Head of Controlling

Gdansk, Pomerania Permanent View Job Description
We are looking for an experienced finance leader who will oversee a global controlling organization and play a key role in driving operational excellence, standardization, and continuous improvement across the finance function. This position combines people leadership, process ownership, and transformation management and is based in Gdańsk.
  • A visible leadership role with the opportunity to influence global finances
  • Join a stable, well-established organization with a strong market position

About Our Client

We are looking for an experienced finance leader who will oversee a global controlling organization and play a key role in driving operational excellence, standardization, and continuous improvement across the finance function. This position combines people leadership, process ownership, and transformation management and is based in Gdańsk.

Job Description

  • Lead, inspire, and develop a geographically dispersed controlling organization consisting of several dozen professionals, including managers and team leads
  • Serve as a trusted partner to corporate and local finance teams, ensuring the delivery of high-quality controlling services and actionable financial insights
  • Create a high-performing organization by fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous development
  • Oversee end-to-end controlling activities, ensuring operational stability, service quality, and effective resource allocation across the function
  • Drive the simplification, harmonization, and optimization of controlling processes, identifying opportunities to increase efficiency and business value
  • Ensure timely and accurate management reporting, supporting performance evaluation and informed decision-making at multiple organizational levels
  • Lead strategic initiatives related to finance transformation, process redesign, digital enablement, and reporting automation
  • Safeguard consistency and governance of financial data structures, reporting methodologies, and supporting systems
  • Contribute to the enhancement of core finance processes, including planning, forecasting, performance monitoring, and business analytics
  • Act as a change leader, promoting innovation and the adoption of new technologies to improve finance operations



The Successful Applicant

  • Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline
  • Significant experience within Controlling or a comparable finance leadership function
  • International work experience - proven track record of leading large, international teams within complex and matrix-based organizations
  • Strong expertise in financial planning, performance management, management reporting, and business partnering
  • Experience leading finance transformation, process improvement, shared services, or operating model changes
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to connect financial data to broader business objectives
  • Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with experience collaborating across functions, countries, and leadership levels
  • Openess to work in Gdańsk on a daily basis



What’s on Offer

  • Competitive salary complemented by an attractive annual bonus scheme
  • Comprehensive benefits package tailored to support employees' wellbeing and professional growth
  • Hybrid working model providing flexibility between office and remote work
  • Opportunity to join a stable, well-established organization with a strong market position and long-term growth ambitions
  • International and diverse working environment, offering exposure to global stakeholders and cross-functional collaboration
  • A visible leadership role with the opportunity to influence the future direction of the finance organization and drive meaningful transformation initiatives
  • Extensive opportunities to lead strategic projects and shape best-in-class finance processes across the organization



Contact
Justyna Klak
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7101128

Job summary

Function
CFO & Financial Management
Subsector
CFO & Financial Management Subsector
Industry
Business & Support Services
Location
Gdansk
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Justyna Klak
Job reference
JN-092026-7101128

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