Recently, we had the pleasure of participating in a unique event from the SoDA Finance Live Workshop series, co-organized by JWW, ControllingNOW, and SoDA (Software Development Association Poland). The meeting took place in the inspiring space of TENGO Design in Warsaw and brought together finance industry experts, representatives of controlling departments, as well as owners and CFOs of IT companies to discuss the future of financial process execution in the Polish IT sector.

Key Takeaways from the SoDA Report

The workshop opened with the presentation of key findings from the SoDA report on models of financial process execution in Polish IT companies. The discussion covered:

• Dominant approaches to accounting and controlling,

• Expectations towards finance departments,

• Main challenges in scaling the finance function in rapidly growing tech companies.

Outsourcing or In-House Finance Department? A Model Comparison

The next part of the event focused on comparing outsourced accounting models with maintaining in-house finance departments. Experts presented:

• Advantages and limitations of the outsourcing model,

• Scenarios where it is beneficial to entrust accounting to an external firm,

• The role and importance of the Chief Accountant in the context of external collaboration.

JWW’s experience in delivering outsourced accounting services was showcased as a practical example of a partnership-based approach, process transparency, and advanced digitalization.

Controlling in IT Companies – How to Manage Finances Effectively?

The following segment centered on controlling in the software development sector. Speakers discussed:

• How to effectively build a controlling function from scratch,

• Which tools and reporting models support business decision-making,

• How to organize the flow of information between accounting and controlling to create consistent management data.

Participants also had the opportunity to ask questions and share their own experiences during the Q&A session.

Experience Exchange and Networking

The event concluded with a networking session, during which participants engaged in one-on-one conversations with experts from JWW and ControllingNOW. Topics included choosing the right financial service model, system integration, cooperation with operational departments, and the competencies needed in modern finance teams.

We thank all participants for attending and for the inspiring knowledge exchange!
This event demonstrated that cooperation between accounting and controlling can provide real support in the growth and scaling of IT businesses.

Want to learn more about how JWW supports tech companies in the areas of finance and controlling?
Contact us – we’ll be happy to share our experience.

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