Head of Finance

Mate academy - an EdTech startup with a technological, gamified, AI-powered LMS platform where people learn IT specialties.

🤘Already, 6000+ graduates have landed their first IT jobs in just 4 months of training.

🌎 Successfully launched our business in Poland and Brazil and have plans to expand to other countries. As part of Mate, you'll also get exposure to Rist Labs , our cofounding studio building ethical, AI-powered B2C products.

We're looking for a Head of Finance to become our CFO's right hand. As our current CFO moves into a broader strategic role within the company, you'll gradually take ownership of their day-to-day responsibilities and grow into leading the finance function. This is a business-facing finance role - you'll influence planning, unit economics, forecasting, and strategic decisions, not just reporting.

Your qualities and skills that will be valued

• 4+ years of overall experience in finance, including 1+ year of experience managing a team (3-5 people).
• Experience in FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) or as a Finance Business Partner.
• Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, and financial planning.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience building financial models from scratch.
• English (Intermediate+) for regular collaboration with teams in Poland and Brazil.
• Strong business orientation and the ability to communicate effectively with different departments.
• High ownership, structured thinking, and a fast learning mindset.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-moving, high-growth environment where priorities evolve quickly.
• Ability to balance a controlling function with flexibility and collaboration.

Your additional advantages

• Experience in a Big Four company (Audit, Management Consulting, or Advisory).
• ACCA certification.
• Experience in large product companies or international corporations.
• Experience working with business metrics and optimizing business processes.
• Negotiation skills.

Your responsibilities will include

• Running management reporting process.
• Unit economics analysis.
• Building and maintaining financial forecasts.
• Participating in tax-related projects.
• Gradually taking over the majority of the CFO's functions.
• Working with full autonomy in managing financial processes.
• Identifying and solving business problems, and optimizing processes.
• Acting as a key contributor to business decision-making and influencing business metrics.
• Working with multiple geographies and business models.

We offer

• Your voice matters - you won't just follow a plan, you'll help make it.
• A no-bullshit culture with 0% bureaucracy.
• A team that shares knowledge and isn't afraid to make mistakes.
• The top EdTech product in Ukraine.
• Competitive salary, regular reviews, Gig contract collaboration.
• Paid sick leave & 22 working days annual vacation.
• Self-development days for continuous learning.
• Personal crisis leave, arranged individually.
• Financial assistance in a medical emergency or if your home was damaged due to war.
• English courses and learning budget.
• Apple equipment.
• Pet-friendly office in central Kyiv with shelter.
• Company-paid lunches.
• Relocation bonus.

Recruitment process

• Screening interview with HR.
• Test Assignment.
• Technical interview with CFO.
• Final interview with the CFO and CEO.
• Reference check.
• Job Offer.