VP of Finance

Social Discovery Group (SDG) is a global technology company that builds apps at the intersection of dating, social, and entertainment. The company's portfolio includes 70 social discovery platforms with a focus on AI, game mechanics, and video streaming. We actively support and invest in social discovery startups worldwide through our CVC fund.

More than 500 million people in 150 countries enjoy our products, and we strive to have ten times as many.

SDG invests in social discovery technology startups around the world. Our Investments include Open AI, Patreon, Flo, RAW, EVA AI, Clubhouse, Magnet, Woebot, Flure, Astry, Coursera, Academia, Harbour, Space, Auto1, DocSend, AppAnnie, Rapyd, Boom Supersonic, TradingView, K-Health and many others.

We solve the problem of loneliness, isolation, and disconnection with the help of digital reality.

Our digital nomad team of more than 1200 professionals works all over the world. Together, we are solving the prevalent problem of loneliness and shaping Social Life 3.0 — a new digital reality where people will be able to fulfill their needs for communication and attention from other people and artificial life forms.

Our teams of digital nomads live and work remotely from Cyprus, Malta, the USA, Thailand, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Japan, Australia, Poland, Israel, Turkey, Latvia and many others.

Now, we have a brand new VP of Finance role to help maximize SDG's profits and increase the efficiency of the Finance and Legal Department. You will take responsibility for the Accounting, Treasury, and Financial Analyses Divisions (≈30 FTE).

Your main tasks will be:

• Financial Strategy: Develop and execute a financial strategy for the international holding company, aligned with its long-term goals and objectives. This includes analyzing market trends, identifying opportunities for growth and expansion, and evaluating potential risks.
• Financial Planning and Analysis: Oversee the financial planning and budgeting process, working closely with subsidiary companies to ensure consistency and accuracy in financial projections. Conduct ongoing analysis of financial performance, identifying areas for improvement and making strategic recommendations to optimize financial results.
• Financial Risk Management: Implement robust risk management practices across the international holding company, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and best practices. Identify and mitigate financial risks, including currency fluctuations, country-specific regulations, and geopolitical factors.
• Treasury Management: Oversee liquidity management, cash flow forecasting, and capital structure optimization to ensure efficient utilization of financial resources. Develop and implement strategies for managing foreign exchange exposure and hedging currency risks across various international markets.
• Leadership and Team Management: Lead and mentor a team of finance professionals, promoting a culture of continuous learning and development.

We expect from you:

• 5+ years of experience as a Finance Director/VP Finance/CFO/Deputy CFO... positions in international digital companies.
• Global experience working with the USA, European, and Asian markets.
• English - fluent/native, Russian - nice to have, but not necessary.
• Expertise in accounting, financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, developing financial models, and reporting.
• Knowledge of risk assessment and mitigation, financial regulations, IFRS or GAAP.
• Knowledge of financial software, ERP systems, and data analytics tools.
• Proficiency in financial data analysis, trend identification, and providing accurate insights.
• Ambitions and motivation to become a leader.
• Ability to take initiative and expand the area of responsibility.

What we offer:

• Vacation 28 calendar days per year;
• 7 wellness days per year (time off) that can be used to deal with household issues, to lie down and recover without taking sick leave;
• Bonuses up to $5000 for recommending successful applicants for positions in the company;
• Full payment for professional training, international conferences and meetings;
• Corporate discount for English lessons;
• ​Health benefits. If you are not eligible for corporate medical insurance, the company will compensate you with up to $ 1,000 gross per year per employee, according to the paychecks. This can be spent on self-purchase of health insurance or on doctor’s fees for yourself and close relatives (spouse, children);
• ​Workplace organization. The company provides all employees with an equipped workplace and all the necessary equipment (table, armchair, wifi, etc.) in our offices or co-working locations. In the other locations, the company provides reimbursement of workplace costs up to $ 1000 gross once every 3 years, according to the paychecks. This money can be spent on the rent of the co-working room, on equipping the working place at home (desk, chair, Internet, etc.) during those 3 years;
• Internal gamified gratitude system: receive bonuses from colleagues and exchange them for time off, merch, team building activities, massage certificates, etc.

Sounds good? Join us now!