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<h2><strong>Chief Financial Officer – Veterinary Clinics Network “Zviropolis”</strong></h2><h3><strong>Business Geography:</strong></h3><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Ukraine:</strong> 6 veterinary clinics (Kyiv)</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Poland:</strong> veterinary clinics (Warsaw)</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Expansion Strategy:</strong> Opening new clinics and entering new countries (international scaling). Business model: 24/7 family-style veterinary care.</p></li></ul><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Role Mission:</strong></p><p style="min-height:1.5em">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.<br>The CFO is a strategic partner to the leadership team and reports directly to the Managing Partner.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em"><br>📌 <strong>Key Areas of Responsibility:</strong></p><h3><strong>1. Financial Strategy & Management</strong></h3><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Develop and implement the group’s financial strategy in line with the network’s expansion plan</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Manage cash flow, capital structure, and investment activity</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Work with various funding sources (banks, partners, investors)</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Prepare financial models, forecasts, and analytical reports for management</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Maintain strong relationships with banks, partners, and investors</p></li></ul><h3><strong>2. Budgeting & Performance Monitoring</strong></h3><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Develop the group’s annual budget</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Build individual P&L plans for each clinic</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Regularly monitor budget execution (monthly/quarterly/annually)</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Analyze variances and provide actionable recommendations</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Continuously optimize financial processes across the group and individual clinics</p></li></ul><h3><strong>3. Financial Controls & Compliance</strong></h3><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Build an effective financial control system</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Develop and enforce unified financial management policies and standards</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Coordinate communication between:</p><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Internal finance team</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Clinic operations managers</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">External auditors, legal firms, and banks</p></li></ul></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Ensure the accuracy, transparency, and timeliness of financial and accounting reporting</p></li></ul><h3><strong>4. Automation & Digitalization</strong></h3><p style="min-height:1.5em">Active involvement in building a modern tech-driven financial management ecosystem:</p><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Develop an in-house veterinary EHR/CRM system based on Creatio</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Implement and integrate local ERP systems across countries</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Build a unified management accounting system</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Collaborate closely with the CIO in automation, forecasting, and control</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Improve data accessibility and business transparency</p></li></ul><h3><strong>5. Team Management</strong></h3><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Build and grow a professional finance team (accounting, controlling, FP&A)</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Establish a collaborative, partnership-based finance function</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Create a strong support system within finance for rapid decision-making</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Build effective relationships with business leaders in all countries, ensuring unified standards and transparency</p></li></ul><p style="min-height:1.5em">📌 <strong>Candidate Requirements:</strong></p><h3><strong>Professional Experience</strong></h3><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">5+ years in senior financial leadership roles (CFO, Head of Finance)</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Experience in international business (ideally Ukraine + EU)</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Strong knowledge of management accounting, budgeting, and financial planning</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Experience working with banks, auditors, legal advisors, and service providers</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Proven track record in finance process automation and CRM/ERP/BI integration</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Experience in financial and operational process optimization</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Proficiency in English: Upper-Intermediate / Advanced level</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Key Competencies</strong></h3><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical thinking</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Strategic financial mindset with strong hands-on involvement</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Comfortable working in dynamic, international environments</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Process-building from scratch and scaling capabilities</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Personal Qualities</strong></h3><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Collaborative, partnership-based communication style</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Structured, responsible, and results-oriented</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Proactive, adaptable to change</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Trusted team player with strong interpersonal skills<br></p></li></ul><p style="min-height:1.5em">📌<strong>Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)</strong></p><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Accuracy and timeliness of management reporting</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Annual and operational budget execution</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Improved efficiency and profitability of clinics and the network</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Successful implementation of CRM/EHR, ERP, and reporting systems</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Quality of engagement with external auditors and partners</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Effective financial flow management, including leveraging funding sources<br></p></li></ul><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>What’s next?</strong></p><p style="min-height:1.5em">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.<br><br>We’ll review everything within <strong>five working days</strong>, 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.</p>

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