Finance Controller

Your responsibilities

Role Overview

The Finance Controller will serve as a key strategic and operational partner to the Finance Director and broader business leadership in Poland. This role is responsible for providing financial stewardship, driving business performance, and ensuring robust internal controls and compliance. The Finance Controller will play a pivotal role in shaping financial strategy, supporting decision-making, and leading initiatives to improve profitability and EBITDA.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Leadership

-Partner with the Finance Director to develop and execute financial strategies aligned with business goals.

-Provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making and long-term planning.

-Lead initiatives to improve EBITDA and overall financial performance.

Operational Excellence

-Develop and manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes.

-Analyze financial results, identify variances, and recommend corrective actions.

-Ensure effective cash flow management and oversee day-to-day accounting operations.

Business Partnering

-Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Sales, Marketing, Operations) to evaluate business cases, pricing strategies, and promotional activities.

-Provide financial analysis to optimize SG&A spending and enhance profitability.

-Support the adoption and implementation of new reporting tools and systems.

-Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration.

Governance & Compliance

-Maintain a strong internal control environment and ensure compliance with corporate policies and regulatory requirements.

-Identify and mitigate financial risks proactively.

Our requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or Business Management (Master's or CPA/CIMA preferred).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in finance and business management, including collaboration with commercial functions.
• At least 3 years in financial planning and analysis roles.
• Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Strong understanding of P&L management and financial modeling.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred), Microsoft Office, and Power BI.
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to influence across all levels.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proactive, resourceful, and results-oriented.
• Strong leadership and team development capabilities.
• Fluent in Polish and English.