Senior Financial Controller

SimCorp; Warszawa; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Annual bonus

Healthcare package

Gym/Multisport

Training & development

Job summary

SimCorp seeks a Senior Financial Controller to oversee financial control processes, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance. You will manage month-end/year-end closes, analyze performance, and support budgeting and forecasting for a global client base. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and leadership is essential.

The role offers a hybrid model in Poland with opportunities for international exposure and development within an established fintech environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in financial controlling or accounting.
• Strong IFRS knowledge and financial reporting experience.
• Proficient in Excel and ERP systems.
• Experience with SAP/Workday/Adaptive Planning is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Service Owners and other stakeholders.
• Prepare financial reports and statements ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Support month-end and year-end closes and account reconciliations.
• Analyze financial performance and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Assist budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Develop and implement financial controls to improve accuracy and reduce risk.
• Collaborate with HR, operations and sales to integrate financial data.
• Monitor key financial metrics and provide insights for management.
• Assist in tax filings and other regulatory reports.

Skills

English B2

IFRS knowledge

Excel proficiency

ERP system user

SAP

Workday

Adaptive Planning

Tools

SAP

Workday

Adaptive Planning

Job description

WHAT MAKES US, US Join

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. If you like whatwe’resaying, keep reading!

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

Most importantly, you can see yourself contributing and thriving in the position described above. How you gained the skills needed for doing that is less important. We expect you to be good at several of the following and be able to - and interested in - learning the rest.

• 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


• Thrive 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

BENEFITS

Flexible working hoursand hybrid model - 2 days in the office, 3 days remote Modern office (next to Wilanowska metro station) with quiet zones and ergonomic workstations Base salary with annual bonus structure Holiday allowance upon a 2-week vacation Occasional remote work across Poland and international options available (up to 24 days domestic, 20 days international per year - subject to internal policy) Employer-paid Medicover Platinum healthcare package (employee-paid family upgrade available) Multisport card with 75% employer contribution Unum group life insurance (employee-paid upgrade available) Medicover travel insurance for private trips and global business travel insurance Possibility to join Deutsche Börse Group Share Plan (eligible after 1 year) Copyrights program for certain roles Possibility to develop your career in an international environment Professional training and courses provided by SimCorp Polish language classes for foreign employees; German and English classes based on business needs Integration events, volunteering initiatives and employee-led clubs Compensationrangesarebeingdisclosedattheinitialstageofcandidateengagement. VisitourcareerpagestolearnmoreaboutworkingatSimCorp:www.simcorp.com/career

WHO WE ARE

For over 50 years, we have worked closely with investment and asset managers to become a top provider of integrated investment management solutions. We are 4,000+ colleagues with a broad range of nationalities, educations, professional experiences, ages, and backgrounds in general. SimCorp is an independent subsidiary of the Deutsche Börse Group. Following the recent merger with Axioma, we leverage the combined strength of our brands to provide an industry-leading, full, front-to-back offering for our clients.

SimCorp is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to building a culture where diverse perspectives and expertise are integrated into our everyday work. We believe in the continual growth and development of our employees, so that we can provide best-in-class solutions to our clients.

#LI-Hybrid

SimCorp is a leading provider of investment management solutions to the world’s largest asset managers, fund managers, asset servicers, pension and insurance funds, wealth managers, banks and sovereign wealth funds. Here you will get to work with skilled and supportive colleagues. We are more than 2500+ employees from 70+ nationalities dedicated to supporting our 300+ clients across the globe. We celebrate multiple approaches and points of view, together we’re building a culture where difference is valued. You will be part of a success story and a company that continues to grow, offering a lot of challenging and interesting opportunities.