Director of Finance and Operations
Description
Wynagrodzenie
B2B: 10000 – 15000 USD / mies. netto
Position: Director of Finance and Operations
Location: Warsaw, Poland
Working mode: Hybrid, 4 days per week from the Warsaw office, 1 day remote
About our Client
Our Client is a US-based AI company developing an enterprise platform for building, deploying, and managing AI agents. The company’s technology helps large organizations use AI to automate complex business processes while maintaining reliability, security, and control.
The company is growing internationally, with its Warsaw hub playing an important role in Product and Engineering as well as the wider EMEA organization. The team works with global enterprise customers and operates in a fast-paced, AI-native environment.
About the role
We are looking for a Director of Finance and Operations to take ownership of Finance and Operations for the EMEA organization from the Warsaw hub.
This is a senior, hands-on role combining financial leadership with operational responsibility. You will own budgeting, forecasting, reporting, financial planning and controls, while also ensuring that the Warsaw operation runs smoothly. You will work closely with senior leadership, Finance, Engineering, Product and other teams across the organization.
The role is ideal for someone who enjoys combining financial analysis and strategic thinking with hands-on execution, and who is comfortable using AI tools to make Finance and Operations more efficient.
What we’re looking for
Senior finance leadership experience in a high-growth technology or B2B SaaS company
Strong FP&A experience, including budgeting, forecasting, scenario planning and variance analysis
Good understanding of accounting, cash management, payroll, tax and statutory compliance
Strong commercial judgment and confidence working with senior stakeholders
Hands-on approach to building simple and scalable processes and controls
Experience working in an international environment, ideally across EU/US operations
AI-native mindset and practical experience using AI tools in everyday work
Fluent English and Polish
Based in or willing to work from Warsaw
Nice to have
Finance or accounting qualification
Experience as a senior Finance leader or the first senior Finance hire in a growing company
Experience with SaaS metrics or recurring-revenue business models
Experience with contracts and commercial documentation
Your responsibilities
Own the annual budget, financial forecasts, rolling forecasts, headcount planning and cash planning
Prepare monthly management reporting and variance analysis
Provide leadership with clear visibility into financial performance, risks and spending
Coordinate accounting, payroll, tax, cash management and statutory reporting with internal teams and external providers
Build and improve financial controls around purchasing, expenses, contracts and vendors
Prepare financial scenarios and analyses supporting hiring, investment and resource allocation decisions
Work closely with Engineering and Product leaders on planning and monitoring their budgets
Oversee the day-to-day operational side of the Warsaw hub, including office, onboarding, vendors and cross-functional activities
Use AI tools to improve reporting, analysis, automation and everyday Finance & Operations processes
What our Client offers
B2B contract, 10 000 – 15 000 USD/month
Competitive salary, depending on experience
Company stock options
20 paid days off
Private healthcare
MacBook Pro
Hybrid working model – 4 days from the Warsaw office, 1 day remotely
Modern, AI-native working environment
Opportunity to have a direct impact on the company’s growth and international operations
Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and global teams
Access to modern AI tools, including Claude Code and OpenAI Codex
Why this role?
Strategic Finance role with a real influence on business decisions
Combination of Finance leadership + Operations ownership
Direct exposure to senior leadership and key business decisions
Opportunity to build and improve processes in a rapidly growing organization
International environment with a strong focus on AI
High level of autonomy and ownership
Role with both strategic and hands-on responsibilities