Accounting & Reporting Leader - Strategy & Controls

ACCA Careers; Kraków; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

HEINEKEN Kraków is seeking a senior finance leader to drive operational finance strategy across OpCos in scope. You will partner with stakeholders, lead the accounting team, and ensure IFRS compliance and robust internal controls.

The role requires strong governance, risk management, and cost optimization capabilities. The ideal candidate will bring 8–10 years in accounting/analysis, 5+ years in people leadership, and fluent English, with ACCA/CIMA or equivalent preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Finance or Accounting, with strong technical accounting skills.
• Accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) is recommended.
• Experience in financial accounting and analysis within a multinational context.

Responsibilities

• Implementing the functional strategic plan by setting operational strategy and team’s objectives.
• Partner with stakeholders in a collaborative governance model to improve experience.
• Assess and mitigate operational risk; act as escalation point to drive resolution.
• Drive end-to-end improvements, reduce cycle time, and lower cost of finance.
• Build internal controls mindset; embed controls in processes to mitigate deficiencies.
• Plan and monitor team budget; adjust headcount to business needs.
• Prepare financial reporting aligned with Global Policies and local law.
• Ensure Balance Sheet data comply with IFRS for all OpCos in scope.
• Collaborate with Group Reporting to standardise policies and practices.
• Coordinate external audits; review balance sheet write-offs and refunds.
• Oversee approvals of non-PO invoices and customer credit notes.
• Lead end-to-end process management, improvement, and talent development.

Skills

Financial accounting

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

IFRS knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Finance or Accounting

Accounting qualification (ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

HEINEKEN Kraków is seeking a senior finance leader to drive operational finance strategy across OpCos in scope. You will partner with stakeholders, lead the accounting team, and ensure IFRS compliance and robust internal controls.

The role requires strong governance, risk management, and cost optimization capabilities. The ideal candidate will bring 8–10 years in accounting/analysis, 5+ years in people leadership, and fluent English, with ACCA/CIMA or equivalent preferred.