Senior Financial Controller

SimCorp India; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

SimCorp is seeking a Senior Financial Controller (IC4) to oversee financial control processes and ensure the accuracy of reporting. The role requires 3-5 years in financial controlling or accounting and involves preparing financial reports, closing processes, and analyzing performance to improve profitability and efficiency.

The successful candidate will work with senior leadership and cross-functional teams, support budgeting and forecasting, and help strengthen internal controls and regulatory

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in financial controlling
• Strong IFRS knowledge and familiarity with annual IFRS reporting
• English proficiency at least B2
• Experience with ERP systems and Excel
• SAP, Workday, Adaptive Planning experience is beneficial
• Willingness to work overtime during peak reporting times

Responsibilities

• Partner with Service Owners and other stakeholders
• Prepare financial reports and statements in accordance with accounting standards and internal controls
• Support month-end and year-end closings and reconciliations
• Analyze financial performance to identify trends and opportunities for improvement
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
• Develop and implement financial controls to improve accuracy and reduce risk
• Collaborate with HR, operations, and sales to integrate financial data into planning
• Provide guidance to junior controllers or accountants
• Assist in responding to audit queries and document controls

Skills

English proficiency (B2)

Financial reporting & analysis

ERP system experience

Tools

SAP

Workday

Adaptive Planning

Excel

Job description

WHAT MAKES US, US

Join some of the most innovative thinkers in FinTech as we lead the evolution of financial technology. If you are an innovative, curious, collaborative person who embraces challenges and wants to grow, learn and pursue outcomes with our prestigious financial clients, say Hello to SimCorp!

At its foundation, SimCorp is guided by our values - caring, customer success-driven, collaborative, curious, and courageous. Our people-centered organization focuses on skills development, relationship building, and client success. We take pride in cultivating an environment where all team members can grow, feel heard, valued, and empowered.

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WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT TO US

The Senior Financial Controller at SimCorp, at the IC4 grade, is responsible for overseeing the financial control processes and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting. With typically 3-5 years of experience in financial controlling or accounting, this role involves supporting the preparation of financial reports, managing month-end and year-end closing processes, and analyzing financial performance to help optimize profitability and operational efficiency. The Senior Financial Controller works closely with senior leadership and operational teams to maintain financial compliance and drive continuous improvement in financial reporting and controls.

WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

Partner with Service Owners and other stakeholders

Support the preparation of financial reports and financial statements, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and internal controls

Support month-end and year-end closing processes, accounts reconciliations, ensuring that financial results are accurate and completed on time

Analyze financial performance, identifying trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement in business performance

Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes to align with business goals

Assist in developing and implementing financial control processes to improve accuracy, reduce risks, and enhance operational efficiency

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including HR, operations, and sales, to integrate financial data into business planning and decision-making processes

Monitor key financial metrics, providing insights to management to drive cost optimization, profitability, and resource allocation

Support in the preparation of tax filings and other regulatory reports, ensuring they are completed on time and accurately

Ensure compliance with internal financial controls, accounting policies, and regulatory requirements in financial reporting

Provide guidance and support to junior controllers or accountants, ensuring that they follow best practices and compliance standards

Identify opportunities to streamline and automate financial processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual work

Provide support in responding to internal and external audit queries and ensure proper documentation for audits

TYPE OF WORK THIS ROLE ENGAGES WITH

Overseeing financial reporting, and compliance to ensure accurate and timely financial statements and data

Analyzing financial performance and providing actionable insights to optimize business results

Collaborating with business teams to integrate financial data into operational strategies and decision-making

Managing the month-end and year-end closing processes and ensuring compliance with accounting policies, regulations, and internal controls

WHAT WE VALUE

• A good command of English, at minimum B2 level
• Be eager to work with monthly, quarterly and annual closings and financial reporting in an international company
• Have a minimum 5 years of experience with financial controlling
• It is beneficial if you have experience as an auditor from an international company
• Have solid IFRS knowledge and be familiar with annual reporting under IFRS
• Thriving in a busy environment with focus on meeting deadlines
• Be able to work with ERP a system and to be an experienced user of Excel
• Experience with SAP, Workday, Adaptive Planning is beneficial, but not a requirement

On a personal level, you can keep a sense of perspective, have a solution-oriented approach and are familiar with solving both complex issues and daily "day-to-day" tasks with high quality. You like to work in a structured and self-managed manner with attention to detail, accuracy, and thoroughness. In addition, you are service-minded and team-oriented and both engaged and committed.

Quarterly and yearly financial reporting are peak times for us, and some overtime should be expected. Work-life balance is important, and we offer flexibility in reconc