Head of Finance

Key Responsibilities

• Own accurate and timely monthly quarterly and annual financial reporting for MET Czech Republic in line with Group requirements and local statutory standards.
• Coordinate the annual budget rolling forecasts and business planning process working closely with the CEO and relevant business stakeholders.
• Prepare clear management information variance analysis and financial insights to support operational and commercial decision-making.
• Maintain an effective local control environment and ensure that payments approvals and financial transactions follow Group policies and delegated authorities.
• Monitor liquidity and cash flow prepare short- and medium-term cash forecasts and coordinate funding and banking topics with Group Treasury.
• Coordinate local accounting statutory accounts audit activities tax filings and other finance-related compliance requirements with internal and external experts.
• Oversee VAT corporate tax and relevant energy-sector tax or duty processes ensuring timely and accurate information and submissions.
• Support invoicing receivables credit control and KYC-related finance processes in cooperation with commercial and operational teams.
• Coordinate financial guarantees and other finance documentation required for energy-market operations and commercial activities.
• Guide and support the local finance resource(s) while working effectively with shared and Group-level finance functions.
• Identify practical opportunities to simplify standardize and digitalize finance processes.
• Contribute to selected local projects and business cases with financial analysis and implementation support.

Qualifications :

Experience

• Approximately 45 years of relevant experience across financial controlling reporting accounting audit or finance business partnering.
• Experience in a Finance Manager Senior Controller Head of Controlling or similar role with readiness to take broader ownership of a local finance function.
• Practical knowledge of Czech accounting statutory reporting and tax compliance requirements.
• Experience in the energy sector energy trading utilities or another regulated and commercially dynamic industry is strongly preferred.
• Previous experience in a Big Four audit or advisory environment is an advantage but not essential.
• Experience working in an international group or matrix organization is beneficial.

Education

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Finance Accounting Economics Business Administration or a related field.
• ACCA CPA or another relevant professional qualification is an advantage.

Technical Expertise

• Strong financial reporting controlling budgeting and forecasting capabilities.
• Working knowledge of Czech statutory accounting VAT and corporate tax processes.
• Good understanding of cash-flow management internal controls and audit coordination.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP consolidation reporting or business-intelligence tools is an advantage.
• Ability to translate financial data into concise and practical business recommendations.

Skills & Competencies

• Hands-on structured and dependable approach with strong attention to detail.
• Commercial mindset and confidence working with both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• Ownership mentality sound judgement and the ability to prioritize in a growing organization.
• Clear communication style and willingness to challenge constructively.
• Collaborative pragmatic and improvement-oriented way of working.
• Ability to balance operational execution with a broader view of business performance.

Languages

• Fluent Czech is required.
• Fluent English is required for regular cooperation across MET Group.

Additional Information :

Why Join MET Czech Republic

• Take ownership of a broad local finance agenda with direct visibility to business leadership.
• Join an international energy group while working in an entrepreneurial and hands-on local environment.
• Gain exposure to the commercial and operational dynamics of the Czech energy market.
• Work closely with experienced colleagues across multiple countries and Group functions.
• Contribute to building efficient finance processes and supporting the continued development of the Czech business.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time