Head of Finance (Remote)

International rapidly growing product IT company StellarTech is looking for a Head of Finance. The team member will act as a trusted partner, providing essential support to the COO in overseeing the finance function. In this role, you will lead a team of professionals, oversee all aspects of financial planning, reporting, and control, and implement best practices to help the company achieve its ambitious goals.

Reporting block:

• automate accounting and reporting processes in order to eliminate manual inputs and ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• primary responsible for IFRS consolidated audit from the Company's side (from contracting the auditors till the report is signed).
• supervise accounting function to align it with the Company's goals and policies.
• perform monthly consolidated IFRS and operational reporting and weekly operational reporting.

Controlling block:

• ensures operational targets are set in all respective divisions, aligned with budgets and properly fulfilled.
• propose and implement controls which work as a support for the Company's operations not as a bottleneck.

FP&A block:

• Develop annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-term financial plans.
• Monitor budget adherence and advise on necessary adjustments.
• Analyze financial results, identify key trends, and assess variances against budgets and forecasts.
• Build and maintain financial models to support business planning and decision-making.

Team Leadership:

• Manage, and mentor a high-performing finance team, fostering professional growth and ensuring team alignment with company goals.
• Set clear goals, establish priorities, and provide regular feedback to enhance team effectiveness and motivation.
• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the finance department.

Strategic Financial Leadership:

• Collaborate with the leadership team on strategic initiatives, providing financial insights and actionable recommendations.
• Drive the company's financial strategy, aligning it with long-term business objectives and ensuring sustainable growth.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks, ensuring the company’s financial health and stability.

Requirements:

• Good knowledge of main reporting and tax requirements in different countries.
• Proficiency in IFRS standards, including consolidated reporting and audit preparation.
• Strong skills in building and maintaining financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic decision-making.
• English - Upper intermediate as a minimum.
• Knowledge of financial and regulatory compliance requirements, ensuring alignment with Company policies and industry standards.
• Expert-level skills in Microsoft Excel, including advanced formulas, pivot tables, and macros for financial data manipulation and analysis.
• Ability to analyze complex financial data to provide actionable insights and support strategic initiatives.
• Proficient in communicating financial insights and complex data to non-financial stakeholders, including leadership.

Soft skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective collaboration with colleagues.
• Ability to convey complex financial information in a clear, understandable way to non-financial stakeholders.
• Skilled in identifying financial or operational issues and developing innovative solutions to drive efficiency and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, balancing priorities, and meeting tight deadlines effectively
• Ensuring accuracy in reporting, forecasting, and budgeting to minimize errors and maintain credibility.
• Nice to have:
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to pivot quickly based on new information or changing priorities.

Why You'll Love Working With Us:

• Impactful Work: Your contributions will directly shape the future of our company.
• Innovative Environment: We're all about trying new things and pushing the envelope in EdTech.
• Freedom: flexible role based either remotely or hybrid from one of our offices in Cyprus, Poland.
• Health: we offer Health Insurance package for hybrid mode (Cyprus, Poland) and health corner in the Cyprus office.
• AI solutions: GPT Chat bot/ Chat GPT subscription and other tools.
• Wealth: we offer a competitive salary.
• Balance: flexible paid time off, you get 21 days of annual leave + 10 bank holidays.
• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside passionate professionals who are as driven as you are.