StudentSpace, a student housing platform developed by Signal Capital Partners, Griffin Capital Partners, and Echo Investment is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Finance Manager who will play a pivotal role in driving financial strategy and supporting the transition of the Company from a market new‑entrant into an institutional market leader.

Following its launch in 2024, StudentSpace has successfully opened its first two assets in Kraków and has secured additional projects that are under construction, with a goal of building an operating portfolio of 5,000 purpose‑built, modern, energy‑efficient student beds across key academic cities in Poland over the next three years.

Position Summary

In response to the growing scale of the business, we are seeking an experienced Finance Manager who will be tasked with managing Company’s financial operations, continuing development of financial systems, and driving informed, strategic decisions.

Beyond core responsibilities such as financial reporting, internal controls, and forecasting activities, the Finance Manager will work cross‑functionally with teams across departments and investors, providing financial guidance and performance analysis.

This role requires critical thinking, analytical skills, and a deep understanding of corporate finance and accounting principles. Equally important is strong leadership and communication skills to collaborate across departments and with multiple stakeholders (i.e., investors, financing institutions).

Scope of duties – Finance Manager will be responsible for:

Reporting of financial results to the Investors

• Development of managerial and financial reporting frameworks
• Monitoring of financial performance vs the approved budget
• Preparation of development reports (illustrating capex spent versus approved budget)
• Supervision of the preparation of Financial Statements (standalone and consolidated, if applicable)
• Preparation of ad‑hoc analyses required by the Board

Liquidity management

• Current monitoring of the company’s cash position
• Preparation of VAT schedules and management of the VAT refund process
• Calculation of the company’s cash needs and active participation in the capital call process (i.e., request for funding from investors)

Active cooperation with stakeholders

• Serving as the primary point of contact for financial inquiries from investors
• Building a high‑performing finance team in line with the Company’s development, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Cooperation with the Group’s auditors
• Implementation of new systems (related to operational/financial reporting) and improvements to currently established solutions in cooperation with external service providers

Supervision of bookkeeping process

• Supervision and management of external accounting team (outsourced accounting activity)
• Ensuring accuracy of bookkeeping
• Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and standards

Preparation of the budget

• Preparation of input data for the financial model
• Active participation in forecasting (with support from Griffin’s investment team)
• Review and validation of the assumptions and the forecast
• Negotiation of credit facility agreements (with support from Griffin’s finance team)
• Collection of CPs prior to debt drawdown
• Overseeing due diligence process and valuation for debt financing
• Current reporting to financial institutions post‑drawdown

Supervision of the controlling process

• Management of the invoice acceptance and payment process especially in relation to development activity
• Preparation of new templates and improvement of tools used
• Identification of areas for cost optimization

Key KPIs for performance measurement

• On‑time delivery and accuracy of financial reports
• Internal control effectiveness
• Efficient liquidity management (i.e., no payment bottlenecks)
• Forecast accuracy (budget variance)
• Successful signing of debt facility agreements (bank financing) and subsequent debt drawdowns
• Cost‑saving initiatives and resulting cost reductions

Requirements

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (ACCA, CFA, or CPA qualification is a plus)
• 5+ years of experience in finance roles, including at least 2 years in a managerial/leadership position
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards (Polish GAAP, IFRS) and financial regulations
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and cash flow management
• Proven track record in supporting business growth, fundraising, or investment processes
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Fluent in Polish and English

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Finance and Sales