Finance Manager

About Us

STARK is a new kind of defence technology company revolutionising the way autonomous systems are deployed across multiple domains. We design, develop, and manufacture high-performance unmanned systems that are software-defined, mass-scalable, and cost effective. This provides our operators with a decisive edge in highly contested environments.

We are focused on delivering deployable, high-performance systems, not future promises. In a time of rising threats, STARK is bolstering the technological edge of NATO Allies and their Partners to deter aggression and defend Europe today.

Your mission

As our Finance Manager in the Ukraine, your mission is to lay the financial foundation for one of Europe's fastest-growing defense startups as we expand our operations in the Ukraine. This position is designed for a high achiever eager to shape and accelerate the company's financial trajectory. You will be our first finance hire on the ground — with a rare opportunity to own finance end-to-end, turn vision into financial reality by implementing the processes, controls, and reporting standards that will scale with us.

You will operate at the intersection of finance, operations, compliance, and strategy, acting as a key business partner to the local MD as well as the VP Finance, and driving sustainable growth in a fast-moving, complex environment. This is not a maintenance role — it's a build, challenge, and improve role. You will be surrounded by high-calibre colleagues and expected to raise the bar further every day.

Responsibilities

● Be the financial backbone of the market: oversee financial strategy, operations,
accounting, tax, and treasury.
● Establish and enforce budgetary control, with a focus on cost discipline and financial
transparency.
● Act as a Finance Business Partner to local and HQ leadership — delivering insight, not just
numbers.
● Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis cycles. Identify risks and
opportunities early and clearly.
● Build and scale financial processes and systems, including the local roll-out of Oracle
NetSuite.
● Manage relationships with external advisors, tax authorities, service providers, and banks.
● Oversee day-to-day transactions and prepare detailed financial and administrative reports
in collaboration with our local tax advisor.
● Support high-impact projects in collaboration with our HQ Finance team.

Qualifications

● A completed bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field.
● Willingness to relocate to Kyiv in case Kyiv is not homebase.
● 2–6 years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, or consulting — ideally in a
high-performance, fast-paced environment.
● A strong and consistent track record, demonstrated through academic or professional
achievements and increasing responsibility.
● Solid understanding of financial statements and financial modelling
● Proficiency with financial systems and tools; experience with Oracle NetSuite is a strong
advantage.
● Excellent English communication skills; professional fluency in German is a plus.
● A structured, detail-oriented mindset with the ability to work independently and manage
complexity with confidence.
● A collaborative, service-oriented approach to teamwork — high standards.

About us

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Due to the nature of our work in the defense sector, candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.

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