Finance controller

MKS Instruments, Inc.; Poznań; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Life insurance

Multisport card

Wellness programs

Mental health support

Weekly yoga sessions

Vacation allowance

Company events

Anniversary bonus

Referral program

Job summary

MKS Instruments, Inc. in Poland invites a Finance Controller to partner with the local Sales Team and SSC Poznań. You will oversee monthly closing, budgeting, forecasting, statutory reporting, and risk management, ensuring compliance with MKS/Atotech standards.

You will report to the Head of Finance – East Europe. You will deliver high quality reporting, perform variance analysis, support process standardization across SSC Poznań, and help drive working capital improvements while fostering a One

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Controlling, Accounting or Finance.
• 5 to 10 years of experience as a Financial Controller in an industrial company
• Fluency in Polish and English (written and spoken)
• Experience with SAP finance modules and MS Excel is mandatory
• HFM would be a strong asset
• Strong analytical mindset and ability to work independently and collaboratively

Responsibilities

• Partner with local Sales Team and SSC Poznań to provide financial insights.
• Deliver high-quality reporting and variance analysis (Actual vs. Budget vs. Forecast).
• Serve as first contact for SSC Poznań on accounting, treasury, AP/AR and ensure timely issue resolution.
• Support standardization of processes and policies across SSC Poznań.
• Coordinate annual statutory accounting and reporting with auditors and SSC.
• Oversee financial controlling activities for the Poznań Business Service Center.

Skills

Financial controlling

Business partnering

Financial analysis

Polish/English bilingual

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Controlling, Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

HFM

Job description

A Day in Your Life at MKS As a Finance Controller team member at Atotech brand of MKS PL, you will partner with the local Sales Team, the Shared Service Center in Poznań, and relevant Finance stakeholders in the region to ensure effective business partnering and execution of all Finance activities. You will oversee monthly closing, budgeting, forecasting, statutory reporting, and risk management, while ensuring compliance with MKS/Atotech standards. In this role, you will report to the Head of Finance – East Europe.

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Being a proactive Business Partner to the local Sales Team and respective stakeholders, providing relevant financial insights to support decision-making.
• Delivering high-quality reporting and analysis of business performance, including robust variance analysis (Actual vs. Budget vs. Forecast) and clear explanations of business drivers.
• Acting as the first point of contact for the Shared Service Centre (SSC) in Poznań regarding financial accounting, treasury, AP/AR, and ensuring timely resolution of issues in line with MKS/Atotech group accounting and reporting requirements.
• Supporting the implementation and roll‑out of standardized processes and accounting policies across SSC Poznań, fostering a “One Finance Team” culture.
• Coordinating on‑time delivery of annual statutory accounting and reporting requirements in liaison with SSC and external auditors.
• Overseeing financial controlling activities for the Business Service Center in Poznań.
• Collaborating with the Head of Finance – East EU Region & Europe Business Analyst to deliver on core Finance objectives, identify process optimization opportunities (with a strong focus on automation), and share best practices across regions.
• Supporting SSC AP/AR teams in invoice validation and approval.
• Responsible for liaison with SSC and external providers to ensure accurate and timely filing of tax deliverables (monthly, quarterly, annual) Coordinating statutory reporting deliverables to support the annual filing process with external providers.
• Implementing and maintaining risk management procedures, working closely with Group Internal Audit (SoX Team) and SSC to ensure compliance and zero deficiencies.
• Supporting credit management policies and driving effective Accounts Receivables management to improve Working Capital.
• Ensuring strict adherence to compliance and integrity standards, including MKS/Atotech’s Code of Conduct, Business Integrity Guide, and Ethical Commitment.
• Making Safety your #1 priority, embedding it in daily operations and ensuring compliance with MKS/Atotech regulations and standards.
• Performing ad‑hoc Finance duties as required.

Skills You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Controlling, Accounting or Finance
• 5 to 10 years of experience as a Financial Controller in an industrial company
• Fluency in Polish and English (written and spoken)
• Experience with SAP finance modules and MS Excel is mandatory
• HFM would be a strong asset
• Strong analytical mindset and ability to work independently and collaboratively

We Offer:

• Competitive Compensation. Enjoy a fair and transparent salary structure and an annual bonus. We will share all the details with you before the first interview.
• Flexibility & Work‑Life Balance. Benefit from a hybrid work setup (minimum 8 days per month in the office).
• Professional Growth & Development. Take your career to the next level with our Internal Training Center and online Language Courses in the office.
• Inclusive & Supportive Culture. Join a team that values diversity, collaboration, and open communication. We foster an environment where your ideas matter.
• Health & Well‑being. We care about your health! Access private health insurance, life insurance, Multisport Card contribution, wellness programs, mental health support, and weekly yoga sessions.
• Extra Perks & Benefits. Enjoy a yearly vacation allowance, Christmas shopping cards, team‑building activities, and annual company events.
• Workspace & Tools. Work in a brand‑new office equipped with everything you need: ergonomic workstations, modern tools, a Chillout Room with board games, and space to relax.
• Recognition & Rewards. Your efforts won’t go unnoticed. We offer an anniversary bonus and an outstanding referral program bonus.

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