Head of External Reporting (Finance) - Warsaw, Poland (hybrid model)

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About Us: Korn Ferry is a global consulting firm that powers performance. We unlock the potential in your people and unleash transformation across your business – synchronizing strategy, operations, and talent to accelerate performance, fuel growth, and inspire a legacy of change. That’s why the world’s most forward‑thinking companies across every major industry turn to us – for a shared commitment to lasting impact and the bold ambition to Be More Than.

Headquartered in Los Angeles, our over 9,000 colleagues globally serve clients in more than 50 countries. We offer five core capabilities that span the full talent lifecycle:

• Organizational Strategy
• Assessment and Succession
• Talent Acquisition
• Leadership Development
• Rewards and Benefits

The Role

We are looking for a highly experienced Head of External Reporting to lead all external financial reporting activities for EMEA region, to join us on one of our exciting clients. Based in Poland, this individual will oversee the preparation, review, and submission of consolidated financial statements and approximately 30 solo entity financial statements and related disclosures, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will act as a key liaison between finance leadership, auditors and internal stakeholders, while driving process improvements and maintaining the highest standards of financial integrity and transparency.

Job location: Warsaw, Poland (hybrid model)

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage a team of approximately 10 legal entity controllers.
• Oversee the preparation of all UK and EMEA region entity statutory accounts.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of disclosures across multiple entities and jurisdictions.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, tax professionals and other stakeholders involved in the financial reporting process.
• Partner with senior finance leadership and the global controller to ensure alignment of accounting and reporting processes.
• Oversee the preparation of internal monthly Flash Reports and quarterly Board Packs.
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls around the financial reporting processes in compliance with the group’s SOX requirements.
• Monitor and assess changes in accounting standards and disclosure obligations; implement appropriate changes to reporting frameworks.
• Lead and mentor a team of reporting professionals based in Poland, driving best practices, collaboration, and high performance.
• Contribute to finance transformation initiatives, including automation, system enhancements, and process efficiencies.
• Act as the local Head of Finance for Poland, interacting with local tax authorities and relevant vendors.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership presence and ability to inspire confidence with senior stakeholders.
• Collaborative and team‑oriented, with a global mindset.
• Proactive, adaptable, and solution‑driven, able to thrive in a dynamic environment.
• Integrity and a strong commitment to accuracy, transparency, and compliance.

Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified accountant (CPA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent) with a minimum of 5 years post‑qualification experience in financial reporting.
• Extensive knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS, with proven experience preparing consolidated financial statements for complex, multinational organisations.
• Previous experience of US GAAP will be an advantage.
• A track record in managing external reporting in a financial services or brokerage environment will be beneficial.
• Previous experience in managing auditors and senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, with the ability to develop, mentor, and lead high‑performing teams.
• Strong technical accounting expertise combined with practical business acumen.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills (verbal and written), with the ability to influence at senior levels.
• Highly organised, detail‑oriented, and capable of managing competing priorities under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in financial systems (Oracle Financials, or similar as well as related reporting and extraction tools) and strong Excel skills.
• Fluency in English and Polish.

Korn Ferry is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.