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CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER – VETERINARY CLINICS NETWORK “ZVIROPOLIS” BUSINESS GEOGRAPHY: - Ukraine: 6 veterinary clinics (Kyiv) - Poland: veterinary clinics (Warsaw) - Expansion Strategy: Opening new clinics and entering new countries (international scaling). Business model: 24/7 family-style veterinary care. Role Mission: To ensure transparent, well-managed, and sustainable financial growth of the group by building an effective financial infrastructure and preparing the company for international scaling. The CFO is a strategic partner to the leadership team and reports directly to the Managing Partner. 📌 Key Areas of Responsibility: 1. FINANCIAL STRATEGY & MANAGEMENT - Develop and implement the group’s financial strategy in line with the network’s expansion plan - Manage cash flow, capital structure, and investment activity - Work with various funding sources (banks, partners, investors) - Prepare financial models, forecasts, and analytical reports for management - Maintain strong relationships with banks, partners, and investors 2. BUDGETING & PERFORMANCE MONITORING - Develop the group’s annual budget - Build individual P&L plans for each clinic - Regularly monitor budget execution (monthly/quarterly/annually) - Analyze variances and provide actionable recommendations - Continuously optimize financial processes across the group and individual clinics 3. FINANCIAL CONTROLS & COMPLIANCE - Build an effective financial control system - Develop and enforce unified financial management policies and standards - Coordinate communication between: - Internal finance team - Clinic operations managers - External auditors, legal firms, and banks - Ensure the accuracy, transparency, and timeliness of financial and accounting reporting 4. AUTOMATION & DIGITALIZATION Active involvement in building a modern tech-driven financial management ecosystem: - Develop an in-house veterinary EHR/CRM system based on Creatio - Implement and integrate local ERP systems across countries - Build a unified management accounting system - Collaborate closely with the CIO in automation, forecasting, and control - Improve data accessibility and business transparency 5. TEAM MANAGEMENT - Build and grow a professional finance team (accounting, controlling, FP&A) - Establish a collaborative, partnership-based finance function - Create a strong support system within finance for rapid decision-making - Build effective relationships with business leaders in all countries, ensuring unified standards and transparency 📌 Candidate Requirements: PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE - 5+ years in senior financial leadership roles (CFO, Head of Finance) - Experience in international business (ideally Ukraine + EU) - Strong knowledge of management accounting, budgeting, and financial planning - Experience working with banks, auditors, legal advisors, and service providers - Proven track record in finance process automation and CRM/ERP/BI integration - Experience in financial and operational process optimization - Proficiency in English: Upper-Intermediate / Advanced level KEY COMPETENCIES - Financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical thinking - Strategic financial mindset with strong hands-on involvement - Comfortable working in dynamic, international environments - Process-building from scratch and scaling capabilities PERSONAL QUALITIES - Collaborative, partnership-based communication style - Structured, responsible, and results-oriented - Proactive, adaptable to change - Trusted team player with strong interpersonal skills 📌Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) - Accuracy and timeliness of management reporting - Annual and operational budget execution - Improved efficiency and profitability of clinics and the network - Successful implementation of CRM/EHR, ERP, and reporting systems - Quality of engagement with external audito