This is a great opportunity for a dynamic, diverse, and experienced Russian speaking professional to join a rapidly growing R&D international firm with wide prospects and projects across the globe.

As a Russian Speaking Finance Controller, you will be required to:

Responsibilities:

• Establish the finance function of the company, including setting up all the internal policies and procedures across the group.
• Supervise and maintain day-to-day control of the finance function across all the jurisdictions, including financial planning, control, budgeting and reporting;
• Develop the internal reporting procedures in accordance to IFRS to ensure compliance at all times;
• Prepare regular reports for service companies (weekly, monthly), monitor and categorise payments, analyse and compare against annual budget;
• Regularly liaise with relevant tax authorities, external consultants and advisors worldwide;
• Continuously monitor performance and efficiency of the group, think ahead, resolve any issues;
• Analyse change and conduct risk assessments;

Requirements:

• Have 5+ years of experience in managerial position within finance/accounting function working for professional services firm in London.
• Possess experience of setting up finance function and willingness to work for a start-up.
• Hold accounting or business related degree (MBA is a plus) and be CIMA/ACCA qualified;
• Experience of IFRS is a must;
• Be fluent in English as well as Russian;
• Be a self-starter with ability to liaise with the management in regards to solutions rather than problems;