Head of Managerial Accounting & Budgeting

SFORS is a trading company where traders succeed! We trade in the global financial markets and are among the key prop trading players and pre-market trading leaders. Our company owes its 20 years of success in the stock market to constantly investing in talent development, trading technologies, progressive risk management models, and effective trading strategies — all of which drive trader success. SFORS relies exclusively on proprietary funds instead of third-party investments. Our team currently includes over 450 specialists, most of them traders. Now we are looking for a Head of Managerial Accounting & Budgeting to lead budgeting, planning, and management reporting across all countries of the Group. This is a strategic leadership role with direct exposure to the CFO and board. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality financial reporting and providing insights that support key business decisions. Responsibilities Own the full budgeting and planning process across all countries, ensuring reliable consolidation at the Group level and on-time delivery every cycle. Build unified P&L and cash flow reporting by combining revenue and cost sides, country-level reporting, and cost allocations across countries. Prepare consolidated and per-country management reporting for top management and the board, ensuring a full reporting cycle with analytical conclusions and recommendations. Lead the development of the management accounting methodology within the ERP system, defining analytical dimensions, accounting policies, reference data (chart of accounts, cash flow lines, mappings), and reporting standards in alignment with business needs and the CFO. Gather business requirements and translate them into functional requirements for ERP implementation partners and internal BI teams, ensuring the ERP and reporting infrastructure supports management reporting needs. Design management reporting templates and define requirements for BI dashboards and reports. Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timely delivery of management reporting based on ERP data, maintaining high reporting standards across the Group. Reconcile management reporting against audited financial statements and accounting data on a regular basis. Build financial models, scenario forecasts, and cost-optimization recommendations to support business decision-making. Lead, develop, and grow the FP&A team, including hiring, onboarding, performance reviews, and regular 1:1 meetings. Required Experience Solid knowledge of IFRS and experience preparing group reporting across multiple jurisdictions, currencies, and legal entities, including consolidation. Proven ability to build the three core financial statements from scratch in Excel, including chart of accounts, transaction mapping, and reconciliations. Experience building management reporting from the ground up and presenting conclusions directly to C-level executives. Proven experience developing and implementing management accounting methodologies within ERP systems, including defining accounting structures, analytical dimensions, chart of accounts, cash flow structures, mappings, and reporting standards. Experience gathering business requirements and translating them into functional specifications for ERP implementation partners and BI teams. Experience designing management reporting frameworks and defining requirements for BI dashboards and reporting solutions. Experience working with ERP implementation or transformation projects, collaborating with Finance, IT, and external implementation partners. Experience managing and growing multi-functional teams, including successful hiring and employee development. Experience leading transformation initiatives by improving and accelerating processes, driving automation, and modernizing management accounting. Prior experience in a Head-level role is preferred. Background in dynamic, fast-growing IT or product companies is strongly preferred. Experience in a Big Four audit firm is a strong plus. ACCA certification (or equivalent) is a strong plus. Higher education in Finance, Economics, or Accounting & Audit. Languages English: Upper-Intermediate (B2) or above. Ukrainian: Native or fluent proficiency. Soft Skills Strong communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with both leadership and team members while balancing business needs with team capacity. Ability to build strong cross-functional relationships across the organization. Excellent prioritization skills in a fast-paced, high-workload environment. Strong organizational and project management skills across multiple stakeholders. Experience acting as a change leader, successfully driving transformation initiatives. What We Offer Competitive and performance-aligned compensation package. Clear opportunities for long-term professional growth and strategic career development. A high-trust, collaborative environment with a strong ownership culture. Direct exposure to business decision-making with an opportunity to make a meaningful impact. In Addition, We Provide Corporate housing access — up to 2–3 weeks of free accommodation per year in Larnaca (Cyprus) for vacations, business trips, or work-related travel. Comprehensive health insurance, including annual medical check-ups. Psychological support program (up to four sessions per month). Partial compensation for tennis training, gym memberships, other sports activities, rehabilitation, massages, and participation in competitions, including international events. Partial reimbursement for external professional education and certifications. Full access to internal educational, cultural, and entertainment initiatives, including guest lectures.