Head of Finance Operations

Techland is one of the biggest video game companies in Poland, with over 30 years of experience in the gaming industry. From our studios in Wrocław and Warsaw, we’ve built an international team of more than 500 talented professionals, all dedicated to pushing the boundaries of game development.

We’re known for creating iconic franchises like Call of Juarez and the zombie genre-defining Dying Light, which has been played by over 45 million players worldwide. With a focus on open-world action, storytelling, and community engagement, we’re committed to delivering unforgettable experiences to our players.

We’re constantly striving to improve, innovate, and take on new challenges. With ambitious plans for the future, we’re looking for passionate people to be part of this exciting journey.

The Head of Finance Operations is responsible for overseeing and optimizing all aspects of the company’s financial operations. This individual will drive financial excellence, ensure robust financial controls, and deliver reports to the company’s C-level management and investors. The successful candidate will be a hands-on leader with a strong analytical mindset, a passion for process improvement, and the ability to act as a true business partner.

Your daily tasks:

1. Financial Operations Oversight:

• Direct and manage the day-to-day financial operations of the company, encompassing controlling, accounting and treasury.
• Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of all financial data and reporting.
• Collaborate with the Finance Manager to manage statutory audits and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

2. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) & Reporting:

• Drive the continuous improvement of management reporting, transforming raw data into clear, compelling narratives that inform executive decision-making
• Implement BI tool to enhance the management reporting process
• Redefine controlling dimensions to reflect the management reporting requirements
• Own and manage the company's cash flow forecasting process.
• Coordinate and take active part in the preparation of company budgets/ forecasts/ long term planning in collaboration with various departments.
• Oversee the preparation and submission of comprehensive monthly reporting packages to the majority shareholder according to IFRS.
• Drive insightful variance analysis, financial reporting, and executive presentations to provide actionable insights to management.
• Identify and implement strategies for the optimization of all project-related expenses.
• Prepare input to Monthly and Quarterly Reviews and ad hoc analyses for the management.

3. Process Improvement & Automation:

• Proactively identify areas for improvement in financial processes, focusing on efficiency and automation.
• Lead the implementation of the new ERP system, integration with the monthly reporting system and other systems used by the company.

4. Financial Discipline & Business Partnering:

• Act as a trusted financial partner and advisor to various departments, providing expert financial insights, evaluating business cases, and supporting decision-making processes with data.
• Develop and implement a robust business partnering framework within the organization to foster collaborative financial management.

5. Compliance & Corporate Collaboration:

• Ensure strict compliance with all local tax regulations, including VAT and CIT filings.
• Work closely with the corporate finance team to ensure alignment and consistency in financial strategies and reporting.
• Ensure adequate level of internal controls.

• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. Professional certification such as CPA, CFA, or ACCA is a significant plus.
• Demonstrated expertise in financial planning and analysis (FP&A), budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling in various organisations.
• Expertise in ERP implementation and integration, prior experience with SAP and/or Softlab and Workday is highly desirable.
• Understanding of IFRS.
• Understanding of R&D tax relief and IPbox is a plus.
• Experience in BI systems implementation and maintenance.
• Proven experience in leading cost-effectiveness projects.
• Fluent English is essential.
• Excel proficiency and experience in building financial models
• A hands-on and proactive approach to problem-solving and task execution.
• High communication, and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a "can-do" attitude.
• Ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable business insights for non-financial stakeholders.
• Proactive in identifying financial opportunities and challenges.

Nice to have:

• Experience in and understanding of the gaming industry will be a strong plus.

What we offer:

• A wide array of benefits: private medical care, life insurance, pro-health campaigns, gifts for different occasions.
• An outstanding work atmosphere in a highly-skilled team of professionals, with flexible working hours, no dress code, and full support of the dedicated HR Business Partner.
• A constant stream of company newsletters, PR & project updates so you will always be in the know.
• Many opportunities for personal development: a dedicated development budget for each employee, extra two paid days for training and CSR, stable career paths, extensive internal and external training, and financing of English and Polish language classes.
• State-of-the-art offices filled with chillout zones, a fully equipped kitchen, a gym (Wrocław office), and a free car park (Warsaw limited amount of space).