Financial Manager in Hiringwise

 Location: Kyiv, 100% office work

A Ukrainian software-development start-up with clients in the US, UK and EU is hiring a Financial Manager.

This role will work closely with the Finance Director and act as their deputy in key financial processes. In the future, the position is expected to lead part of the finance team as the company grows.

Expertise & Qualities:

• Solid finance background – 3+ years of experience.
• Cost and performance focus – solid experience with cost analysis, cost closing, and plan vs. actual (variance) analysis.
• Accounting understanding – good knowledge of accounting principles and financial statements, with the ability to reconcile management reports with accounting data.
• Budgeting expertise – experience preparing and monitoring budgets, forecasts, and financial plans.
• Clear communication – confident explaining figures to finance and non-finance colleagues; working English at B1–B2 level or above.
• Reliability & integrity – handles sensitive data with care and follows established rules.

Key Responsibilities & Challenges:

• Cost management & closing – oversee cost closing processes, ensure accurate cost allocation and maintain transparency of the company’s cost structure.
• Plan vs. actual analysis – perform regular variance analysis, identify key deviations and provide insights to management.
• Budgeting & forecasting – support and improve the company’s budgeting process, including financial planning and performance tracking.
• Financial reporting – prepare management reports and financial analyses to support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Accounting alignment – work closely with internal and external accountants to ensure consistency between management reporting and accounting records.
• Cash and financial control – support monitoring of cash flows, financial discipline and compliance with financial policies.
• Process improvement – help improve financial processes, reporting structures and internal controls.
• Leadership development – gradually take responsibility for coordinating and mentoring part of the finance team as it grows.

If you combine strong finance skills with a drive for efficiency and clear reporting, we’d like to hear from you.