123pracovat

Pracovní nabídka

Location: Prague, Czech Republic
Languages: English & Czech/Slovak (must), German (nice to have)
Core Strengths: FP&A and/or controlling, retail industry

Our Client

Our client, Europe’s leading DIY retailer, has been helping customers bring their home and garden projects to life for over 50 years. With 650 stores across 10 countries and over 46,000 employees, our client serves more than 200 million customers annually. The company is known for its strong brand, customer-first mindset, and continuous innovation in the retail sector.

Following a record-breaking year and continued expansion in Central Europe, our client is launching a new strategic finance function across its key markets. As part of this initiative, we are seeking a Senior Finance Expert to join the Czech entity and act as a key business partner across Czechia, Slovakia, and Slovenia.

Role

This is a newly created high-impact role with no direct reports but significant influence. You will act as the principal finance partner to the Country Manager (CZ/SK/SL) and collaborate closely with the Group CFO and Group VP Finance in Germany. Your mission: to connect business strategy with financial performance, drive profitability, and support agile decision-making in a dynamic retail environment.

This is not a role for auditors or accountants. We’re looking for a commercially minded finance expert who understands the retail business, can interpret complex data, and influence senior stakeholders with confidence and clarity.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Strategic Partnering: Serve as the go-to finance expert for the Country Manager and Group Finance leadership, owning the P&L and balance sheet for the region.
• Performance Management: Analyze and steer business performance across CZ, SK, and SL, identifying opportunities to improve profitability and efficiency.
• Controlling & FP&A: Lead financial planning, forecasting, and investment analysis, ensuring alignment with group strategy and local market needs.
• Reporting & KPIs: Define local reporting priorities, enhance group-level reports, and provide actionable insights to support decision-making.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with regional operations, finance managers, and HQ teams to ensure seamless collaboration.
• Compliance Oversight: Ensure adherence to local tax and accounting standards in coordination with group finance.

Profile/Core Competencies

• Experience: 8+ years in finance, including at least 4 years in FP&A or controlling in an international environment. Retail experience is essential.
• Mindset: Commercially savvy, hands-on, and able to connect financial insights with business outcomes. You’re a doer and a thinker.
• Skills: Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive change.
• Tools: Proficient in MS Office, Google tools, and SAP (S4Hana is a plus).
• Languages: Fluent in English and Czech/Slovak; German is a strong advantage.

Offer

• A strategic, standalone role with high visibility and impact across three countries
• A chance to shape a new finance function for a well-known international brand
• A collaborative, down-to-earth culture with strong leadership and clear vision
• Competitive compensation aligned with market benchmarks
• Background of a strong, stable international company
• High level of individual freedom and responsibility
• Possibility of further professional growth and self-realization
• Comprehensive benefits including:
• 5 weeks paid leave
• Financial contribution to a pension plan
• Flexible working hours (fixed hours Mon-Thu 9:00-16:00, Fri 9:00-14:00), HO 2 days a week
• Multisport card
• Meal vouchers
• Cafeteria benefit system
• iPhone and notebook
• Workplace in HQ at Prague 4 by metro line C
• Start immediately or upon agreement
• Onboarding in both Germany and Czechia

We are looking forward to meeting you.