Head of Accounting & Financial Operations

Location: Warsaw
Employment Type: Full-Time
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Reports To: CFO

About Pexapark

Pexapark is the trusted provider of PPA benchmark prices, market intelligence, and advisory services for renewable energy.

Offering a comprehensive suite of solutions, we empower energy market participants to build strong investment business cases, execute successful transactions, and optimise portfolio revenues and risk management strategies.

Founded in 2017 by seasoned energy traders, Pexapark has grown into a leading authority on renewable energy pricing and market insights.

Our mission is to accelerate the transition to net zero by fostering an efficient and transparent renewable energy market.

The Role

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our Finance team as our new Head of Accounting & Financial Operations.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, contributing to key financial processes such as budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and analysis. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a collaborative mindset, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. You’ll be working closely with stakeholders across the business to support strategic decision-making and ensure financial accuracy and integrity.

Key Responsibilities:

Overseeing financial operations and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
Developing and implementing accounting policies and procedures.
Managing audits and identifying opportunities for cost savings.
Financial reporting and compliance.
Accounting operations.
Financial controls and governance.
Cash flow and treasury management.
Team leadership and development.
Process improvement and technology.
Partnership and collaboration.

What You’ll Bring:

A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is essential.
Recognised accounting qualifications (ACA, ACCA, CMA, CPA or equivalent).
At least 8–10 years of progressive accounting experience, with 3–5 years in a leadership role.
Proven expertise in financial reporting, auditing, and compliance (exposure to IFRS and US GAAP desirable).
A proactive approach combined with strong attention to detail.
Ability to lead and mentor those around you.
Proficiency in accounting software and financial systems (NetSuite/SAP preferable).
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Agility with a problem-solving mindset, recommending best practice and adapting to current business context.
Strong working knowledge of accounting and operations processes / practices and an appreciation of how to evolve towards best in class using systems and automation.
A good sense of humour.

How We Work

At Pexapark, we have our own way of doing things. The secret sauce that makes up Pexapark’s culture is made up of six ingredients:

Be an entrepreneur – We have a bias to action.
Deliver “WOW” – What we do, we do well.
Put the customer interest first – We help our customers succeed.
Be accountable – Everyone at Pexapark is responsible for success, “If it is to be, it is up to me”.
Systematic and data-driven – We evaluate our decisions for biases and overcome them through data and reflected processes.
Be humble – We admit when we’re wrong and don’t blame each other.

We Offer

The opportunity to substantially influence major decisions in the energy sector, supporting the transition to net zero.
A highly flexible environment with hybrid working possibilities.
Options for equity participation in our company.
The opportunity to travel to company and industry events.
A fun scale-up culture made up of an internationally diverse team of renewable energy experts and seasoned professionals.
A company bonus scheme.

Not sure if you check every box? We’d still love to hear from you! We embrace diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Your unique experiences add value to our team, and a willingness to think big makes you a strong candidate!