Financial Controller

About the role

You will own the end-to-end financial reporting and accounting cycle for the EMEA region, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance of all financial results. You will lead the development and implementation of financial controls and procedures to safeguard company assets and support robust governance. You will partner closely with the commercial and operations teams to analyze business performance, identify trends, and provide actionable insights for growth initiatives. You will drive the standardization of financial processes across markets to improve efficiency and scalability as the business expands. You will oversee tax compliance and liaison with external advisors to ensure all statutory obligations are met efficiently. You will manage relationships with key external stakeholders, including auditors and banking partners, to facilitate smooth audit cycles and financial operations. You will play a key role in budgeting and forecasting activities, translating business plans into financial models and variance analysis. You will mentor junior finance team members, fostering a culture of excellence, continuous learning, and high integrity in financial practices.

Key facts

What you'll do

Lead the month-end close process, coordinating with regional teams to ensure complete and accurate consolidation of financial results.

Develop and maintain robust financial models to support scenario planning, profitability analysis, and strategic decision-making for leadership.

Perform in-depth variance analysis against budgets and forecasts, highlighting key drivers and recommending corrective actions where necessary.

Implement and improve internal controls over financial reporting to mitigate risk and strengthen the reliability of financial data.

Prepare and present comprehensive financial reports and dashboards for executive management and board-level reviews.

Collaborate with tax advisors to ensure compliance with local and international tax regulations and optimize tax positions responsibly.

Own the management of relationships with external auditors, ensuring timely responses to queries and efficient execution of audit procedures.

Drive the automation of financial processes where possible, leveraging technology to increase efficiency and reduce manual errors.

Support the evaluation and execution of strategic initiatives, including M&A, fundraising, and major partnerships, by conducting thorough financial due diligence.

Champion the adoption of financial best practices across EMEA, ensuring alignment with group policies and regulatory requirements.

Monitor cash flow positions and work with finance leadership to optimize working capital and liquidity management.

Provide financial insights and recommendations to business unit leaders to guide pricing, investment, and resource allocation decisions.

Ensure adherence to financial policies and procedures, promoting a culture of compliance and ethical behavior across the organization.

Act as a key point of contact for finance stakeholders, communicating complex financial information in a clear and concise manner.

Requirements

You hold a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related quantitative field; a Master's degree or CPA/ACCA qualification is highly desirable.

You possess a minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in finance, with at least 3 years in a financial controller or senior accounting role.

You have demonstrable experience managing month-end close activities and preparing consolidated financial statements.

You are proficient in advanced Excel, including complex financial modeling, pivot tables, and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP functions.

You have a strong understanding of accounting principles, including revenue recognition, lease accounting, and consolidation processes.

You are experienced with ERP systems, ideally NetSuite, and have a quick ability to adapt to new financial software platforms.

You hold the right to work in Poland and are fluent in both English and Polish, enabling effective communication across all organizational levels.

You exhibit a high level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism when handling sensitive financial information.

You possess excellent problem-solving skills and a detail-oriented mindset, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Practical notes

The role is based in Warsaw, Poland, with the office located at Central Tower, Aleje Jerozolimskie 81, 02-001, Warszawa.

You will work in a hybrid model, required to be in the office four days per week with the flexibility to work remotely one day each week.

This is a full-time position that requires dedication and collaboration within a growing global team.