Finance Director

Laba Group is shaping the future of online education, teaching thousands of students and driving innovations that influence the entire European EdTech market.

• Founded in 2015, when we launched the professional development platform Laba.
• In 2019, Skvot and robot_dreams joined the ecosystem.
• By 2020, we had opened offices in five European countries.
• We now lead the online education market in Eastern Europe.
• Launched 1400+ courses and taught 200,000+ students across 50+ countries.
• Our instructors include professionals from Google, Microsoft, Netflix, and Nike.
• Coming soon: we’re becoming an EdTech unicorn 🦄.

To keep growing, we’re looking for ambitious, proactive, and value-driven people.
Now we’re seeking a Finance Director who will oversee the strategic and operational financial management of Laba Group’s Ukrainian business and become a key partner to the CEO in making major decisions.

Your impact areas

1. Financial performance and business growth

• Contribute directly to the company’s profitability and development of unit economics.
• Optimize financial processes to increase efficiency and ensure sustainable growth.

2. Full management of the finance function (Ukraine)

• Lead budgeting and financial planning.
• Prepare management and statutory reporting.
• Control liquidity and oversee tax planning.

3. Financial infrastructure and automation

• Streamline internal financial workflows and policies.
• Automate reporting and implement modern financial control tools.

4. Collaboration and leadership

• Manage the finance team.
• Build strong relationships with auditors, banks, and tax advisors.

5. Strategic partnership

• Play an active role in improving profitability and shaping business strategy.

Requirements

What you’ll need to succeed:

• 5+ years of experience as a Finance Director or Head of Finance.
• Proven experience in tech or product-driven companies with a strong understanding of digital business models.
• English level B2+ or higher.
• Ability to independently structure and systematize financial processes.
• Strong analytical and leadership skills.
• Strategic mindset with hands-on execution capability.
• A proactive approach — involvement not only in reporting but also in strategy, unit economics, and profitability optimization.
• Adaptability to change and ability to drive it.
• Experience collaborating with banks, auditors, and tax consultants.

Nice to have:

• Experience automating financial reporting or implementing modern financial tools.
• ACCA or other international finance certifications.

What’s in it for you

• Full-time, Kyiv-based position (Podil office).
• The chance to directly influence business performance and optimize financial operations.
• Freedom to propose and implement ideas — we’re open to experimentation and improvement.
• Ambitious, purpose-driven tasks that keep you inspired and motivated.
• A strong team with a shared goal: achieving results even in uncertain times.
• Unlimited vacation and generous sick leave — flexibility that adapts to your needs.
• Access to Laba Group courses for you and your family, plus compensation for external learning, tech, fitness, and health.
• A socially responsible culture: we regularly organize charity initiatives and support Ukraine’s Defense Forces.

Recruitment process

Interview with a recruiter → Interview with the Group CFO → Interview with the CEO Ukraine → Interview with the Global CEO → Reference check → Offer.