Head of Finance

Kyiv. Posted 15 days ago

The role

The Head of Finance will take full ownership of the finance function for the Ukrainian subsidiary. This person will implement HQ finance processes, manage accounting, tax, treasury, and controls, and lead an ERP initiative.

What you will do

Implement HQ finance policies, accounting guidelines and reporting standards in the Ukrainian entity.
Deliver monthly close and group reporting packages to HQ formats and deadlines.
Define local management accounting within group standards.
Run the local budgeting process according to HQ methodology and calendar.
Own treasury including payment calendar, bank relationships, and NBU currency control.
Manage the financial relationship with HQ including funding models and transfer pricing compliance.
Act as internal owner of outsourced accounting and tax advisors.
Set accounting rules for inventory and assets.
Own financial controls for delegation of authority, procure-to-pay, payroll, and military customer contracts.
Lead the ERP initiative from requirements to go-live.

Required qualifications

8+ years in finance
3+ years as Head of Finance or Finance Director in manufacturing, hardware, electronics, automotive or industrial service
Track record of building or significantly upgrading management accounting and financial controls
Practical knowledge of Ukrainian tax and accounting, IFRS, NBU currency control and transfer pricing
Experience in a subsidiary of an international group, working under group policies and reporting deadlines
Experience managing outsourced accounting and tax providers as the internal owner
Hands-on experience personally leading ERP projects
BAS required
Strong command of budgeting, P&L, cash flow and balance sheet
Fluent English (B2+/C1)
Master’s degree in Finance, Economics or a related field

Nice to have

SAP implementation is a strong plus

About the company

ARX is a dual-use technology company that specializes in developing autonomous unmanned systems and sensors for the European defence sector.