Financial Controller (M/F)

Job title: Financial Controller

Location: Katowice HUB (hybrid)

Type: permanent

Who we are and what we do:

LIPTON Teas & Infusions is the world’s leading tea business, home to iconic, purpose‑driven brands like Lipton, Pukka, Tazo, T2, Lyons and PG Tips.

We craft great teas for every occasion, to bring joy and inspire a healthier lifestyle. Guided by our values of people first, ownership, passion for excellence, and consumer and customer centricity, we create long‑term value for our people, trade partners, suppliers, and the communities where we operate.

If you’re a diverse thinker who takes personal ownership to connect ideas and make impactful things happen, someone who shares our values around humanity and courage and someone who enjoys a good cup of tea (on the house!), then we could be a good match! 🍃✨

Your role:

As Financial Controller for Poland, based in Katowice, you will play a key role in ensuring strong financial control, governance, and high-quality reporting across the entity.

Reporting to the Regional Controller, you will oversee end-to-end financial control activities, including accounting, statutory reporting, audit, compliance, and overhead management. You will act as a trusted partner to the business – safeguarding financial integrity while providing clear insights to support decision-making.

This is a broad and visible role combining technical expertise, operational discipline, and stakeholder management in a dynamic environment with exposure beyond Poland.

Your key responsibilities:

Financial Control & Reporting

• Own the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes for the Polish entity
• Ensure accurate, timely financial reporting aligned with IFRS, local GAAP, and group requirements
• Maintain strong balance sheet governance, including reconciliations and review controls
• Drive consistency across statutory, management, and group reporting

Statutory, Compliance & Audit

• Lead statutory reporting and ensure compliance with local regulations
• Manage external audits and ensure smooth, timely delivery
• Oversee tax compliance (CIT, VAT, etc.) in collaboration with tax teams and advisors
• Monitor regulatory changes and assess their impact

Business Support & Cost Control

• Deliver clear monthly reporting with analysis, commentary, and actionable insights
• Provide visibility on performance, risks, and opportunities to the Regional Controller
• Own oversight of overhead spend and drive cost discipline
• Partner with stakeholders to manage budgets and identify efficiency opportunities

Process Improvement & Operations

• Continuously improve finance processes, controls, and reporting quality
• Collaborate with shared service centres and regional teams to standardise ways of working
• Support systems, automation, and process optimisation initiatives

Stakeholder Management

• Act as a key finance partner to local teams and regional finance leadership
• Work closely with the Regional Controller on priorities across reporting, controls, and governance
• Coordinate with auditors, tax advisors, and external stakeholders
• Build strong relationships across finance and non-finance teams

What we are looking for:

• ~10+ years of finance experience (controlling, reporting, audit); strong candidates with slightly less experience will also be considered
• Strong expertise in financial accounting, statutory reporting, and financial controls
• Good knowledge of IFRS and local GAAP
• Experience in multinational environments; FMCG is an advantage but not required
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and ownership of outcomes
• Experience managing budgets, overheads, and cost control
• Ability to operate independently and manage multiple priorities
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including with senior stakeholders
• Proactive, pragmatic, and solutions-oriented approach

What’s in it for you:

• Broad scope with exposure beyond Poland into a European finance network
• High visibility role with direct interaction with senior stakeholders
• Opportunity to shape processes and drive improvements in a growing organisation
• Clear potential for progression into broader finance or business partnering roles

As part of the Katowice HUB, you’ll join a modern, collaborative environment designed to help you thrive—professionally and personally. Our benefits package includes:  

• Yearly salary review and annual bonus based on company’s results and individual performance  

• Private medical care and employer‑paid life insurance  

• Monthly MyBenefit cafeteria points and holiday reimbursement   

• Access to discounted company products  

• Employee referral rewards up to 3,000 PLN  

• Structured onboarding and continuous learning opportunities  

• Cross‑functional collaboration with global teams  

• Regular HUB events, recognition programs, and a strong culture of teamwork  

What to expect from us:

We know that the whole recruitment process can be stressful, so we promise to make it as straightforward as possible. Our process is usually 2-3 stages (depending on the seniority of the role) and we are aiming to review every CV within 2 weeks. 

We are an organization committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. We are interested in every individual bringing their whole self to work and this includes you! 

A GDPR clause (for Poland):

By submitting your application, you consent to the processing of your personal data contained in your CV and application documents for the purposes of this recruitment process, in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation). Your data will be processed only for the duration of this recruitment unless you provide separate consent for future recruitment processes.