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Financial Controller

Smart4Aviation kraków Posted 26 Oct 2026 Closing: 25 Nov 2026
Permanent Remote Featured

Role Description & Overview

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
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    Key Details
    • Date Posted: 26 Oct 2026
    • Location: kraków
    • Employment: Permanent
    • Workplace: Remote
    • Specialism: General
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