Senior Financial Controller

We are looking for an analytical and results-oriented Senior Financial Controller to take over financial controlling and reporting activities.

If you have experience in the IT/Software environment, understand the dynamics of project profitability, hourly rates, and utilization rates, and are used to a fast-paced monthly closing cycle, we want to meet you.

Our promise:

• You choose how you work: remote-first or at our offices in Timpuri Noi Square, Bucharest (during the onboarding process); backed by benefits designed to support your life on and off work. 🏘️

• We support your career through continuous learning, coaching, and mentorship, all within a feedback-driven environment that inspires healthy communication.

• You’ll join a friendly, creative team that shares cool hobbies (from sports to music) and knows how to have serious fun together (yes, we really have our own beer and sailing team!)

As a Senior Financial Controller, you will:

1. Group Reporting & Monthly Closing:

• Coordinate the monthly closing process and ensure the delivery of the group reporting package.

• Consolidate and analyze financial data at a detailed project level (revenue, direct costs, margins, allocation at business line and service line level, and utilization rate).

• Analyze variances against budget and forecast (Variance Analysis - Actual vs. Budget / Forecast) and provide detailed analyses and explanations.

2. Project-Level Controlling:

• Monitor project profitability (Fixed Price, Time & Material, Dedicated Teams) and identify deviations from the budget or target margins.

• Analyze direct delivery costs (IT staff costs, subcontractors, specific licenses) and the distribution of indirect expenses across projects.

• Work closely with Project Managers and Delivery Leads for the accuracy of Revenue Recognition and resource forecasting.

3. Team Coordination & Operational Excellence

• Direct coordination of a team of 2-3 colleagues (task delegation, activity review, mentoring, and performance evaluation).

• Optimize and automate financial data collection and analysis processes to maintain the reporting deadlines.

4. Budgeting, Forecast & Cash Flow

• Coordinate the annual budgeting process and periodic updates of the financial forecast (Rolling Forecast) at the company and business line level.

• Ensure monitoring and forecasting of operational Cash Flow and manage risks related to receivables (AR tracking on projects).

What about you?

• Experience: Minimum 5-7 years in controlling / financial analysis, of which at least 2-3 years in an IT, Software Development, or Professional Services company.

• Coordination: Previous experience (or demonstrated potential) in coordinating a small team (1-3 people).

• Reporting: Proven experience with rigorous group reporting systems (Group Reporting) and tight closing deadlines (fast close - 3-5 days).

• Project Controlling: Advanced understanding of IT business models (Time & Material vs. Fixed Price, utilization rate, and project margin).

• Technical Skills:

  • Advanced Excel.

  • Experience with ERP/EPM systems (Dynamics 365 is a plus) and project management/time tracking tools (Jira is a plus).

• Foreign Languages: Advanced level of English (written and spoken).

• Education: University degrees in Economics, Finance, or Accounting. Professional certifications (ACCA) are a valuable plus.

If you think this role is a fit for you, let us get to know you better! There are a couple of steps left:

• A get-to-know-you discussion with your recruiter, Alexandra.

• A technical discussion with our CFO and a member of the team.

• A final discussion with the team to ensure cultural and strategic fit.

Our recruitment process is designed to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.