Finance Operations Specialist

We are looking for you! 

Star is looking for a Finance Operations Specialist to join the Finance Team.

Star is a global consultancy that connects strategy, design and engineering services to help companies accelerate product innovation. With over a decade of average 25% annual growth, we’re rapidly expanding our consulting services, geographic footprint and industry expertise. We’re on the cusp of further growth as we become a household name in consulting. Star works for businesses in a variety of industries, including Automotive & Mobility, HealthTech, FinTech and AdTech. At Star, we connect strategy, insights, design and engineering into a seamless workflow devised to support our clients every step of the way - no matter how long or complex their journey. We anchor everything we do in clear and compelling endgames, enabling our multidisciplinary teams to create superior solutions and impressive commercial returns for our clients.

Contract type: Gig contract.

Skills and experience you can bring to this role! 

Qualifications & experience:

• Higher education with finance or audit specialization;
• 2-5 years of working experience in corporate finance, billing, or audits;
• Experienced user of MS Excel (pivots, macros, working with large database files);
• Experience in an IT service company is an advantage;
• Intermediate level of English; 
• Knowledge of Microsoft Navision Dynamics or other internationally used ERP systems is an advantage;
• Analytical mindset;
• Accuracy, attentiveness to details and diligence;
• Results-oriented person with a high level of self-discipline;
• Ability to meet tight deadlines; and
• Good communication skills and strong team player.

What impact you will make

• Communication with outsourced foreign accounting and payroll providers and coordinate preparation of the financial information
• Preparation of company managerial reports, communication with report recipients (providing additional details. explanations, etc.);
• Preparing financial forecasts and participating in preparing the annual and semi-annual planning;
• Participation in the monthly billing and invoicing for services (billing sheets, expense reports, revenue forecasts, communication with project managers, compliance with service contracts/terms agreed with customers, issuing and distributing invoices, communication with foreign customers, etc.);
• Cooperation directly with the finance team based in Ukraine and the US, communication with other department’s stakeholders;
• Other reporting tasks as per the department's needs.

What you’ll get

Regardless of your position or role, we have in place a wide array of benefits, including flexible working (hybrid/remote models) and generous time off policies (unlimited vacations, sick and parental leaves) to make it easier for all people to thrive and succeed at Star. On top of that, we offer an extensive reward and compensation package, intellectually and creatively stimulating space, health insurance and unique travel opportunities.

Your holistic well-being is central at Star. You'll join a warm and vibrant multinational environment filled with impactful projects, career development opportunities, mentorship and training programs, fun sports activities, workshops, networking and outdoor meet-ups.