Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Position OverviewUZ Cargo Poland Sp. z o.o. is seeking a qualified professional for the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to oversee the company's financial management, strategic financial planning, budgeting, cost control, and cash flow management.The position entails responsibility for managing and supervising the company's financial operations, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of financial and management reporting, maintaining compliance with Polish tax legislation, and providing financial analysis to support management decision-making.Industry: Rail Freight Transportation and Intermodal LogisticsThe primary objective of this role is to ensure the company's financial stability, efficient allocation of financial resources, transparency of financial operations, and effective financial control in accordance with applicable legislation and internal corporate standards.Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Management and PlanningOversee and coordinate the company's financial activities.Develop and implement financial policies aligned with the company's strategic and operational objectives.Manage financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.Develop, consolidate, and monitor operational and financial budgets.Analyse financial performance, identify deviations from budgeted targets, and provide recommendations to support management decisions.Evaluate the financial performance of ongoing operations and prospective projects.Cash Flow Management and Financial ControlPlan, monitor, and control the company's cash flows.Ensure adequate liquidity and the timely fulfilment of financial obligations.Monitor operating expenses, analyse cost structures, and identify opportunities for cost optimisation.Oversee accounts receivable and accounts payable.Establish and maintain effective internal financial controls and ensure compliance with established financial procedures.Identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks.Financial Reporting, Accounting and Tax ComplianceOversee the preparation of financial statements, tax reporting, and management reports.Ensure compliance with Polish accounting regulations and tax legislation.Monitor the accuracy and completeness of financial records and accounting transactions.Coordinate cooperation with accounting teams, auditors, tax advisors, and financial institutions.Ensure the timely fulfilment of tax and other financial obligations.Coordinate and support financial audits and regulatory inspections.Financial Analysis and Management ReportingDevelop and maintain financial performance indicators to assess the company's operating results.Prepare regular financial and management reports for senior management.Analyse profitability, revenue streams, and cost structures.Prepare financial forecasts, analytical reports, and recommendations aimed at improving financial efficiency.Conduct financial assessments of new business activities, commercial initiatives, and investment projects.Contribute to the improvement of internal financial procedures and management accounting systems.Candidate RequirementsMinimum 7 years of professional experience in finance, preferably including experience in managerial positions.University degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field.In-depth knowledge of Polish tax legislation and accounting regulations.Proven experience in financial planning, budgeting, cash flow management, and financial control.Experience in preparing and analysing financial statements and management reports.Strong understanding of financial risk management, liquidity management, and working capital management.Experience working with auditors, financial institutions, and external advisors.Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and experience with accounting and financial management systems.Professional working proficiency in Polish and English.Strong analytical and managerial skills, strategic thinking, independence, accountability, and a high standard of professional ethics.Preferred QualificationsExperience in financial management within international companies.Professional experience in the transport, logistics, or railway sector.Practical knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).Experience in financial process automation and the implementation of management accounting systems.Experience in financial management of international projects and cross-border operations.Employment ConditionsFull-time employment with UZ Cargo Poland Sp. z o.o.

Location: Warsaw, Poland.Responsibility for the company's financial management and the development of financial processes.Direct cooperation with senior management on financial planning, financial control, and management reporting.Involvement in the financial management of international transport and logistics projects.Employment terms and remuneration will be determined individually during the recruitment process.