Finance Controlling Specialist

ACCA Careers; Poznań; Hybrid; PLN 119,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Life insurance

Private medical package

Sports cards (Multisport)

Pension plan

Job summary

GSK is seeking a Finance Controlling Specialist to join the Close & Control Team, supporting a commercial market. The role offers exposure to international operations within a leading global pharma company and requires strong accounting fundamentals and English proficiency.

The position is hybrid and based in Poland, with responsibilities spanning month-end close, journal reviews, and collaboration with regional finance teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 3 years’ combined experience in accounting, audit, or financial controlling.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting principles.
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a data-driven environment.
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken) at a professional business level.
• Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders across different geographies.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and learning.

Responsibilities

• Executing financial controlling activities for the assigned commercial entity, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with IFRS and SOX requirements.
• Leading the period-end close process, including analytical reviews and preparation of reporting packages.
• Presenting and discussing full entity results with the local Finance Director monthly.
• Performing analysis of accounts, preparation and review of journals, and execution of internal control procedures.
• Collaborating with colleagues across Finance, including Planning & Forecasting Analysts, Regional Controllers, and the GSK Operations Centre.
• Reviewing high-risk account reconciliations, monitoring balance sheet health, addressing risks, and resolving open items.
• Supporting local statutory reporting and tax compliance in partnership with external providers, ensuring accuracy and timely submissions.
• Assisting with audit activities and group consolidation processes by reviewing financial data and resolving related queries.

Skills

Business Acumen

Data Analytics

Financial Controlling

Financial Management Reporting

Stakeholder Management

Cyber Risks

Digital Fluency

Driving Continuous Improvement

Education

Degree in Finance/Accounting

Job description

Description

GSK is seeking a highly qualified Finance Controlling Specialist to join our Close & Control Team, supporting commercial market. This role provides an opportunity to contribute to the financial integrity of one of our key European entities while gaining exposure to international operations within a leading global pharma company.

Description

GSK is seeking a highly qualified Finance Controlling Specialist to join our Close & Control Team, supporting commercial market. This role provides an opportunity to contribute to the financial integrity of one of our key European entities while gaining exposure to international operations within a leading global pharma company.

Key Responsibilities

• Executing financial controlling activities for the assigned commercial entity, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with IFRS and SOX requirements.
• Leading the period-end close process, including analytical reviews and preparation of reporting packages.
• Presenting and discussing full entity results with the local Finance Director monthly.
• Performing analysis of accounts, preparation and review of journals, and execution of internal control procedures.
• Collaborating with colleagues across Finance, including Planning & Forecasting Analysts, Regional Controllers, and the GSK Operations Centre.
• Reviewing high-risk account reconciliations, monitoring balance sheet health, addressing risks, and resolving open items.
• Supporting local statutory reporting and tax compliance in partnership with external providers, ensuring accuracy and timely submissions.
• Assisting with audit activities and group consolidation processes by reviewing financial data and resolving related queries.

Qualifications And Experience

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 3 years’ combined experience in accounting, audit, or financial controlling.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting principles.
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a data-driven environment.
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken) at a professional business level.
• Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders across different geographies.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and learning.

Working Model

This role is hybrid. You will be expected to work from our Poland office regularly and be available for in-person collaboration.

Why GSK?

• Career at one of the leading global healthcare companies.
• Contract of employment.
• Attractive reward package (annual bonus & awards for outstanding performance, recognition awards for additional achievements and engagement, holiday benefit).
• Life insurance and pension plan.
• Private medical package with additional preventive healthcare services for employees and their eligible.
• Sports cards (Multisport).
• Possibilities of development within the role and company’s structure.
• Personalized learning approach (mentoring, online training’ platforms: Pluralsight, Business Skills, Harvard Manage Mentor, Skillsoft and external training).
• Extensive support of work life balance (flexible working solutions, short Fridays option, health & well-being activities).
• Supportive community and integration events.
• Modern office with creative rooms, fresh fruits everyday.
• Free car and bike parking, locker rooms and showers.

Skills

Business Acumen, Cyber Risks, Data Analytics, Digital Fluency, Driving Continuous Improvement, Financial Controlling, Financial Management Reporting, Stakeholder Management

Polish Salary Range / Polski przedział wynagrodzenia: PLN 118,500 to PLN 197,500

The annual gross base salary range for new hires in this position is listed above for each applicable location. These ranges take into account a number of factors including the candidate’s skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. In addition, this position may offer an annual bonus and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program which is dependent on the level of the role.

More detailed information on the total benefits package will be supplied during the recruitment process.

This role is available for applicants from multiple locations, and therefore salary ranges for certain locations are also shown. Salary ranges for other locations are shown because some markets have pay transparency laws that require salary information on job postings, and those locations are potential job sites for this role. If salary ranges are not displayed in the job posting for a specific location or country, the relevant compensation will be discussed during the recruitment process. Please note salaries vary by country based on the candidate’s skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. Offers are typically made within the advertised range based on the candidate’s skills, experience and qualifications, with the upper end generally reserved for highly experienced candidates or other exceptional circumstances aligned with these criteria.