R&D Finance Controller & Strategic Partner

PTV Logistics

Poland

On-site

PLN 180,000 - 300,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

PTV Logistics seeks an experienced Business Controller to own controlling for its Research & Development organization, serving as a trusted finance partner for Software Engineering and Product Management leadership.

You will design operational KPIs with engineering and product teams, lead budgeting and rolling forecasts for R&D, and rigorously analyze investments to optimize resource allocation across products and debt initiatives.

Qualifications

At least 5 years of hands-on controlling experience with exposure to R&D.
SaaS experience is a plus.
Strong R&D financial management, including software capitalization, project accounting, and tech cost structures.
Proven finance business partner in technical environments, with engineers and product teams.
Skilled in financial modeling and data analysis; proficient in Excel and BI tools (Power BI or Qlik).
Bachelor's or Master's in Finance, Controlling, or Business Administration; CMA/CPA/CIMA a plus.
Willingness to travel regularly; strong English language skills.

Responsibilities

Take end-to-end ownership of R&D controlling as primary finance contact and strategic advisor for Software Engineering and Product Leadership.
Design and implement operational KPIs with engineering and product stakeholders, covering development velocity and profitability.
Lead the annual budgeting process and rolling forecasts for R&D with resource allocation across products and technical debt.
Challenge R&D investments through cost-benefit analyses of new development, features, and infrastructure.
Develop financial models for capitalization of software development costs in line with accounting standards.
Drive monthly performance reviews with engineering and product leaders, delivering variance analyses and actionable recommendations.