Financial Controlling Specialist

CloudFerro; Warszawa; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Training opportunities

Hybrid work model

Job summary

CloudFerro invites an experienced Financial Controller to join our Warsaw team. You will manage monthly close, analyze cash flow, and drive improvements in controlling processes within a dynamic IT environment serving European space sector projects.

You will work closely with accounting, finance, and business stakeholders, using Power BI and Excel to build models, report performance, and support strategic decision-making in a hybrid setup.

Qualifications

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, or Data Analytics.
• At least 6 years of experience in financial controlling or reporting.
• Strong knowledge of P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statements and reconciliations.
• Advanced MS Excel skills.
• Experience with controlling and BI tools for planning and data analysis, especially Power BI.
• Very good English (B2/C1).
• Hybrid work model with three days per week in Warsaw office.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and verify recurring financial reports (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).
• Update and develop procedures and policies in finance and controlling.
• Develop financial modelling processes including liquidity and risk management.
• Analyze variances against budgets and forecasts; advise Management Board.
• Participate in budgeting and financial forecasting processes.
• Support audits and prepare documentation for external auditors.
• Collaborate with internal accounting team and business stakeholders.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

Variance analysis

Stakeholder communication

MS Excel advanced

Power BI

Optima ERP

Webcon BPS

Education

University degree in Finance/Accounting or related field

Tools

Power BI

Optima ERP

Webcon BPS

Excel

Job description

Are you looking for a place where your work truly matters? At CloudFerro, we build technologies used daily by Europe’s leading science and space institutions - including ESA, EUMETSAT, ECMWF, Mercator Ocean International, DLR, and EGI. Working close to the Earth Observation sector, you can directly support analyses and deepen the understanding of our planet. If you are passionate about modern technologies, large-scale data, and an environment where you can grow your skills and make an impact - this is the place for you.

• Supporting the preparation and verification of recurring financial reports, including the Profit & Loss Statement (P&L), Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement, and Working Capital analyses.
• Updating and developing procedures and policies within the finance and controlling area (including month-end closing processes, reporting, document workflows, and internal controls).
• Developing financial modelling processes, including liquidity management, financial risk management, and financing cost optimization (building models in Excel and Power BI).
• Analyzing and explaining variances against budgets and forecasts, while preparing recommendations for the Management Board.
• Participating in budgeting and financial forecasting processes.
• Building unit cost analyses and project profitability assessments.
• Reconciling data between accounting and management reporting, ensuring consistency and quality of financial data, including working within the Webcon BPS system.
• Assessing financial aspects of contracts, including their impact on the Company's financial results and liquidity.
• Participating in financial audits and preparing documentation for external auditors.
• Taking a proactive and analytical approach to reviewing financial processes, identifying opportunities for optimization and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.
• Contributing to projects aimed at improving financial performance and overall organizational efficiency.
• Collaborating closely with the internal accounting team and business stakeholders across the Company.
• Preparing data, presentations, and analyses to support organizational decision-making.

• Hold a university degree in a relevant field (preferred: Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, or Data Analytics).
• Have at least 6 years of experience in a similar role, financial controlling, or financial reporting.
• Possess strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial statement structures (P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement), with the ability to reconcile them effectively.
• Have experience with working capital and cash flow analysis.
• Demonstrate advanced proficiency in MS Excel.
• Have strong experience using controlling and business intelligence tools for planning and data analysis, particularly Power BI.
• Have a very good command of English (B2/C1 level).
• Are self-driven, detail-oriented, and reliable in task execution.
• Can effectively collaborate with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Are open to working in a hybrid model, with a minimum of three days per week from our Warsaw office.

Nice to have:

• Knowledge of IFRS and experience working with reporting under different accounting standards.
• Familiarity with Optima ERP and Webcon BPS.
• Experience in designing or improving financial procedures and period-end closing processes.
• Experience working with external auditors or within an audit firm.
• Experience in management reporting within a rapidly growing organization.

What we offer:

• A chance to join a dynamic and friendly team working in an innovative IT environment and contributing to projects connected with the European space sector.
• Exposure to international projects, mainly in the space and Earth Observation ecosystem.
• Plenty of opportunities to learn, develop new skills and take part in training.
• A supportive and informal working environment.
• The opportunity to contribute to improving financial tools and processes as you grow into the role.
• Competitive compensation and a benefits package.