Finance Manager

Overview:We are looking for a Finance Manager to join SOFTSWISS and support a strategically important area of the business.This role will operate within SOFTSWISS's broader finance ecosystem, with close collaboration and support from Treasury, FP&A, Finance Infrastructure, and other CFO office functions.Purpose of the role:This role is designed for a highly independent and commercially minded finance professional who can combine strategic finance leadership with hands-on execution.You will be responsible for managing and developing the financial framework of the business direction — including management accounting, budgeting, reporting, treasury coordination, unit economics, and business partnership.This position requires strong analytical capabilities, financial planning expertise, and close cross-functional collaboration with operational and commercial teams.The ideal candidate will act as a key finance partner, ensuring transparency, scalability, and sustainable profitability of the business.Key responsibilities:Management AccountingBuild and maintain the full P&L structure of the business direction, including revenue streams, direct costs, and overheadsDevelop methodologies for cost allocation across traffic channels, campaigns, and projectsEstablish robust control over advertising budgets across multiple platforms, accounts, and traffic sourcesOwn unit economics analysis by traffic source, including CPA, ROAS, LTV, and profitability metricsIntegrate the business unit’s financial data into group-wide management accounting systemsReporting, Analytics & Financial ControlPrepare regular financial reporting for Head of Performance Marketing and CFO, including P&L, cash flow, and key business KPIsEnsure reconciliation between finance data and operational / marketing analyticsConduct budget vs actual variance analysis across financial and performance metricsDevelop financial templates, dashboards, and tools for operational decision-makingParticipate in regular business reviews, providing financial performance insights and recommendationsBudgeting, Treasury & Financial OperationsPlan weekly and monthly budget requirements for traffic acquisition activitiesCoordinate closely with Treasury on funding requests, budget limits, and liquidity controlManage financial flows related to B2B traffic resale to casino operatorsMonitor payment, currency, and operational risks across multi-currency advertising accounts and platformsStrategic Business PartnershipProvide pre-launch financial expertise for campaign planning, including ROI and profitability assessmentsSupport pricing strategy development for B2B traffic resale productsCollaborate with Finance Infrastructure Team to automate workflows and improve financial processesParticipate in scaling and developing the finance function as the business direction growsRequired Experience:Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field3+ years of experience in finance, management accounting, FP&A, or financial controlling within performance-driven, digital, or traffic-based business environmentsStrong understanding of traffic-driven business models, including how traffic economics operate, where value is created, how monetization works, and how profitability is distributed across channels, products, and partnersProven ability to act as a strategic finance business partner, contributing to commercial and operational decision-making rather than functioning solely as a support roleStrong expertise in management accounting, including P&L ownership, budgeting, financial modeling, cash flow planning, and financial controlExperience with unit economics analysis, including profitability drivers, margin structures, and business performance evaluationAdvanced Excel and/or Google Sheets skillsExperience in budget control, plan vs actual analysis, and financial reportingStrong analytical skills, high level of autonomy, and ability to work independently in a dynamic business environmentEnglish and Russian (at least Upper-Intermediate, both written and oral)Nice to have:Experience with unit economics, cohort analysis, and marketing analyticsExperience working with advertising platforms and traffic acquisition channelsBasic knowledge of attribution models, tracking systems, and digital marketing performance metricsSQL skillsExperience with BI tools such as Power BI, Looker Studio, or TableauProfessional certifications such as ACCA, CPAExperience in startup or rapidly scaling business environmentsOur Benefits:Full-time remote work opportunities and flexible working hoursPrivate insuranceAdditional 1 Day Off per calendar yearSports benefitComprehensive Mental Health ProgrammeFree online English lessons with a native speakerGenerous referral programTraining, internal workshops, and participation in international professional conferences and corporate events.Originally posted on Himalayas