Head of Finance - R&D

The role

The Head of Finance - R&D will serve as a future CFO for one of the portfolio businesses. This person will manage banking and payment infrastructure, treasury, liquidity, and regulatory compliance.

What you will do

• Develop and implement a multi-jurisdictional banking network for international digital businesses.
• Search, negotiate, and onboard strategic partners including banks, EMI, PSP providers, custodians, and financial platforms.
• Achieve best commercial terms for commissions, payment deferrals, FX rates, and hedging tools.
• Build backup and duplicate payment channels.
• Manage multi-currency liquidity, working capital, cash pooling, and treasury operations.
• Manage complex cross-border transfers (SWIFT, SEPA, ACH).
• Control and minimize treasury costs including FX spreads, acquiring commissions, and bank fees.
• Support bank audits and communicate with compliance and risk teams.
• Ensure long-term stability of banking relationships and payment flows.
• Build end-to-end treasury and financial processes from scratch and partner with founders on Unit Economics, ROI, and financial models.

Required qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as CFO, VP of Finance, or Head of Treasury in fast-growing companies.
• Proven experience opening accounts and building payment processes.
• Deep knowledge of international AML/KYC principles, cross-border compliance, and various jurisdictions.
• Practical experience managing multi-currency funds, FX risks, settlement tools, and commission optimization.
• English language at C1/C2 level.

Benefits

• Maximum autonomy.
• Large-scale challenges.
• Strong environment with experienced founders, top engineers, and marketers.
• Access to SKELAR Platform services (Legal, Finance, HR, Admin, Talent Acquisition, Employer Branding, IT).
• Network and experience exchange.
• Exclusive domain education and training programs.
• Impact on systemic aid to Ukraine through SKELAR foundation.
• Workspaces with gym, climbing wall, green zones in Bali, and libraries.
• Breakfasts and lunches.
• Access to sports training in Kyiv or partial compensation in Warsaw.
• Medical insurance.
• Paid business trips and corporate discounts from partners.

About the company

SKELAR is a venture builder that builds companies. Founders create consumer businesses in sectors like EdTech, Mental health, Petcare, and FashionTech.