Financial Controller (w/m/x)

Avio Aero; Bielsko-Biała; Hybrid; PLN 170,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

Hybrid work model

Private medical care

Discretionary awards

Annual bonus

Job summary

Avio Aero is seeking a finance professional to manage technical accounting, tax compliance, and internal controls for two Polish entities, Avio Polska and Polonia Aero. The role focuses on IFRS reporting, regulatory filings, and harmonizing processes with corporate headquarters.

You will collaborate with auditors and internal teams, contribute to monthly and year-end closings, and support government grant initiatives. Fluency in Polish and English is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent.
• Public Certified Auditor/Accountant qualification (Biegły Rewident) or ACCA asset.
• Willing to travel for a short period.
• Fluent in Polish and English.
• EU Work Permit.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing accounting operations and collaborating with centralized service teams (AP, Cash, Fixed Assets, FX, TP).
• Ensuring timely statutory regulatory filings in compliance with Polish requirements.
• Overseeing tax settlements and liaising with tax authorities and advisors.
• Preparation of group reporting package under IFRS.
• Leading the Stat to GAP/IFRS reconciliation process.
• Cooperation with external and internal auditors.
• Participation in monthly, quarterly and year-end closing processes.
• Managing government grant processes.

Skills

Polish language

English language

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

ACCA or Biegły Rewident

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Description Summary

In this role you will be responsible for technical accounting and tax compliance, financial and operational internal controls, and process simplification to deliver accurate financial reporting and analysis for two Polish entities: Avio Polska and Polonia Aero. You will apply best practices, understand how your area integrates with other functions, and stay aware of market dynamics and what differentiates us from our competitors.

Job Description Summary

In this role you will be responsible for technical accounting and tax compliance, financial and operational internal controls, and process simplification to deliver accurate financial reporting and analysis for two Polish entities: Avio Polska and Polonia Aero. You will apply best practices, understand how your area integrates with other functions, and stay aware of market dynamics and what differentiates us from our competitors.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Overseeing accounting operations and maintaining effective collaboration with centralized service teams (AP, Cash, Fixed Assets, FX, and Transfer Pricing), including leading regular meetings and checkpoints.
• Ensuring that all statutory regulatory filings are completed timely and efficient manner and in compliance with Polish regulatory requirements.
• Overseeing tax settlements, liaising with tax authorities, and cooperating with tax advisors, while providing overall supervision of tax-related activities.
• Preparation of group reporting package under IFRS.
• Leading the Stat to GAP/IFRS reconciliation process.
• Cooperation with external and internal auditors.
• Participation in monthly, quarterly and year-end closing process.
• Participation in process of obtaining, managing and settling of government grant.
• Increasing a key focal role for Controllership, improving the operational efficiency and speeding up the technical harmonization and process alignment with Avio Aero parent Company and GE Aerospace HQ.
• Acting as a resource for colleagues with less experience.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent knowledge
• A qualification as a Public Certified Auditor/Accountant (Biegły Rewident) or ACCA certification would be an asset
• Willing to travel for a short period
• Fluent in Polish and English.
• EU Work Permit

Desired Characteristics

• Financial reporting experience in industrial multinational environment and/or big 4 audit firms.
• Deep knowledge of IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) and Polish accounting standards (PAS); US GAAP knowledge will be a plus.
• Strong knowledge of tax regulations, including transfer pricing rules.
• Experience in statutory financial statements and group reporting package preparation.
• Clear communication skill – ability to articulate problems and solutions at different levels.
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience of managing relationships in a complex matrix environment.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and demonstrated commitment to meeting deadlines.
• Advance computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite (excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.).
• ERP systems knowledge (SAP).

We offer

• Flexible work schedule and hybrid work model
• Co‑financing sport activities
• Private medical care
• Discretionary awards
• Jubilee awards
• Holiday bonus
• Christmas bonus
• Annual bonus
• Santa Claus vouchers for employees' children
• Subsidizing summer camps / winter camps / green schools for employees' children
• Cash rewards under the employee suggestion system
• Generali group insurance - the basic variant of life insurance and accident insurance fully financed by the employer with the option of insuring family members
• Active employee groups: Women's Network, Volunteers, Health Ahead, Sustainability Network, Disability Advocacy Network, Ambassadors

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No