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
Skills
As published by ashby · 11 questions · 4 written answers
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Name, Email, Resume
Short answers (5)
- Phone
- Notice period or earliest start date
- Desired Pay, EUR gross
- LinkedIn URL
- Where are you currently based, and are you open to working fully remotely or from the Warsaw hub (regular visits or relocation)?
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- Is your English proficiency at Upper-Intermediate (B2) level or higher?
- Do you have native or fluent proficiency in Ukrainian?
Written answers (4)
- Please describe your most recent CFO / Finance Director role: company size, industry, team size, and your main areas of ownership. Which part of that scope involved Legal, and how?
- Which corporate and commercial legal matters have you handled hands-on (contracts, governance, licensing, international structures)? Please give one concrete example and your personal role in it.
- Have you led or been significantly involved in an ERP implementation or migration, or a finance automation project? Which system, what was the scale, and what was the outcome?
- Do you have experience in iGaming, fintech, payments or another regulated international industry? Have you supported expansion into new jurisdictions, M&A or cross-border projects? Please briefly describe.