Head of Finance

Elesta; Polska; Hybrid; PLN 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Paid annual leave and sick days

Medical insurance coverage

Fully sponsored international team‑dr​

Job summary

Elesta is seeking a strategic Head of Finance to lead the finance team and shape the company’s financial direction. You will oversee planning, reporting, risk management, and performance improvements while partnering with executives on growth initiatives.

In this senior role, you will manage a small team (3-4 people), drive budgeting and forecasting, ensure regulatory compliance, and optimize financial controls.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance or Accounting; professional certifications preferred.
• 8+ years in finance management with strategic leadership.
• Fluency in Russian and English.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the finance team (3-4 people).
• Formulate and execute financial strategies supporting growth objectives.
• Oversee planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Conduct financial analysis to guide decisions.
• Monitor key metrics and industry trends for opportunities and risks.
• Implement financial controls and liaison with auditors, banks, and investors.

Skills

Leadership

Analytics

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Budgeting

Stakeholder mgmt

Risk mgmt

Regulatory knowledge

Russian/English

ERP systems

Education

Finance, Accounting degree

CPA/CFA/ACCA certification

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Family Office is on the lookout for a forward-thinking and strategic Head of Finance to lead our financial team and drive the financial initiatives. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the financial health of the organization, shaping the financial strategy, managing risks, and optimizing financial performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, manage, and develop the finance team (3-4 ppl), fostering a high-performance culture aligned with company goals.
• Formulate and execute financial strategies that support the company's growth objectives and operational efficiencies.
• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Conduct comprehensive financial analysis to guide decision-making and support strategic initiatives.
• Monitor key financial metrics and industry trends to identify opportunities and risks proactively.
• Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and reporting standards.
• Develop relationships with external stakeholders, including auditors, banks, and investors.
• Implement financial controls and policies to safeguard company assets.
• Participate in executive-level strategy development and provide insights based on financial data.

Requirements

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; professional certifications (e.g., CPA, CFA, ACCA) are preferred.
• Previous experience at a Big Four firm or in investment banking.
• 8+ years of experience in finance management roles, with a proven track record of strategic financial leadership.
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations, reporting standards, and best practices.
• Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Proficiency in financial modeling and forecasting tools.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with experience managing teams.
• Effective communication abilities to present financial information to executive stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to make sound financial decisions and maintain discretion with confidential information.
• Fluency in Russian and English.

Benefits

• Fully remote work, giving you the freedom to work from anywhere while being part of a world-class, high-performance team.
• Paid annual leaves and sick days
• Medical insurance coverage to support your well-being and peace of mind.
• Fully sponsored international team-building once per year in stunning destinations around the world.