VP - Financial Accounting Operations HCIB

Belvedere Recruitment; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Belvedere Recruitment is seeking a VP Financial Accounting Operations (HCIB) for Krakow, Poland. The role combines leadership of period-end close, Saracen and balance sheet reconciliation with IFRS and regulatory reporting oversight in a global banking context.

You will drive transformation across the accounting operations, supervise a high-performing team, manage stakeholder relationships, and ensure robust financial controls in line with IFRS and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Qualified CA or MBA with 10+ years post-qualification experience.
• Extensive experience in financial services ledger close and reporting processes.
• Strong IFRS and local GAAP knowledge with regulatory reporting exposure.
• Proven experience interacting with internal and external auditors.
• Demonstrated ability to drive transformation in finance operations.
• Excellent communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead the complete period end close process.
• Oversee IFRS, FINREP, GSIB and CE reporting processes.
• Manage Saracen reporting and balance sheet reconciliation activities.
• Supervise and develop finance team members, monitoring performance.
• Engage with internal and external auditors during reviews.
• Drive strategic and tactical transformation initiatives within accounting operations.

Skills

Financial reporting

IFRS knowledge

Risk & controls

Auditor liaison

SOX knowledge

Education

CA or MBA with 10+ years experience

Tools

Tableau

PowerPoint

FTP

Saracen

Job description

VP Financial Accounting Operations - HCIB

Location: Krakow, Poland
Contract Type: Contract

Job Type: Hybrid

• Lead period end close and financial reporting for a global banking organisation
• Manage IFRS, FINREP and regulatory reporting processes
• Drive strategic transformation within Financial Accounting Operations
• Oversee balance sheet substantiation and accounting controls
• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team

Company Overview

Our client is a global financial services organisation operating across multiple jurisdictions. Their Finance Operations team provides critical financial support services across the group, playing a valued role in managing finances, deploying capital effectively and ensuring robust financial controls. The Financial Accounting team sits at the heart of their financial control framework, delivering period end close, accounting controls, balance sheet substantiation and financial reporting that feeds directly into group-level regulatory reporting processes.

They are seeking an experienced VP Financial Accounting Operations to join their HCIB division in Poland. This is an opportunity to lead critical financial processes within a global banking environment and drive meaningful transformation across accounting operations.

Position Overview

As VP Financial Accounting Operations, you'll lead the period end close process, Saracen reporting and balance sheet reconciliation activities. Beyond day-to-day delivery, you'll supervise team performance, manage stakeholder relationships and drive both strategic and tactical transformation within the process. This role sits at the intersection of technical accounting expertise and operational leadership, requiring someone who can balance precision with innovation whilst ensuring compliance with IFRS standards and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the complete period end close process
• Oversee Saracen reporting and balance sheet reconciliation activities
• Ensure balance sheet substantiation and adherence to Financial Instrument Measurement standards
• Manage IFRS, FINREP, GSIB and CE reporting processes
• Supervise and develop team members, managing performance and capability
• Engage with internal and external auditors during reviews
• Drive strategic and tactical transformation initiatives within accounting operations
• Maintain compliance with accounting controls and regulatory requirements
• Manage stakeholder relationships across finance and business functions
• Oversee assurance activities and SOX-related reviews
• Analyse and interpret financial data to support decision-making
• Present findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders

Requirements

• Chartered Accountant (CA) or MBA qualification with 10+ years post-qualification experience
• Proven experience in financial services within ledger close and reporting processes
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and Local GAAP standards
• Direct experience with IFRS and FINREP reporting (essential)
• Experience with statutory reporting (desirable)
• Demonstrated expertise in balance sheet substantiation and financial statement closure
• Strong understanding of risk, controls and compliance frameworks
• Experience interacting with internal and external auditors
• Background in assurance, compliance reviews and SOX-related activities (preferred)
• Project management skills with strong PowerPoint and presentation capabilities
• Knowledge of FTP, Saracen and Tableau (advantageous)
• Proven ability to drive results and deliver transformation
• Excellent analytical skills with capability to interpret complex financial data
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

Benefits

Specific benefits information has not been provided for this role. However, you'll join a global finance function where you can develop your technical accounting expertise whilst leading transformation initiatives. You'll work within a structured environment that values precision, compliance and continuous improvement, collaborating with finance professionals across multiple jurisdictions.