Group Controller with German

Swift Recruitment; Kraków; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Swift Recruitment is recruiting a Group Controller with German for an international technology and manufacturing company in Kraków. The role supports group-level reporting, planning and finance projects with colleagues in Germany.

Poland-based position requires ~5 years in financial controlling and strong IFRS knowledge, SAP experience and excellent Excel skills. Collaboration across global teams is essential.

Qualifications

• around 5 years of experience in Financial Controlling, Group Controlling, Corporate Controlling, FP&A or similar finance role.
• experience in financial planning, forecasting, reporting and financial analysis.
• practical knowledge of IFRS.
• experience with SAP; SAP BW and/or SAP S/4HANA will be an advantage.
• very good Excel / MS Office skills.
• German at minimum B2 level; C1 preferred.
• strong analytical and communication skills.
• hands-on approach and ability to work across multiple topics and projects.

Responsibilities

• preparation of internal and external financial and management reporting,
• support in financial planning and forecasting,
• financial analysis and preparation of models and ad hoc analyses,
• support in month-end and year-end closing processes,
• preparation of cross-company settlements,
• participation in finance projects for senior management,
• support in the implementation of IFRS 18,
• participation in the implementation and testing of Anaplan,
• cooperation with Group Controlling, Group Accounting, Global Finance and SSC Accounting,
• cooperation with international stakeholders and the team based in Germany.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Reporting

IFRS knowledge

Excel

German language (B2/C1)

Tools

SAP BW

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

About the client

For an international technology and manufacturing company developing its Shared Service Center in Kraków, I am recruiting a Group Controller with German.

The role is based in Poland but supports Group & Strategic Controlling activities for the international organization. The person will work closely with the controlling team and functional manager based in Germany, supporting Group-level reporting, planning, forecasting and finance projects.

Job responsibilities

• preparation of internal and external financial and management reporting,
• support in financial planning and forecasting,
• financial analysis and preparation of models and ad hoc analyses,
• support in month-end and year-end closing processes,
• preparation of cross-company settlements,
• participation in finance projects for senior management,
• support in the implementation of IFRS 18,
• participation in the implementation and testing of Anaplan,
• cooperation with Group Controlling, Group Accounting, Global Finance and SSC Accounting,
• cooperation with international stakeholders and the team based in Germany.

Key requirements

• around 5 years of experience in Financial Controlling, Group Controlling, Corporate Controlling, FP&A or a similar finance role,
• experience in financial planning, forecasting, reporting and financial analysis,
• practical knowledge of IFRS,
• experience with SAP; SAP BW and/or SAP S/4HANA will be an advantage,
• very good Excel / MS Office skills,
• German at minimum B2 level; C1 preferred,
• strong analytical and communication skills,
• hands-on approach and ability to work across multiple topics and projects.