Financial Controller

Headway is a global EdTech startup with Ukrainian roots that provides microlearning solutions trusted by 50M+ users in 140+ countries. It is included in the GSV 150, the Global Silicon Valley’s list of the world’s most transformative digital learning and workforce skills companies.

Headway is a team of Ukrainians who work for victory and launch initiatives to help their country. More details arehere.

The company was founded in 2019. In 4 years, the team grew from 3 to over 200 people and opened offices in Kyiv, Warsaw, Nicosia, and London.

Products by Headway help develop millions of people worldwide through concise formats of educational content: summaries, courses, games, and infographics.

The company’s flagship product is the Headway app. It offers 15-minute text and audio summaries of nonfiction bestsellers, as well as daily insights and gamified challenges. The app is the world’s most downloaded app in the book summary niche and is among the top 10 most downloaded educational apps in the US on App Store and Google Play. In 2023, Headway received the Editors' Choice award from the App Store and hit the US App Store home screen as App of the Day five times.

We are looking for a detail-oriented Financial Controller to join our team. You will be responsible for various tasks, including ensuring accurate financial records, risk identification and mitigation, payments reconciliation with key suppliers and partners, and ad-hoc reports to senior management. Your role will involve monitoring payment schedules and providing valuable insights to support financial operations. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in finance, exceptional analytical skills, and a solid understanding of financial principles and practices.

The position offers a compelling opportunity to impact the company’s results directly. You will work closely with top management, collaborating on strategic decisions and initiatives. This position also allows you to take ownership and responsibility for critical aspects of our financial operations, allowing you to contribute significantly to the company’s success.

What will you do:

1. Control the correctness of reporting processes and results:

• Conduct periodical manual recalculation of key reporting items to create a controlling environment to identify possible mistakes.

2. Risk Control Participation:

• Participate in the company’s risk control system development and monitor compliance with the risk matrix.

3. Payment Control:

• Reconcile received invoices against expense records in the company’s financial systems.
• Maintain a payment calendar for key suppliers, track outgoing and incoming payments, monitor payment deadlines, and ensure timely payments.

4. Subscription Management:

• Create and manage the list of subscriptions, collaborating with Operations and Development Operations to optimize subscriptions.
• Oversee and control subscription costs.

What do you need to join us:

• 1−2 years of work experience as a Financial Controller or similar role is a plus.
• Strong understanding of financial principles, accounting standards, and analysis.
• Proficient in financial software and MS Office applications, with advanced Excel skills.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent attention to details and accuracy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated integrity and ethical behavior.
• Upper-intermediate or higher English level.

What do we offer:

Professional and personal growth

• Work in an ambitious team on a socially important product in education.
• Space for implementing your ideas.
• Personal development plan.
• Access to corporate knowledge base and professional communities.
• Compensation for learning the English language, external training, and courses.
• Constant exchange of experience with specialists of our team and other projects.

Your health is crucial to us

• Medical insurance.
• Company doctor and massage in the office.
• 100% payment of sick leave.
• Sports: stretching, yoga, boxing, etc.

Corporate holidays

We go on a week-paid holiday to rest and recharge twice a year.

Working schedule:

This is a full-time position with a hybrid remote option. It means that you can decide and approve with your manager: whether you want to work from the office, remotely, or combine these options.

Are you interested?

Send your CV!