This role is responsible for ensuring accurate financial accounting and statutory reporting of the Polish production entity and other Woodward entities across multiple jurisdictions, in line with Polish Accounting Act (UoR), IFRS, and applicable local GAAPs
The position combines hands-on accounting work with ownership of period-end closing, financial reporting, and statutory compliance, as well as coordination with external auditors and advisors. The role supports the preparation of financial statements under different reporting frameworks and ensures consistency between local statutory books and group reporting (US GAAP).
The role also acts as a trusted finance partner to internal stakeholders and provides guidance to junior team members in an international environment.
Ensure compliance with Polish Accounting Act (UoR), IFRS, and relevant local statutory reporting requirements, as well as internal controls and company policies
Prepare and analyze financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow) in line with statutory and group reporting requirements
Support month-end and year-end closing processes, including journal entries, accruals, and adjustments
Ensure proper alignment between local statutory books and group reporting, including identification and explanation of key differences
Support the preparation of statutory financial statements and disclosures, including notes and supporting documentation
Cooperate with external auditors and support statutory and group audits
Participate in compliance processes related to evolving regulatory requirements, including sustainability reporting (e.g. CSRD), global tax frameworks (e.g. Pillar Two), and other statutory reporting obligations such as statistical reporting
Support regulatory reporting and ensure timely and accurate submission of required filings
Maintain awareness of VAT and corporate income tax impacts on financial reporting, coordinating with tax teams and external advisors where needed
Act as a business partner to Finance and non-Finance stakeholders, supporting operational and reporting needs
Supervise and mentor junior team members, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery of accounting activities
Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in financial data and reporting
Clear and professional communication skills, with the ability to cooperate effectively with internal stakeholders and external advisors
Solid understanding of financial accounting and statutory reporting requirements (UoR, IFRS, Local GAAPs) in an international environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a hands-on and pragmatic approach
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities in a dynamic environment
Proficiency in financial systems and reporting tools (ERP systems, reporting platforms, spreadsheets)
Readiness to work in a transition environment, including taking over processes and driving improvements
Readiness to work in the context of ERP implementation projects, in particular SAP S/4HANA
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Law, or a related field
Professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA, CPA, CIMA) is an advantage
Several years of experience in accounting and financial reporting within an international or shared services environment
Experience in cooperation with external auditors
Very good command of English & Polish; additional European languages are a plus
Salary range from 12 500 to 19 500 PLN gross – depending on experience
Advancement opportunities in international team
A total rewards package, that includes: private health insurance, life & accidental insurance
Multisport package
Meal Vouchers
Company performance bonus program
Work-life balance, semi-flexible working time
PPK: Woodward offers payment to your PPK account up to 4% of your compensation depending on seniority
Hybrid work model
Relocation & Educational support
Woodward is the global leader in the design, manufacture, and service of energy conversion and control solutions for the aerospace and industrial equipment markets. Together with our customers, we are enabling the path to a cleaner, decarbonized world. Our purpose is to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future.
