Financial Controller

The Financial Controller we are looking for will preferably be located in Ukraine and will be part of the Ukrainian Finance Team together with local Chief Bookkeepers, Bookkeepers, Accountants and Economists. You will be working together on a day-to-day basis with our Controller Ukraine located in the Netherlands and will be reporting to the CFO also based in Amsterdam.
Our entities have their own local finance experts. Together with the financial professionals on Holding level, they form the Finance Team of around 35 people lead by our CFO.
Responsibilities
Preparation of the company’s annual budget, forecasts, and regular updates of financial plans
Monitoring budget performance, analyzing variances between actual and planned results, and preparing explanations
Preparation and review of monthly reports for the Holding Company
Analysis of financial results, revenues, costs, cost of sales, profitability, and margins
Preparation of financial models, forecasts, and scenario analyses to support management decision-making
Preparation of annual financial statements and information required for the audit process
Control of the correct recording of financial transactions and maintenance of balance sheet reconciliations
Cooperation with external auditors, accountants, and consultants on financial and tax matters
Oversight of VAT and other tax-related matters
Participation in the improvement of management accounting, financial processes, procedures, and internal controls
Ensuring transparency of financial information for management and other stakeholders
Participation in business projects, including ERP system implementation and improvement, as well as automation of financial processes
Performing other financial and analytical tasks as requested by management
Can oversee and prioritize work of the local finance team
Supports local financial team and follows up more complicated questions.
Candidate profile
Studied Accountancy or Business Economics
Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience gained in business or in audit practice at an auditing firm.
Process thinker
Practical attitude, strong communication skills and pro-active, no-nonsense mentality
Accurate, good analytical skills, independent, team player
Willing to business travel
Decisive personality who is not afraid to approach people and who can deal with resistance
Good IT skills, including advanced knowledge of MS Excel and experience with 1C / BAS; knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O is preferred.
Fluent in Ukrainian and English
What we offer
Competitive salary, based on the results of the interview.
Possibility of remote work.
Employment in a stable international company with 100% Dutch capital.
Official employment and the possibility of reservation from military mobilization for eligible employees.
Opportunities for international business travel.
About The Company
With approximately 20,000 hectares of fertile farmland, Dutch owned company Bontrup is a pioneer in sustainable agriculture in northeastern Ukraine. For almost 20 years, we have worked closely with local partners, drawing on our agricultural heritage to accelerate innovation and digitalization. Each year, we produce approximately 100,000 tons of grains, oilseeds and feed crops for both domestic and international markets.

Work arrangement
Yes