Cost Efficiency Director (CFO)
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We are Join Up! & SkyUp Airlines, an international group of companies with Ukrainian DNA. We operate in 10 countries and offer more than 40 destinations uniting over 1500 professionals all over the world. Our mission is creating a travel universe that inspires to celebrate yourself through travel.
As leaders in the Ukrainian travel and aviation industries, we operate with a vision of growth, innovation, and superior customer experiences to transform the future of travel and aviation.
Join Up! tour operator, was founded in 2010 and operates in Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Poland, Romania, Czechia, and Slovakia.
SkyUp Airlines, an international brand founded in 2017, a brave innovator that makes Ukrainian aviation more democratic and open.
If you want to join a team of professionals transforming and developing the aviation industry, then this professional opportunity can be right for you.
We are looking right now for a Cost Efficiency Director for SkyUp to drive sustainable growth by optimizing financial strategies, streamlining reporting and budgeting processes, and ensuring compliance with international standards. Cost Efficiency Director will secure funding, enhance resource efficiency, and support innovation to advance the global expansion.
This is a leadership role, serving as a member of the management board and reporting directly to the CEO.
As the Cost Efficiency Director, you will be responsible for:
Join a multinational team of leaders who are transforming the travel and aviation industry every day and making people's travel dreams come true.
As leaders in the Ukrainian travel and aviation industries, we operate with a vision of growth, innovation, and superior customer experiences to transform the future of travel and aviation.
Join Up! tour operator, was founded in 2010 and operates in Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Poland, Romania, Czechia, and Slovakia.
SkyUp Airlines, an international brand founded in 2017, a brave innovator that makes Ukrainian aviation more democratic and open.
If you want to join a team of professionals transforming and developing the aviation industry, then this professional opportunity can be right for you.
We are looking right now for a Cost Efficiency Director for SkyUp to drive sustainable growth by optimizing financial strategies, streamlining reporting and budgeting processes, and ensuring compliance with international standards. Cost Efficiency Director will secure funding, enhance resource efficiency, and support innovation to advance the global expansion.
This is a leadership role, serving as a member of the management board and reporting directly to the CEO.
As the Cost Efficiency Director, you will be responsible for:
- Financial strategy & growth: Develop and execute financial strategies to optimize resources, drive growth, and support business autonomy.
- Budgeting & reporting: Establish and manage budgeting processes, consolidate group budgets, and oversee IFRS-aligned management reporting.
- Funding & treasury: Secure external financing for expansion, manage cash flow, and optimize treasury operations.
- Cost management: implemention of cost-reduction and operational efficiency improvement programs.
- Tax optimization: Coordinate tax planning and minimize liabilities across all markets.
- Accounting & compliance: Oversee accounting processes and audits, ensuring compliance with internal and international standards.
- Innovation & leadership: Lead the Financial and Fuel Procurement Departments, implement innovative solutions, and manage cross-functional projects to align with strategic goals.
- Assessment of profitability: pricing, fleet, and route network.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
- Professional certifications such as ACCA, CPA, CFA, or equivalent are highly preferred.
- Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive financial leadership experience, including a proven track record in a senior finance role.
- Expertise in building and managing budgeting, reporting, and financial control processes, including IFRS standards.
- Demonstrated experience in securing external financing and managing complex funding projects.
- Strong background in tax planning, international financial management, and compliance.
- Proven experience in implementing cost-reduction and operational efficiency improvement programs.
- Experience in cross-functional leadership and contributing to strategic decision-making as part of a management board or executive team.
- Strategic mindset with the ability to align financial goals with business objectives.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail.
- Proven leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and drive innovation.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills to engage with stakeholders, including owners, investors, and financial institutions.
- Familiarity with the specifics of multinational operations and diverse markets.
- Fluency in English (additional languages are an advantage).
- Readiness to learn a new field (we are looking for candidates from different industries).
- A leadership position and career in a large innovative international fast-growing company.
- The chance to shape and drive Business strategy across the aviation and travel sectors.
- Competitive compensation (salary package to be discussed based on experience).
- Flexible working arrangements (with potential for remote work).
- The opportunity to join the Management Board and influence business strategy at the highest level.
- A culture of openness, equality and support.
- Corporate health insurance after probation period
- Corporate discounts from Join Up! & SkyUp.
Join a multinational team of leaders who are transforming the travel and aviation industry every day and making people's travel dreams come true.