Finance Manager / Chief Accountant

Poland·Strzegomexecutive

Finance & AccountingChief Accountant

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Overview

Viking Malt is the leading supplier of malt to breweries in Northern Europe and one of the global market leaders in supplying special malts to breweries and distilleries.

Key Responsibilities

Act as a trusted advisor to the Managing Director and local leadership team, providing actionable financial insights to support strategic decision-making. Drive financial performance through robust analysis, forecasting, and business controlling.

Technical Tools

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Viking Malt is the leading supplier of malt to breweries in Northern Europe and one of the global market leaders in supplying special malts to breweries and distilleries. Viking Malt is a Finnish private company, owned by Polttimo Oy (62.5%) and Lantmännen (37.5%), with headquarters in Lahti and operations in Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Poland, and Lithuania. The Viking Malt Group turnover was 379 MEUR in 2023. Viking Malt's home market is the Baltic Sea area, with a strong foothold in the export market outside Europe, such as Asia, Latin America, and Africa. For further information, please visit www.vikingmalt.com.

We are currently seeking a highly experienced and business-driven Finance Manager / Chief Accountant to lead the finance function in Poland and act as a key strategic partner to the local and Group leadership teams.

This is a senior leadership position based in Strzegom.

As Finance Manager / Chief Accountant, you will hold full responsibility for financial governance, compliance, and performance of the Polish entity. Acting as a key business partner to the Managing Director and leadership team, you will provide strategic financial insight while ensuring alignment with local regulations and Group standards.

In this capacity, you will serve as the Chief Accountant within the meaning of the Polish Accounting Act, with full accountability for maintaining accounting books in compliance with applicable regulations.

Responsibilities

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Act as a trusted advisor to the Managing Director and local leadership team, providing actionable financial insights to support strategic decision-making.
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Drive financial performance through robust analysis, forecasting, and business controlling.
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Translate financial data into clear recommendations to support operational and commercial initiatives.
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Ensure full compliance with Polish statutory requirements, including accounting, tax, and regulatory reporting.
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Oversee the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial statements and statutory reporting.
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Maintain and continuously enhance internal controls, ensuring a strong control environment.
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Lead all aspects of statutory and management accounting, including monthly closing, year-end reporting, and Group consolidation requirements.
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Align local accounting policies and practices with Group standards and guidelines.
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Act as the primary point of contact for auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory authorities.
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Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes in close cooperation with Group Finance.
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Oversee liquidity management, cash flow forecasting, and working capital optimization.
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Manage financial risks, including currency exposure, credit risk, and interest rate fluctuations.
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Drive continuous improvement, automation, and standardization of finance processes.
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Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance efficiency across accounting, reporting, and control functions.
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Support and lead finance-related projects at both local and Group levels.
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Monitor and assess changes in Polish accounting and tax legislation, ensuring timely implementation.
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Provide expert guidance on accounting, tax, and financial matters across the organization.