Financial Controller; Warsaw

Overview

Fresha is the leading marketplace platform for beauty & wellness trusted by millions of consumers and businesses worldwide. Fresha is used by 110,000+ businesses and 450,000+ professionals worldwide, processing over 1 billion appointments to date. The company is headquartered in London, United Kingdom, with global offices located in New York City, Vancouver, Sydney, Amsterdam, Dubai, Warsaw and Pristina. Fresha allows consumers to discover, book and pay for beauty and wellness appointments with local businesses via its marketplace, while businesses use an all-in-one platform to manage operations with subscription-free software and financial technology solutions.

The ecosystem provides appointment bookings, point-of-sale, customer records management, marketing automation, loyalty, inventory and team management. The consumer marketplace unlocks revenue potential by leveraging online bookings and automated marketing through mobile apps and integrations with Instagram, Facebook and Google.

As part of our ambitious growth strategy, we are seeking a Financial Controller to join our global business. This role reports to the VP of Finance Operations and offers the opportunity to oversee financial operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and support strategic decision-making. You will work closely with the finance team, external partners, and other departments to enhance financial processes and contribute to the company’s overall success.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced finance professional who thrives in a dynamic environment, takes ownership, and aims to make a tangible impact on a global scale.

To foster a collaborative environment that thrives on face-to-face interactions and teamwork, all Fresha employees work from the office four days per week, with the flexibility to work remotely one day each week. Warsaw, Poland. Office address:
Central Tower, Aleje Jerozolimskie 81, 02-001, Warszawa.

• Liaise with external accounting and audit service providers to maintain compliance and operational excellence.
• Review financial records, cost invoices, and bank transactions to ensure accuracy.
• Monitor accounts payable and receivable transactions, ensuring compliance with internal controls.
• Conduct detailed reviews of profit and loss (P&L) accounts, including identifying and addressing discrepancies such as missing invoices, prepayments, or accruals.
• Oversee month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Oversee a reconciliation process of balance sheet accounts, including cash, prepayments, and accruals to maintain financial accuracy.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and implement automation for efficiency.
• Utilize SQL to extract, analyze, and manage financial data to support decision-making and process optimization.
• Write SQL queries to extract data from BI system.
• Coordinate financial activities across multiple global entities.
• Ensure compliance with local accounting standards and tax regulations for each entity.
• Prepare and present financial statements and analyses to senior leadership.
• Support strategic planning and budgeting processes through financial insights and forecasting.

This list is not exhaustive and there may be other activities you are required to deliver.

• 5+ years of experience in accounting or finance
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards and tax regulations
• Financial education background
• Proficiency in SQL for financial data management and analysis
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and experience with financial systems or ERP software
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Very good knowledge of English
• Very good knowledge of Excel
• Exceptional attention to detail, analytical skills, and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal
• Nice to have: audit experience

Added Bonus:
Bi-lingual – Fluency in English and another language

Salary: 12,000 zł - 20,000 zł per month

Screen Call – Video-call with Talent Team – 30 minutes

1st Stage – Video-call/in-person with Accounting Team –…