solving within the Poland team and the broader finance team.
Requirements:
10+ years of experience in a managerial role in the areas of Finance/Accounting (required)
8+ years of experience in finance transformation and comprehensive knowledge of end-to-end finance processes (required)
Experience managing and developing global or cross-functional teams (preferred)
Experience leading the design, ownership, and continuous improvement of processes (preferred)
Understanding of core finance concepts including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, working capital, and cost control
Knowledge of GBS/SSC/BPO operating models
Familiarity with enterprise systems (e.g., ERP platforms) and how finance processes connect across functions
Knowledge of compliance and risk management practices
Awareness of organizational design and workforce planning principles
Understanding of workforce upskilling needs, especially in automation and analytics
Understanding of financial performance metrics and operational KPIs
Bonus / Hybrid work model / Private medical care with dental care / Mybenefit cafeteria / Lunch card / Working from Home Benefits / Development subsidies / Integration events / Team connect- clubs of interests / Free legal advice / Free parking in the city center
Primient is committed to a workplace that is all in – ensuring everyone has the opportunity to develop and shape a career that matters in an open culture which embraces equity, diversity and belonging. We challenge old ways of thinking; and encourage employee voices to be a guiding force for ongoing learning.
Primient supports a culture of inclusion that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe our differences make better decisions, drive excellence, and deliver better business results. Primient employees experience autonomy and accountability in their role. Here, employees control their destiny as there is opportunity for career growth and pathways outside the norm.
We are believers in the power of difference. We strive to represent the communities in which we operate and to provide an inclusive, welcoming environment for all. We want Primient to be a place where every employee feels they belong and knows they are seen, heard, valued and safe to speak up. Our aspiration is to unlock the full potential in diverse perspectives, while offering everyone an equal chance to grow,
Primient is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.
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