Chief Financial Officer for an International IT Services Company

Chief Financial Officer for an International IT Services Company

AVentures Capital portfolio company

Location: Kyiv, Ukraine Employment: Full-time

About AVentures Capital

AVentures Capital is a leading investment fund focused on software technology businesses serving the US market and leveraging R&D capabilities in Central and Eastern Europe and Latin America.

About the role

A portfolio company of AVentures Capital is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer to lead its Finance, Accounting, Legal, and Compliance functions.

The company generates $20+ million in annual revenue, employs 600+ people, and operates through eight legal entities across EU, Ukraine, the United States, and India.

Reporting directly to the CEO, the CFO will partner with the leadership team to shape strategy, improve financial performance, strengthen commercial and pricing discipline, and support effective resource allocation and long-term profitability. The role oversees a 27-person team covering Accounting, Treasury, Financial Planning & Analysis, and Legal.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the CEO and leadership team to translate company strategy into financial plans, budgets, forecasts, performance targets, and resource allocation decisions.
• Lead business financial performance management, including KPIs, management reporting, variance analysis, and corrective action planning with business leaders.
• Own the financial terms of commercial offers, reviewing client contracts and statements of work and supporting Sales and Delivery on pricing, discounts, payment terms and commercial risk.
• Develop pricing and commercial models for new services and lead periodic reviews of global price lists with the commercial team.
• Analyze business, client and project profitability, cost efficiency and investment returns; identify and implement opportunities to improve financial results.
• Oversee IFRS reporting and coordinate the external audit, ensuring timely and accurate financial information.
• Communicate financial results, forecasts, risks and recommendations to executive leadership, investors and the board, as applicable.
• Own cash flow forecasting, daily liquidity management, payment planning and working capital management across the group.
• Manage banking relationships and mandates across jurisdictions; source, negotiate and manage working capital, trade and supply chain finance facilities, including client early payment programmes.
• Manage capital allocation, financing and fundraising activities, and oversee M&A transactions where applicable.
• Oversee accounting, tax compliance, financial controls and governance across all group entities.
• Lead the Legal function, including client, supplier and partnership contracting; corporate governance and holding structure; employment, subcontractor and relocation support; and counterparty due diligence.
• Oversee data privacy, ethics, intellectual property and ESG programmes, including related certifications and audits.
• Identify, assess and mitigate financial risks, including currency, credit, market and operational risks.
• Develop scalable financial systems, processes and reporting that provide accurate, actionable information for business decisions.
• Lead and develop the Finance, Accounting, Treasury, FP&A and Legal teams, driving change and improving operational effectiveness.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in corporate finance, accounting, auditing, controlling or a related field, including experience managing financial processes or teams.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial frameworks, financial controls and core finance processes.
• Proven experience developing or improving finance functions, financial processes and reporting systems.
• Experience managing finance, accounting and tax matters across multiple jurisdictions.
• Commercial finance experience, including pricing, deal structuring, commercial contract review and partnering with Sales on proposals, discounts and payment terms.
• Experience managing banking relationships across jurisdictions and securing working capital, trade finance or debt facilities.
• Experience leading or directly overseeing an in-house Legal and Compliance team within an international group.
• Strong business partnering skills, with the ability to challenge assumptions, influence strategic and operational decisions, and drive performance improvements.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management experience, including driving change and improving operational effectiveness.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, communication, stakeholder management, and organizational skills.
• Resilience, adaptability and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Upper-intermediate to advanced English proficiency.
• A degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or a related field, or an equivalent qualification
• Ready to consider candidates outside of Ukraine, based in Poland.

Desirable experience

• Experience in a SaaS or subscription-based business, with an understanding of recurring revenue metrics, unit economics, and growth and profitability drivers.
• M&A, investment, or fundraising experience.
• Big Four experience.
• ACCA, CPA, or a comparable professional qualification.

Please apply with your CV or résumé.