Financial Controller

At Hempel we have business in mind and people at heart. We always work together to influence our road ahead. We want you to be part of our growth journey and of a great, global family.

Our Global Business Center in Gdansk is providing timely and accurate financial services to the whole Hempel Group. Our GL department consists of GL Accountants, Coordinators and Financial Controllers. Currently are looking for results-driven and service-minded Financial Controller to manage and improve the organization's financial performance and direct accounting operations.

Responsibilities

As a Financial Controller you will be responsible for the controllership, working with business and financial stakeholders to ensure integrity of the numbers. As well you will be covering following areas:

• Financial Reporting: Ensure that monthly internal financial reporting is accomplished timely and accurately, in line with relevant accounting standards
• Financials Review: perform monthly review of Financials and commentaries, provide input to management report (consolidate input, prepare power point and monthly controlling checklist, with commentary) and to performance review and support as requested
• Supporting Record to Report process
• Audit support: Assist with Audit queries and support ensuring timely documentation and submission of audit requests
• Prepare schedules and gather requested documents necessary to assist external accountants with the audit and tax return preparation
• Be involved in other accounting/finance projects
• Facilitate operational service delivery meetings

Qualifications

• University degree in Accounting, Finance or related area
• Min. 5 years professional experience on similar position or working with financial reporting or controlling
• Experience in working in international environment (preferably experience from SSC setup)
• Strong knowledge in working with financial books/financial controlling in Financial Consolidation System
• Good understanding and experience with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Full professional proficiency of written and oral English required
• Advanced skills in Excel (Macros, modelling, pivot tables, and lookups) and Power Point

Competences

• Proactive, and able to work with limited supervision, as well as with the team
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset
• Ability to work under pressure, with very tight deadlines
• Ability to interpret, analyse and communicate financial information concisely
• Open-minded, well-structured and organised
• Truly awesome team located in Gdansk, Poland
• Private health care package (fully financed)
• Benefits cafeteria with Multisport card co-financed
• International and non-corporate work environment 
• Access to Hempel Academy platform (e-learning platform incl. language courses)
• Additional information:Our office is located in Gdansk, Poland.

• Solid Communication Skills

• Ability to interpret, analyse and communicate financial information concisely
• Open-minded, well-structured and organised
• Truly awesome team located in Gdansk, Poland
• Private health care package (fully financed)
• Benefits cafeteria with Multisport card co-financed
• International and non-corporate work environment 
• Access to Hempel Academy platform (e-learning platform incl. language courses)
• Additional information:Our office is located in Gdansk, Poland.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary

• Group Insurance

• Hybrid Working Model

Apply to the role with your CV in English.

More About Hempel

At Hempel, you are invited to join a team of dedicated individuals and become part of a global community with 7,500 colleagues around the world. 

We are committed to promoting a workplace that values unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents. Creating an inclusive environment where each employee can bring their authentic selves to work is crucial for our success in shaping a brighter future with sustainable coating solutions. 

We recognize that our journey must be persistent. We are dedicated to continually developing and improving our efforts and have a variety of programs and initiatives such as a global 16 weeks paid parental leave policy from day one, Inclusive Leadership Training, a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council, an internal Women’s Network, and mandatory Anti-Harassment Training. This is not a complete list, but essential in ensuring that every employee feels the responsibility of protecting our inclusive culture by treating each other with respect. 

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Application Due

2025-09-21

Seniority Level

Associate

Job Functions

Accounting / Auditing, Finance

Industry

Chemicals

At Hempel, you’re welcomed to a global community of +7000 colleagues around the world. A workplace built on shared trust, mutual respect and support for each other. 

We’re on a mission to double our impact. To succeed, we need bright minds and team players. Which is why, from day one, your input, ideas and initiative are not only welcomed, but expected. In return, you will enjoy great opportunities for development in a growing global company – and be part of the solution by contributing to our global impact. 

At Hempel, we are committed to everyone feeling safe, valued and treated equally, in an environment where each employee can bring their authentic selves to work.  We believe that inclusion is key to innovation and by bringing together the most diverse perspectives and talents,  we can achieve great things, together.