Financial Controller EE (junior/mid)  

The Company

Our client is Eat Happy Hana Group (EHHG) https://eathappyhanagroup.com/ an Europe’s largest platform for fresh, hand-made sushi and pan-Asian convenience food. Formed in April 2026 by combining Eat Happy Group and Hana Europe, it runs kiosks and chillers inside leading grocery retailers, with food prepared fresh on site every day.

The Group operates in 14 countries with more than 5,800 points of sale and about 3,500 kiosks, and generated around EUR 1.2 billion in gross sales in 2025. Backed by One Rock Capital Partners, it is integrating the two businesses while continuing to grow. The culture is lean, entrepreneurial and pragmatic.

The Role

We are seeking a Financial Controller for a newly created role based in Warsaw. Reporting directly to the Head of Finance Eastern Europe, you will act as a key deputy and trusted partner for the region.

In this position, you will be responsible for establishing and developing the controlling operations across our EE region, including Poland, the Czechia, and Romania. This role is well-suited for a finance professional with strong analytical skills, a solid financial background, and a practical interest in optimizing and automating reporting processes. 

The ideal candidate takes gradual ownership of financial deliverables, works reliably under tight deadlines, and effectively collaborates across all levels of the organization. We value a pragmatic, hands on professional who can transform complex data into clear, actionable business recommendations while demonstrating a strong commitment to continuous learning. This position requires resilience, strong partnership skills, and the ability to adapt readily to changing business needs. 

The position offers  development opportunities and the potential to expand into broader finance responsibilities over time.

Key Responsibilities

• Deputise for the Head of Finance Eastern Europe in controlling matters
• Harmonise controlling processes, tools and internal controls, bringing in best practice
• Coordinate the annual budget and rolling forecasts across all countries
• Business cases and CAPEX tracking (payback, ROI, NPV)
• Preparing presentations for the Management Board and Headquarters
• Reporting on P&L, headcount (HC), productivity, and sales effectiveness
• Participating in the month-end closing process
• Lead monthly and quarterly reporting for the region, explaining variances against budget and forecast

Candidate Profile

• Fluent English and Polish (knowledge of German or French will be an advantage). 
• Experience in post-merger integration, specifically in aligning financial operations, controlling functions, and reporting systems, will be a strong asset
• Experience with budgeting, rolling forecasts and driver-based models will be a plus
• Strong analytics: variance and margin analysis, cost-to-serve, profitability by country, customer or product
• Co-ownership of the monthly P&L close, including accruals, cost allocations and reconciliation with accounting
• Hands-on experience in operational, commercial or business-unit controlling
• Advanced Excel, proficiency in ERP systems and Power BI; good understanding of management accounting
• A track record of strong performance and growing responsibility in previous roles
• Master’s degree in Finance, Economics or Business
• 3–5 years in controlling, FP&A or audit 

What we offer

In this role, you will have the scope to initiate and implement your own ideas, as well as drive the optimization and automation of our reporting processes.

You will also have the opportunity to collaborate internationally with both the group controlling team and various business partners across the Eastern Europe region. 

We offer a hybrid working model based out of our Warsaw (Bielany) office. Our package includes an annual bonus program linked to the achievement of your individual performance goals. 

Finally, you will work closely with an experienced Head of Finance, who will share her knowledge and provide coaching to support your development into her right-hand partner and eventual deputy within the controlling function.