Financial Controller

Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for the CEO and group management
  
• Ensuring compliance of reports with applicable accounting standards
  
• Analysis of budget variances and recommendation of corrective actions
  
• Oversight of the month-end and year-end close process
  
  
• Coordination and consolidation of the annual budget (FY budget) and rolling forecast processes
  
• Collaboration with the CTO and CFO on planning technology capex and infrastructure costs
  
• Development of financial models supporting investment and strategic decisions
  
• Active participation in product roadmap reviews, providing financial input on development priorities, resource allocation, and build vs. buy decisions.
  
• Monitoring of financial and operational KPIs
  
• Oversight of cash flow and optimisation of liquidity management
• Identification and assessment of financial risks; recommendation of mitigation mechanisms
  
• Liaison with banks, external auditors, and tax advisors
• Design, implementation, and maintenance of the internal control framework in the finance area
  
• Ensuring compliance with local tax regulations and financial reporting requirements
  
• Collaboration with the security and IT teams on protection of financial data
• Preparation of the company for external audits and due diligence processes
  
• Monitoring of development project budgets and product roadmap investments, ensuring alignment with approved financial plans and governance thresholds
• Financial assessment of technology projects: ROI, TCO, lifecycle cost analysis
  
• Cost control of cloud infrastructure spend and software licences
  
• Participation in vendor management processes from a financial perspective
• Provision of financial analysis for the Architecture Board and the technology roadmap
  

Requirements

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a Financial Controller, Chief Accountant, or equivalent role
• Sound knowledge of IFRS / local GAAP and applicable tax regulations
  
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel (financial modelling); experience with ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Comarch, Dynamics)
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions within the finance function
  
• English language proficiency at B2 level or above (international working environment)
  

Nice to have

• Professional qualification: ACCA, CIMA, or CPA
• Experience in a technology or SaaS company
• Familiarity with BI tools and reporting automation
  
• Experience in a group or holding company structure
  
• Knowledge of R&D project financing, EU grants
• Fluent Polish

Competencies & Personal Attributes

• High level of integrity and professional ethics in handling financial information
• Analytical mindset with the ability to synthesise complex data into clear insights
  
• Strong communication skills – ability to present financial results to non-specialist audiences
  
• Process orientation with a focus on documentation and standardisation
  
• Proactive approach to improving financial tools and processes
  
• Ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, cross-functional environment (IT + Finance + Management)
  
• Readiness to travel internationally, specifically between our offices in the Netherlands and Poland.

What We Offer

• Direct influence on financial decisions and company strategy – close working relationship with the CEO
  
• A technology-driven environment with growth opportunities within the capital group
  
• Real opportunity to build and expand the finance team as the organisation grows
  
• Flexible working arrangements (hybrid / remote)
  
• Attractive compensation commensurate with experience and responsibility
  
• Training budget and support for professional certification