Private Equity-Backed Manufacturing Finance Controller

SMITHSTOWN POLSKA SPÓŁKA Z OGRANICZONĄ ODPOWIEDZIALNOŚCIĄ; Rzeszów; On-site; PLN 240,000 - 340,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Flexible working time

Parking space for employees

Holiday funds

Extra social benefits

Integrations events

Coffee / tea

Job summary

SMITHSTOWN POLSKA SPÓŁKA Z OGRANICZONĄ ODPOWIEDZIALNOŚCIĄ seeks a Financial Controller to oversee the plant's financial strategy, reporting, and controls in Rzeszów. You will work with the Managing Director and Finance Manager to ensure accurate statutory and group reporting.

The role requires solid manufacturing finance experience, US GAAP/IFRS knowledge, and fluency in Polish and English. Onsite with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Professional qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or equivalent) required.
• 8+ years of progressive finance experience.
• Strong background in manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Fluent Polish and professional working proficiency in English.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge (US GAAP, IFRS, consolidation).
• Deep understanding of manufacturing cost structures and operations finance.
• Advanced Excel and ERP systems (e.g., Epicor, SAP, Oracle).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence and partner with senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Participate in monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in line with US GAAP / IFRS and Polish statutory requirements.
• Assist with the audit processes and liaise with external auditors.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, tax requirements, and internal policies.
• Support implementation and maintenance of robust internal controls (SOX desirable).
• Support in cost accounting, including standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory valuation.
• Analyse production costs, margins, and operational efficiency across manufacturing site.
• Partner with operations to improve cost control, working capital, and productivity.
• Support capital investment analysis (CAPEX submissions) and ROI evaluations.
• Support margin analysis and growth.
• Participate in budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.
• Provide financial modelling and scenario analysis for strategic initiatives.
• Monitor financial performance and highlight risks/opportunities.
• Participate in cash flow forecasting and liquidity management.
• Support financing activities, banking relationships, and debt covenant compliance.
• Prepare investor reporting packages for Private Equity stakeholders
• Support monthly board reporting, including KPIs, variance analysis, and financial performance insights.
• Work closely with plant Managing Director, Chief accountant and Finance Manager (Ireland).

Skills

Financial analysis

Cost accounting

ERP knowledge

Data interpretation

Influence senior leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Finance/Accounting

ACCA / CIMA / CPA or equivalent

Tools

Epicor

SAP

Oracle

Excel

Job description

SMITHSTOWN POLSKA SPÓŁKA Z OGRANICZONĄ ODPOWIEDZIALNOŚCIĄ seeks a Financial Controller to oversee the plant's financial strategy, reporting, and controls in Rzeszów. You will work with the Managing Director and Finance Manager to ensure accurate statutory and group reporting.

The role requires solid manufacturing finance experience, US GAAP/IFRS knowledge, and fluency in Polish and English. Onsite with occasional travel.