Global Finance Director
Company Description
People Can Fly is one of the leading independent AAA game development studios. Our international team consists of hundreds of talented individuals working from offices in Poland, the UK, Ireland, the US, and Canada, as well as remotely across the globe.
Founded in 2002, we made our mark on the shooter genre with titles such as Painkiller, Bulletstorm, Gears of War: Judgment, and Outriders. As one of the most experienced Unreal Engine studios in the industry, we continue to expand on our expertise and push the boundaries of what’s possible in game development.
Our creative teams are currently working on several exciting titles: Gears of War: E-Day developed in collaboration with Microsoft; Project Echo for KRAFTON; and Lost Rift, an original IP we are developing in-house under our self-publishing model. We are also exploring new platforms and experiences with VR and other unannounced projects.
With over 20 years of experience, PCF continues to explore new horizons. We aim to combine our expertise with the creativity of the best and most forward-thinking talent in the industry, building the next generation of action games for players worldwide.
If you join us on this journey, you’ll have the chance to perfect your craft, expand your knowledge, and work alongside industry leaders to create unique, unforgettable experiences for gamers everywhere.
Job Description
Role Purpose:
The Global Finance Director is responsible for leading the global finance function across People Can Fly, ensuring robust financial governance, operational excellence and strategic financial leadership across all international studios and legal entities.
As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, the role partners closely with the CEO and senior leaders to drive business performance, support sustainable growth and enable informed commercial decision-making. The position is accountable for global financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, treasury, statutory compliance, project financial management, financial controls, risk management and continuous improvement across the finance function.
This role requires a leader who is equally comfortable shaping financial strategy as they are engaging in the operational detail, fostering a culture of ownership, accountability and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
Global Financial Leadership
- Lead the global finance function across all People Can Fly entities.
- Develop and execute the Group's financial strategy in partnership with the CEO.
- Provide strategic financial advice and commercial insight to the Executive Leadership Team.
- Establish and maintain robust financial governance, policies and internal controls.
- Ensure accurate, timely and consistent financial reporting across the Group.
Financial Planning & Analysis
- Lead annual budgeting, forecasting and long-range financial planning.
- Monitor studio and projects profitability, performance and financial health.
- Deliver executive dashboards, KPIs and actionable business insights.
- Support investment decisions, business cases and strategic initiatives.
Financial Operations
- Oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Treasury, General Ledger and Financial Reporting.
- Ensure timely month-end, quarter-end and year-end close processes.
- Drive consistency and best practice across all finance operations.
- Ensure effective project costing and financial reporting.
Compliance, Treasury & Risk
- Ensure compliance with IFRS, statutory, tax and regulatory requirements.
- Lead relationships with auditors, banks, tax advisors and regulatory authorities.
- Oversee global cash flow forecasting, liquidity and working capital.
- Manage financial risk, insurance and governance frameworks.
Systems & Continuous Improvement
- Champion continuous improvement across the global finance function, identifying opportunities to simplify, standardise and optimise processes.
- Evaluate, implement and leverage emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), automation and digital tools, to improve efficiency, reporting accuracy and decision-making.
- Drive initiatives that reduce manual effort, shorten reporting cycles and enable the finance team to focus on higher-value business partnering activities.
- Continuously review finance systems, workflows and controls to eliminate inefficiencies and enhance scalability across the organisation.
- Promote a culture of innovation, encouraging the adoption of modern technologies and data-driven ways of working.
- Own finance systems, reporting capabilities and data quality improvements.
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, scalability and business performance.
Leadership
- Lead, coach and develop a high-performing global finance team.
- Promote collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.
- Support recruitment, succession planning and capability development.
Leadership Expectations:
At People Can Fly, we thrive in an entrepreneurial environment where ownership, accountability and action matter. We value people who are proactive, pragmatic and solution-oriented, taking initiative to drive meaningful progress at pace while maintaining a high standard of quality. We look for leaders who connect ideas, collaborate across teams and continuously seek better ways of working
People Can Fly leaders are expected to combine strategic leadership with a hands-on approach. The Global Finance Director will be visible, engaged and willing to roll up their sleeves when required, balancing long-term strategy with operational execution.
The successful candidate will proactively identify opportunities, solve problems, remove obstacles and take ownership beyond traditional functional boundaries where needed. No task is considered beneath a leader, and success is achieved through leading by example, remaining close to the business and delivering results through action, collaboration and accountability.
Demonstrates curiosity and a continuous improvement mindset, actively seeking new technologies, including AI and automation, to improve the effectiveness, efficiency and scalability of the finance function.
Qualifications
- Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related discipline.
- Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent) preferred.
- 10+ years' senior finance leadership experience.
- Experience leading global finance teams (experience with multinational organisations is preferred)
- Strong knowledge of IFRS and international financial reporting.
- Strong experience in FP&A, treasury, budgeting and financial controls.
- Excellent commercial acumen, analytical capability and stakeholder management.
- Fluent English (written and spoken). Polish or French is a plus.
- Demonstrated experience leading finance transformation, process optimisation or digital transformation initiatives.
- Experience implementing automation, AI solutions or emerging technologies to improve finance operations and business performance.
- Proven ability to identify opportunities to reduce manual processes, improve reporting efficiency and deliver measurable productivity gains.
- Experience evaluating and implementing finance systems, reporting tools and business intelligence platforms.
- Strong understanding of how technology and data can enhance financial planning, reporting, forecasting and operational decision-making.
Nice to Have
- Experience in the video games, technology or software industry.
- Experience supporting multiple international legal entities.
- Experience with ERP transformation and finance system implementations.
- Experience with government grants, R&D tax incentives and public company reporting.
Additional Information
- Private medical healthcare including dental treatment for PCF members and their families (Signal Iduna).
- MultiSport card for you and your family members or friends.
- Free library with a wide range of games and books you have unlimited access to.
- In-company Polish and English language classes.
- Fresh fruit, snacks, and beverages for everyone in the office.
- Flexible working hours.
- Free virtual health and mental wellbeing sessions are included in the plan for members and their dependents.
- Personal development opportunities and ability to work in a global environment.
- Work in a creative team with people full of passion for what they do.
We are committed to an inclusive and diverse work culture. PCF is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status or any legally protected status.