Finacial Controller

Poland and Middle-Eastern Europe; Polska; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Xebia is a global AI-first technology partner expanding its Finance team in the Wrocław office. The Financial Controller will own profitability, utilization, and margins for service lines, delivering clear analyses to leadership and shaping the reporting environment.

The role reports to the Head of Financial Controlling and sits at the heart of management reporting, budgeting, and cash flow forecasting, with opportunities to implement new tools and drive data quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in financial controlling, FP&A or similar.
• Experience with services/project controlling in IT/services.
• Fluency in English (B2+) and Polish.
• Strong Excel with BI/SQL experience.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly management reporting and inputs for reviews.
• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting with variance analysis.
• Participate in cash flow forecasting and working capital optimization.
• Build and improve reporting models and dashboards in Excel/BI tools.
• Partner with Accounting during month-end close for data accuracy.
• Report on KPIs and support new financial tools implementations.
• Design and roll out new financial reporting system and metrics.
• Produce ad hoc analyses for Head of Financial Controlling and leaders.
• Improve end-to-end controlling processes and data quality.
• Prepare cash flow forecasts and optimize working capital.

Skills

MS Excel

Power BI

Power Query

SQL

Analytical mindset

Financial analysis

English fluency

Polish fluency

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Tools

MS Excel

Power BI

SQL

Job description

Xebia is a global AI-first, digital transformation, and engineering partner.With over 25 years of experience and a team of 5,000 professionals across 16 countries, we help organizations design and build scalable products, platforms, and data-driven solutions.

We specialize in Artificial Intelligence, Data and Cloud, Intelligent Automation, and Digital Products, combining deep technical expertise with a strong focus on engineering excellence and a people-first culture.

In the CEE region, we’re a team of nearly 1,000 experts delivering modern applications, data platforms, and AI solutions for clients such as McLaren, Aviva, Deloitte, Spotify, Disney, ING, UPS, Tesco, Truecaller, AllSaints, Volotea, Schmitz Cargobull, Allegro, InPost, and many, many more. We work with leading technologies including AWS, Azure, GCP, Databricks, and Snowflake, and combine strong engineering culture with a consulting mindset and a continuous focus on growth and knowledge sharing.

The Role

We are growing our Finance team and looking for a Financial Controller to join our Wrocław office, reporting to the Head of Financial Controlling. This role sits at the heart of our management reporting, budgeting, and financial controlling processes - giving you visibility into how a fast-growing, global technology consulting business is run financially, and a direct line to leadership decisions.

You will own the numbers behind our service lines: project and engagement profitability, utilization, and margin - turning raw data into clear, decision-ready analyses for business leadership teams. You will also play a significant role in shaping the company’s evolving reporting environment.

You will be:

• supporting the monthly management reporting cycle, including preparation of financial inputs for business reviews with Group leadership,
• contributing to budgeting and forecasting processes, including variance analysis against budget and forecast,
• participating in cash flow forecasting and in initiatives to optimize working capital, including receivables, unbilled revenue, and payment terms,
• building, maintaining, and improving reporting models and dashboards in Excel and analytical/BI tools,
• partnering with the Accounting team during month-end close to ensure financial data is accurate and complete,
• tracking and reporting on KPIs used to steer the services business, and supporting the implementation of new financial tools and systems,
• participating in the design and rollout of a new financial reporting system, including defining and standardizing reporting metrics,
• contributing to the development of reporting to the region/Group, ensuring local data aligns with Group-level requirements and timelines,
• preparing ad hoc analyses and reports requested by the Head of Financial Controlling and senior management,
• shaping and improving controlling processes end-to-end, with the autonomy to develop and implement your own ideas and solutions that drive better data quality, efficiency, and reporting,
• preparing cash flow forecasts and optimizing working capital.

Your profile:

• 3+ years of experience in financial controlling, FP&A, or a similar analytical finance role,
• proven experience in services/project controlling - e.g., profitability, utilization, or margin analysis in a services, consulting, or IT environment,
• advanced proficiency in MS Excel (modeling, complex formulas, pivot tables) and hand-on experience with at least one of the analytical or BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Power Query, SQL),
• strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into clear, actionable insights,
• fluency in English (B2+ or higher); Polish fluency required,
• bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field,
• high attention to detail, ownership, and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines,
• excellent communication skills,
• ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks, with a proactive approach to identifying issues and proposing solutions,
• open to hybrid work, including regular presence at our Wrocław office (on Tuesdays and Thursdays).

Nice to have:

• experience with financial/ERP systems and knowledge of IFRS, including consolidation principles,
• experience working in an IT services, consulting, or other professional-services business,
• familiarity with VBA, Power Automate, or other tools that support reporting automation,
• experience with Transfer Pricing rules,
• experience with cash flow forecasting and working capital management.

Recruitment Process:

CV review – HR call – Interview I – Interview II – Decision