Head of Finance

About the Position

Mate academy - an EdTech startup with a technological, gamified, AI-powered LMS platform where people learn IT specialties.

🤘Already, 6000+ graduates have landed their first IT jobs in just 4 months of training.

🌎 Successfully launched our business in Poland and Brazil and have plans to expand to other countries. As part of Mate, you'll also get exposure to Rist Labs, our cofounding studio building ethical, AI-powered B2C products.

We’re looking for a Head of Finance to become our CFO’s right hand. As our current CFO moves into a broader strategic role within the company, you’ll gradually take ownership of their day-to-day responsibilities and grow into leading the finance function. This is a business-facing finance role - you’ll influence planning, unit economics, forecasting, and strategic decisions, not just reporting.

Responsibilities

• Running management reporting process.
• Unit economics analysis.
• Building and maintaining financial forecasts.
• Participating in tax-related projects.
• Gradually taking over the majority of the CFO's functions.
• Working with full autonomy in managing financial processes.
• Identifying and solving business problems, and optimizing processes.
• Acting as a key contributor to business decision-making and influencing business metrics.
• Working with multiple geographies and business models.

Requirements

• 4+ years of overall experience in finance, including 1+ year of experience managing a team (3-5 people).
• Experience in FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) or as a Finance Business Partner.
• Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, and financial planning.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience building financial models from scratch.
• English (Intermediate+) for regular collaboration with teams in Poland and Brazil.
• Strong business orientation and the ability to communicate effectively with different departments.
• High ownership, structured thinking, and a fast learning mindset.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-moving, high-growth environment where priorities evolve quickly.
• Ability to balance a controlling function with flexibility and collaboration.

Nice to Have

• Experience in a Big Four company (Audit, Management Consulting, or Advisory).
• ACCA certification.
• Experience in large product companies or international corporations.
• Experience working with business metrics and optimizing business processes.
• Negotiation skills.

We Offer

• Your voice matters - you won't just follow a plan, you'll help make it.
• A no-bullshit culture with 0% bureaucracy.
• A team that shares knowledge and isn't afraid to make mistakes.
• The top EdTech product in Ukraine.
• Competitive salary, regular reviews, Gig contract collaboration.
• Paid sick leave & 22 working days annual vacation.
• Self-development days for continuous learning.
• Personal crisis leave, arranged individually.
• Financial assistance in a medical emergency or if your home was damaged due to war.
• English courses and learning budget.
• Apple equipment.
• Pet-friendly office in central Kyiv with shelter.
• Company-paid lunches.
• Relocation bonus.

About the Company

Mate academy is an EdTech startup with a technological, gamified, AI-powered LMS platform where people learn IT specialties. We have successfully launched our business in Poland and Brazil and have plans to expand to other countries. As part of Mate, you'll also get exposure to Rist Labs, our cofounding studio building ethical, AI-powered B2C products.

Recruitment Process

• Screening interview with HR.
• Test Assignment.
• Technical interview with CFO.
• Final interview with the CFO and CEO.
• Reference check.
• Job Offer.

Contact

Daria Stupak

Talent Acquisition Specialist

People Operations