Finance Business Partner - Financial Controller (m/f/d)

ZF Group; Częstochowa; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Monthly attendance bonus

Private medical care

Life insurance

MyBenefit platform

Job summary

ZF Group in Poland is seeking a Finance Business Partner - Financial Controller to drive financial planning, forecasting and performance analysis across the function. The role focuses on transparency and data-driven decision support in a collaborative environment.

You will lead the planning process, deliver monthly reviews, support strategic planning and coordinate with stakeholders, SAP BW and ZP1 governance, while leveraging Excel and PowerPoint.

Qualifications

• University degree in Economics, Finance, or Business Informatics.
• Around 5 years in controlling or financial roles in a complex org.
• Ability to work with large datasets, diligence, accuracy.
• Fluent English; strong communication across functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Operational Planning process across the domain.
• Prepare rolling forecasts and key financial/operational drivers.
• Deliver monthly performance reviews with variance analysis and commentary.
• Contribute to Strategic Planning with long-term financial scenarios.
• Ensure structural accuracy in reporting systems (e.g., FACT, SAP BW, ZP1).
• Oversee cost controlling and cost transparency initiatives.
• Partner with stakeholders to support strategic and operational decisions.
• Participate in projects with financial impact analysis.

Skills

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Commercial mindset

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Business Informatics

Tools

SAP

Excel

PowerPoint

PowerBI (optional)

Job description

We are looking for a skilled professional to drive financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis for one of the company functions. This role demands strong reporting capabilities, a sharp analytical approach, and the ability to work closely with stakeholders to support strategic and operational decisions. With a focus on financial transparency and process coordination, the position offers a chance to contribute meaningfully to the specific department financial direction while working in a collaborative and data-driven environment.

What you can look forward to as a Finance Business Partner - Financial Controller (m/f/d):

• Lead the Operational Planning process across the domain, coordinating inputs for cost, workforce, income and investments, and ensuring alignment with business targets;
• Prepare and maintain rolling forecasts, integrating key financial and operational drivers to support business steering;
• Deliver monthly performance reviews, including risk identification, variance analysis and commentary on key metrics in front of senior management;
• Contribute to the Strategic Planning cycle by preparing long-term financial scenarios;
• Ensure structural accuracy and data consistency in reporting systems (e.g., FACT, SAP BW, ZP1), acting as a key contact for system governance;
• Oversee cost controlling, cost allocation methodologies and cost transparency initiatives;
• Act as a trusted finance business partner, work closely with stakeholders to support strategic and operational decisions;
• Participation in projects (from reviewing projects feasibility through financial impact analysis and accounting treatment recommendations).

Your Profile as a Finance Business Partner - Financial Controller (m/f/d):

• University degree in Economics, Finance, Business Informatics (or in a related field);
• Approx. 5 years in a controlling or financial area within a complex organizational structure;
• Ability to work with large datasets, diligence and accuracy;
• Ability to interpret financial data, generate meaningful insights, and present findings in a clear and structured way to both financial and non-financial stakeholders;
• Ability to understand the broader business context and contribute to strategic discussions with a commercial mindset;
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage confidently across functions and levels;
• Experience with SAP, Excel and Power Point (Optional: Knowledge of PowerBI);
• Excellent communication skills, fluent in English - both written and spoken.

Why you should choose ZF in Poland?

• Become part of ZF Group - global technology company offering you international opportunities;
• Contract of employment with a flexible hybrid work model;
• Join collaborative team that values open communication, mutual support, and a positive working atmosphere;
• Go through complex onboarding process and welcome trainings sessions - you will not be alone to take off;
• Work in a diverse, international environment with various teams and stakeholders;
• Annual performance bonus and monthly attendance bonus;
• Private medical care through Luxmed (standard package fully covered) and life insurance under favorable corporate terms;
• MyBenefit platform for sport activities, wellness, travel, entertainment, and more.