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:
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
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
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
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
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:
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
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
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 auditors and partners
Effective financial flow management, including leveraging funding sources
What’s next?
If this role sounds like a fit — we’d love to hear from you! Just send over your CV and anything else you’d like us to consider.
We’ll review everything within five working days, and if your background matches what we’re looking for, we’ll get in touch to set up a call and get to know each other better.
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