Country Controller

OX2; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International team

Office in Warsaw

Market-based compensation package

Job summary

OX2 in Warsaw seeks a Country Controller Poland to act as the key business partner for Finance and Business Controlling, guiding the Poland project lifecycle from development to operations. You will own monthly closing, P&L and balance sheet analysis, and report to the Country Manager as part of the Country leadership team.

You will drive forecasting and budgeting, monitor KPIs, support M&A processes, and improve controlling tools and financial IT systems.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years' experience in controlling, FP&A or financial management.
• Minimum 5 years hands-on project and cost controlling experience in cross-functional teams.
• University degree in Finance, Accounting or related field.

Responsibilities

• Act as a Finance & Business Controlling Partner to the Country Manager.
• Own the financial management, monthly closing and management reporting for the Polish market. Conduct in-depth P&L and balance sheet analysis monthly.
• Drive forecasting and annual budgeting in collaboration with Group Business Control.
• Monitor and track key business drivers (KPIs), offering actionable insights to leadership.
• Lead project controlling across the lifecycle from development to operations, including budgets, governance, CAPEX and cashflow analyses.
• Support in M&A transaction processes and interface with project development to shape the renewable energy pipeline.
• Contribute to improving controlling tools and financial IT systems across countries.

Skills

FP&A experience

Project-driven

Energy/infrastructure

Education

University degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

IFS ERP

OneStream

Job description

At OX2, your work will make a lasting impact. We are committed to accelerating access to renewable energy, thereby powering the great shift toward a sustainable future. Join OX2 and be part of a team driving meaningful progress while advancing your career. Let's power the great shift together.

Country Controller Poland

As Country Controller, you are the Key Business Partner for Finance and Business Controlling to the Country Manager, driving the numbers-based decision-making process regarding the onshore wind, solar and BESS projects pipeline and portfolio onwards. You will be responsible for all financial related controlling activities across the full project lifecycle - from acquisition, development, realization and construction to operations focusing on Poland. You will lead cost, revenue and CAPEX controlling across the country's cost centers and ensure financial transparency, accuracy, and alignment with our strategic goals.

You'll report directly to our Portfolio Management & Planning function and work closely with the Country Manager, serving as a key member of the Country leadership team.

Key responsibilities:

• Act as a Finance & Business Controlling Partner to the Country Manager
• Own the financial management, monthly closing and management reporting for the Polish market. Conduct in-depth P&L and balance sheet analysis on a monthly basis, identifying and explaining deviations vs. budget and forecast and identify mitigations and improvements
• Drive forecasting and annual budgeting in collaboration with Group Business Control.
• Monitor and track key business drivers (KPIs), offering actionable insights to leadership.
• Lead project controlling across the lifecycle from development to operations, coordinating monthly reports, maintaining project budgets, project progress, governance, CAPEX and cashflow and delivering analyses of financial performance (P&L and cash flow).
• Support in M&A transaction processes, project planning and keep a close interface to project development to support shaping the pipeline of renewable energy projects.
• Actively contribute to the improvement of controlling tools, financial IT systems, and methodologies across countries through collaboration with peers.

Skills and Qualifications

• Proven 5- 7 years' experience in controlling, FP&A or financial management – preferably in a project-driven or energy/infrastructure business environment
• Minimum 5 years hands-on experience with project and cost controlling, having worked and demonstrated success in cross functional teams.

A university degree in a relevant field (Finance, Accounting, Business, Mathematics, Engineering, etc.)

• Strong analytical mindset and, detail-oriented way of working, paired with the proactivity to spot issues and improvements before being asked. Continuously improving the structure and processes for you and others.
• A team-player mentality, where you genuinely enjoy collaboration and communication within your team, connecting your initiatives with others across the team to create more impact.
• Excellent communication skills in both Polish and English is a must.
• Solid understanding of IFRS and local GAAP requirements.
• Proficiency in financial systems and tools (ERP, BI tools, Excel etc.) Experience with IFS, our ERP system, and / or OneStream, our consolidation and planning tool, is considered valuable but not a must.

What we can offer you

If you are not already convinced that this is the role for you, here are some more bullets as to why you should join our mission to accelerate access to renewable energy:

• A truly international company with collaboration across functions and geographies.
• A knowledgeable team of experts and an energetic, fun workplace located in Warsaw.
• A market-based compensation and benefits package.

About OX2

OX2 develops, constructs, sells, owns, and operates renewable energy solutions at scale. OX2's project development portfolio consists of in-house developed as well as acquired projects in onshore and offshore wind, solar, and energy storage, in various phases of development. OX2 operates across Europe and in Australia. The company has about 500 employees and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. OX2 is owned by EQT, one of the world's largest private equity investors. www.ox2.com