Chief Financial Officer (Veterinary Clinics Network)

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