Chief Financial Officer (Veterinary Clinics Network)

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER – VETERINARY CLINICS NETWORK “ZVIROPOLIS”

BUSINESS GEOGRAPHY

• Ukraine: 6 veterinary clinics (Kyiv)
• Poland: veterinary clinics (Warsaw)
• Expansion Strategy: Opening new clinics and entering new countries (international scaling). Business model: 24/7 family-style veterinary care.

Role Mission

To ensure transparent, well-managed, and sustainable financial growth of the group by building an effective financial infrastructure and preparing the company for international scaling.

The CFO is a strategic partner to the leadership team and reports directly to the Managing Partner.

📌 Key Areas of Responsibility

1. FINANCIAL STRATEGY & MANAGEMENT

• Develop and implement the group’s financial strategy in line with the network’s expansion plan
• Manage cash flow, capital structure, and investment activity
• Work with various funding sources (banks, partners, investors)
• Prepare financial models, forecasts, and analytical reports for management
• Maintain strong relationships with banks, partners, and investors

1. BUDGETING & PERFORMANCE MONITORING

• Develop the group’s annual budget
• Build individual P&L plans for each clinic
• Regularly monitor budget execution (monthly/quarterly/annually)
• Analyze variances and provide actionable recommendations
• Continuously optimize financial processes across the group and individual clinics

1. FINANCIAL CONTROLS & COMPLIANCE

• Build an effective financial control system
• Develop and enforce unified financial management policies and standards
• Coordinate communication between:
• Internal finance team
• Clinic operations managers
• External auditors, legal firms, and banks
• Ensure the accuracy, transparency, and timeliness of financial and accounting reporting

1. AUTOMATION & DIGITALIZATION

Active involvement in building a modern tech-driven financial management ecosystem

• Develop an in-house veterinary EHR/CRM system based on Creatio
• Implement and integrate local ERP systems across countries
• Build a unified management accounting system
• Collaborate closely with the CIO in automation, forecasting, and control
• Improve data accessibility and business transparency

1. TEAM MANAGEMENT

• Build and grow a professional finance team (accounting, controlling, FP&A)
• Establish a collaborative, partnership-based finance function
• Create a strong support system within finance for rapid decision-making
• Build effective relationships with business leaders in all countries, ensuring unified standards and transparency

📌 Candidate Requirements

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years in senior financial leadership roles (CFO, Head of Finance)
• Experience in international business (ideally Ukraine + EU)
• Strong knowledge of management accounting, budgeting, and financial planning
• Experience working with banks, auditors, legal advisors, and service providers
• Proven track record in finance process automation and CRM/ERP/BI integration
• Experience in financial and operational process optimization
• Proficiency in English: Upper-Intermediate / Advanced level

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical thinking
• Strategic financial mindset with strong hands-on involvement
• Comfortable working in dynamic, international environments
• Process-building from scratch and scaling capabilities

PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Collaborative, partnership-based communication style
• Structured, responsible, and results-oriented
• Proactive, adaptable to change
• Trusted team player with strong interpersonal skills

📌Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Accuracy and timeliness of management reporting
• Annual and operational budget execution
• Improved efficiency and profitability of clinics and the network
• Successful implementation of CRM/EHR, ERP, and reporting systems
• Quality of engagement with external auditors and partners
• Effective financial flow management, including leveraging funding sources

• What’s next?
• If this role sounds like a fit — we’d love to hear from you! Just send over your CV and anything else you’d like us to consider.
• We’ll review everything within five working days, and if your background matches what we’re looking for, we’ll get in touch to set up a call and get to know each other better.