Financial Controller (greenfield)

O naszym kliencie

We are looking for an experienced Plant Controller to join a growing international manufacturing organization and play a key finance leadership role in the expansion of its operations in Poland.

Opis stanowiska

• Lead all accounting activities for Poland and the Netherlands, including GL, month‑end close, reconciliations, and internal reporting
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP for group reporting and local statutory accounting (Poland & Netherlands)
• Partner with U.S. Corporate Accounting on reporting, policy alignment, and audits
• Design, document, and implement SOX‑compliant internal control frameworks

• Oversee VAT, corporate income tax, transfer pricing and PE matters across PL / NL / US
• Support U.S. Tax team on intercompany transactions and BEPS considerations
• Coordinate external tax advisors and ensure timely, accurate filings
• Lead compliance with e‑invoicing and digital reporting regulations (incl. KSeF)

• Act as the financial business partner to the Plant Manager and operations leadership
• Develop standard costing, BOM accuracy, inventory controls, variance and margin analysis
• Deliver insights supporting efficiency, cost optimization, and productivity improvements
• Support operational KPIs and monthly plant performance reviews

• Lead annual budgets and rolling forecasts for PL and NL entities
• Build scenario models supporting production ramp‑up, CAPEX and headcount expansion
• Deliver variance analysis and clear recommendations to global leadership
• Partner with HR and Operations on workforce planning and labor cost modeling

• Act as main contact for auditors, tax offices, and local authorities
• Ensure timely statutory filings and regulatory compliance in PL and NL
• Maintain corporate documentation and support local governance requirements

• Build and develop the local finance organization as production scales
• Set standards, coach team members, and drive continuous improvement
• Manage relationships with external accounting and advisory firms

Profil kandydata

This position supports both the Polish manufacturing plant and the Netherlands legal entity, reporting directly to the VP of Accounting & Corporate Controller. You will work closely with the Plant Manager, local leadership teams, and U.S.-based Accounting and FP&A stakeholders.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field (Master's / MBA a plus)
• Professional certification (CPA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) strongly preferred
• 8-12+ years of finance & accounting experience in multinational manufacturing
• Strong background in plant controlling, cost accounting and operational finance
• Proven experience with US GAAP and EU statutory reporting
• Solid tax knowledge (VAT, CIT, transfer pricing, PE)
• Experience supporting or scaling new plants / international expansions is an advantage
• Experience working with U.S. parent companies
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills
• ERP experience (Sage X3 preferred)
• Knowledge of EU e‑invoicing / digital reporting frameworks (KSeF a strong plus)
• Hands‑on, resilient, and comfortable in fast‑growth environments
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to build teams from scratch
• Excellent communication skills across cultures and functions
• High attention to detail, strong analytical mindset, and sound judgment
• Trustworthy and discreet when handling sensitive information
• Fluent Polish and English required
• Dutch is a plus, not a must

• Key finance leadership role with real ownership and visibility
• Opportunity to build finance structures and a team from the ground up
• Direct exposure to U.S. leadership and international decision‑making
• Dynamic manufacturing environment with strong growth trajectory
• Ability to influence operational performance, not just report on it