Finance Manager

Alias-Executive; Gliwice; On-site; PLN 230,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Alias-Executive is assisting an Italian industrial group to appoint a Finance Manager in Gliwice, Poland. The role leads accounting and financial reporting for one operating entity within an international group, ensuring accuracy and compliance across IFRS and internal controls.

Reporting to senior leadership, you will oversee a local accounting team, coordinate group finance functions, and drive improvements while meeting strict deadlines and stakeholder expectations.

Qualifications

• Degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting or a related discipline.
• Consolidated experience as Chief Accountant, Senior Accountant or in comparable roles with end-to-end responsibility for the full accounting cycle.
• Experience in project- or contract-based businesses is advantageous.
• Sound command of accounting principles and tax regulations.
• Proven experience in preparing financial reporting under IFRS.
• Experience in coordinating and supervising small administrative and accounting teams.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general accounting and ensure accuracy of financial information per regulations and policies.
• Prepare financial statements under IFRS.
• Manage closing activities and statutory statements.
• Lead reporting, budgeting and forecasting for group companies.
• Coordinate with Finance functions of international group entities.
• Ensure internal control procedures, including SOX-type requirements.
• Manage relationships with banks, tax authorities, auditors, external advisors.
• Coordinate and develop local accounting team.
• Improve and standardize administrative and Finance processes.

Skills

IFRS reporting

SOX controls

Financial leadership

English (fluent)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics/Finance/Accounting

Job description

On behalf of a well-established Italian entrepreneurial group operating within an international industrial environment, we are seeking a Finance Manager to strengthen and lead the accounting and financial reporting function of one of its operating entities.

The Group operates through several companies and sites across international markets, serving primary industrial clients and managing projects and contracts of significant technical, organizational and financial complexity. The international dimension of the business, together with membership of a structured group, calls for a particularly solid oversight of administrative, accounting and financial processes, and for high standards of reporting, internal control and compliance.

Reporting to senior leadership and working in close coordination with the Group's Finance functions, the successful candidate will assume full ownership of the accounting cycle, guarantee the accuracy and reliability of financial information, and coordinate a dedicated local accounting team. The role combines genuine technical depth with a coordination mandate and meaningful exposure to the financial dynamics of an international industrial group.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the company's general accounting and safeguard the accuracy, completeness and reliability of financial information, in line with applicable regulations and Group accounting policies
• Prepare financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Manage periodic and year-end closing activities and support the preparation of statutory financial statements
• Lead reporting, budgeting and forecasting activities and contribute to the controlling of group companies
• Work in constant liaison with the Finance functions of other international group entities
• Ensure the application of internal control procedures, including SOX-type requirements
• Manage relationships with banks, tax authorities, auditors, external advisors and other institutions
• Coordinate, supervise and develop the local accounting team
• Contribute to the continuous improvement and standardization of administrative and Finance processes, in line with Group policies and international standards

Ideal Candidate

• Degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting or a related discipline
• Consolidated experience as Chief Accountant, Senior Accountant or in comparable roles, with end-to-end responsibility for the full accounting cycle
• Professional background gained within structured, internationally connected industrial organizations; experience in project- or contract-based businesses will be considered a distinct advantage
• Sound command of accounting principles and tax regulations
• Proven experience in preparing financial reporting under IFRS
• Familiarity with internal control processes; exposure to SOX-compliant environments is a strong plus
• Experience in coordinating and supervising small administrative and accounting teams
• Ability to operate effectively within an international, multicultural organization
• Strong orientation to deadlines and group standards, with the ability to interface with internal and external stakeholders at different organizational levels
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken

What the Company Offers

• A permanent, full-time position within a solid and internationally oriented industrial group
• Target gross remuneration up to approximately PLN 260,000 per annum, commensurate with experience and seniority
• A structured reward package, including seniority-linked components
• An employer-funded supplementary pension scheme
• A comprehensive welfare package, including family-oriented benefits and holiday allowances
• Group life insurance on preferential terms and fully employer-funded private healthcare
• Access to an employee loan facility
• Concrete opportunities for professional growth and career development within an international industrial context

Location

Gliwice (Katowice metropolitan area), Poland