Head of Finance

Warsaw Permanent View Job Description
Our client, a dynamic services company, is seeking a Head of Finance with a hands-on, business-focused approach. Operating in a fast-paced, Private Equity-backed environment in the Baltic states, the company aims to scale up and strengthen its market position.
  • Oversee financial forecasting, budgeting, and reporting processes
  • Lead and develop the finance team, fostering collaboration and continuous improv

About Our Client

Our client, a dynamic services company, is seeking a Head of Finance with a hands-on, business-focused approach. Operating in a fast-paced, Private Equity-backed environment in the Baltic states, the company aims to scale up and strengthen its market position.

Role Overview:

The Head of Finance will oversee all financial operations, including investment evaluation, forecasting, and reporting. Collaborating closely with the CEO, Board, and Private Equity representatives, the role ensures alignment with strategic goals. The ideal candidate will act as a Finance Business Partner, driving value creation, process improvement, and profitability.

Job Description

  • Work closely with the CEO, Board of Directors, and shareholders
  • Analyze business processes, create recommendations, and implement improvements
  • Play an active role in the pricing process for new projects (both private offers and public tenders bidding)
  • Oversee and manage financial forecasting processes
  • Monitor budget execution and analyze variances
  • Supervise the month-end closing process
  • Ensure accurate financial reporting for the group companies (under PAS, IFRS, individual and consolidated financial statements)
  • Coordinate external audit processes, collaborate with financing institutions, external tax and legal advisory firms
  • Maintain financial liquidity and manage cash flow effectively
  • Analyze investment profitability, monitor investment results, and assess their impact on the company's financial performance
  • Ensure compliance with legal regulations related to accounting, taxes, and financial management
  • Monitor financial performance by business line, client, and project, recommending optimization or corrective actions as needed
  • Shape and manage intra-group transactions
  • Lead and develop the finance team (accounting and controlling)

The Successful Applicant

We are looking for a Head of Finance who:

  • Has an experience in a senior financial leadership role, preferably within small and medium-sized companies
  • University degree
  • Comes from a dynamic organization with relevant experience in scaling up businesses, ideally within the services or technology sectors
  • Has experience supporting PE/new investors, CEOs, and Boards in co-leading the company
  • Possesses strong managerial and leadership skills, with a proven track record of managing diverse teams
  • Has experience in growing and evolving companies
  • Experience in public procurement regulations and tender documentation analysis will be an additional asset

What's on Offer

  • This is a unique opportunity to join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and strategic growth
  • Opportunity to work with a well-regarded Private Equity fund with an excellent track record
  • As the CFO, you will be at the forefront of driving financial excellence and contributing to the overall success of the organization
Contact
Daria Krzysztal
Quote job ref
JN-082024-6515240

Job summary

Function
CFO & Financial Management
Subsector
CFO & Financial Management Subsector
Industry
Business & Support Services
Location
Warsaw
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Daria Krzysztal
Job reference
JN-082024-6515240

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