Chief Financial & Legal Officer

We are seeking an experienced Chief Financial & Legal Officer to oversee financial operations and legal affairs within a growing international business. This executive position requires a strong background in financial leadership, complemented by practical legal expertise and the ability to navigate complex commercial and regulatory environments.

The role focuses on strengthening financial performance, optimizing internal operations, and establishing a reliable financial and legal framework to support long-term growth and expansion into new markets.

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic direction and operational leadership across Finance, Accounting, and Legal, developing effective teams, clear accountability, and well-structured internal workflows

• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and performance analysis, delivering actionable insights to support executive decisions and business priorities

• Develop financial models and evaluate the commercial viability of investments, partnerships, expansion opportunities, and other strategic initiatives

• Modernize financial operations through process standardization, automation, reporting improvements, and ERP implementation or migration

• Manage corporate and commercial legal matters, including contractual arrangements, corporate governance, licensing obligations, and regulatory compliance

• Ensure appropriate oversight of tax, audit, financial controls, and legal requirements, identifying potential risks and implementing effective mitigation measures

• Provide integrated financial and legal guidance on business development initiatives, international operations, and complex commercial transactions

• Collaborate closely with the CEO and executive stakeholders, translating financial and legal considerations into practical recommendations that support sustainable business growth

Requirements:

• Demonstrated success in a senior financial leadership position, such as CFO, Finance Director, or equivalent, with substantial exposure to legal matters or direct responsibility for the Legal function

• Advanced knowledge of corporate finance and FP&A, including financial modelling, budget management, forecasting, liquidity planning, and executive-level reporting

• Practical understanding of corporate and commercial law, with experience handling contractual matters, international legal entities, governance requirements, and regulatory obligations

• Solid expertise in taxation, audit procedures, internal financial controls, and compliance, with the ability to manage interconnected financial and legal risks

• Proven involvement in financial transformation projects, particularly ERP deployment or migration, workflow optimization, and automation initiatives

• Strong business judgment and the ability to evaluate commercial opportunities from financial, legal, and operational perspectives

• Ability to interpret complex information, identify key implications, and provide clear recommendations to senior decision-makers

• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and influence strategic decisions

• English at Upper-Intermediate level or higher, with the ability to communicate confidently in an international business environment

• Native or fluent proficiency in Ukrainian for day-to-day professional communication

Would be a plus:

• Professional background in iGaming, FinTech, Payments, or another internationally regulated sector

• Experience establishing or scaling business operations across multiple jurisdictions

• Involvement in M&A transactions, investment projects, corporate reorganizations, or complex international business arrangements

What's in it for you:

• Executive-level responsibility with the opportunity to shape financial and legal strategy and influence long-term business development

• Exposure to international operations, diverse markets, and cross-border business challenges

• A dynamic environment where new ideas and strategic initiatives can be implemented efficiently

• Remote working opportunities and flexible cooperation arrangements

• Opportunities for professional growth and development within an expanding international business