Financial Controller Poland (m/f/x)

ISG Personalmanagement GmbH; Województwo mazowieckie; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ISG Personalmanagement GmbH is seeking an experienced Finance Controller for Poland. The role acts as a Finance Business Partner on site, handling financial reporting, close processes, budgeting, and compliance with accounting standards.

The ideal candidate will bring a minimum of five years of finance experience, knowledge of Polish accounting standards and tax regulations, and the ability to partner with multiple departments across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field (Master's preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive finance experience, ideally with supervisory roles.
• Solid knowledge of Poland accounting standards, tax regulations, treasury.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for internal and external reporting.
• Maintain day-to-day management accounting and dashboards for daily management.
• Support budgeting and forecasting: establish budgets, updates, variance analysis, corrective actions.
• Manage cash flow, liquidity, working capital, invoicing, collections, and vendor payments.
• Oversee cost control and expense management to drive efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with local and international accounting standards (IFRS or GAAP) and tax laws.
• Create and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard assets and minimize risk.
• Collaborate with Managing Director and departments to provide financial insights for Poland.
• Lead or support audit and tax activities with auditors and advisors.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Leadership

Integrity

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Master's degree or professional qualification (CPA/ACCA/CMA)

Job description

Financial Controller Poland (m/f/x)

Our client is a European global player and provider of systems for the booming circular economy and has an excellent market position, particularly in Europe and the US. The solutions offered revolve around well-known solutions for the consumer and retail sector, which help to strengthen the circular economy and reduce the ecological footprint of consumers, companies, municipalities, and countries. Such systems are currently being introduced or further expanded in all European countries and will continue to be expanded in the coming years following a decision by all EU countries. The business foundation is therefore very secure.

We are looking for an experienced individual to fill a key position as FINANCE CONTROLLER (m/f/x) for the Polish Operations. This position acts as a Finance Business Partner on site, encompasses preparing accurate financial reports and managing day-to-day accounting, monthly closing, supporting budgeting and forecasting, controlling cash flow and costs, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal controls, acting as a financial partner to other departments, and overseeing audits.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare accurate and timely financial reports (monthly, quarterly, annual) for internal stakeholders and external reporting requirements.
• Maintain and manage day2day (management) accounting and dashboards for daily management.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes: establish annual budgets, periodic updates, variance analysis, and corrective action plans when needed.
• Manage cash flow, liquidity, working capital, ensure timely invoicing, collections, and vendor payments.
• Oversee cost control and expense management to drive efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with local and international accounting standards (IFRS or GAAP) and relevant tax laws.
• Create, implement and maintain strong internal control systems to safeguard assets and minimize risk.
• Collaborate with the Managing Director and with all relevant departments/headquarters to provide financial insights that drive business performance in Poland.
• Lead or support audit and tax activities, liaising with external auditors and finance advisors.

YOUR IDEAL KEY QUALIFICATIONS & ATTRIBUTES

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field; Master's or professional qualification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CMA, or equivalent) preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive finance experience, ideally with some in managerial or supervisory roles.
• Solid knowledge of accounting standards applicable in Poland, tax regulation, treasury.
• Hands-on experience in a multinational company or operating across countries/markets.

YOUR IDEAL SKILL SET

• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, able to translate data into strategic business and market insights.
• Excellent communication skills in Greek and English, both verbal and written.
• Leadership qualities: ability to influence, coach and develop others.
• High integrity, strong ethical standards.
• Service orientated mindset.
• Team player and relation builder.
• Ethical and respectful colleague.
• Organized and structured approach.
• Inspirational, open-minded person.