About us
Dobrov & Family Group (DFG) is a private equity, family-owned group with assets under management of over EUR 300 million. We invest, develop, and operate across three core verticals: real estate development, renewable energy, and venture capital. Our headquarters is in the United Kingdom, and our portfolio companies operate across multiple European jurisdictions.
We are at an inflection point. Our 2030 strategy involves significant capital deployment, multi-jurisdictional consolidation, and a deliberate digital-first transformation of how the group operates including how the finance function works.
About the Role
We are seeking a Group Financial Director to serve as a strategic architect for our next phase of growth. This is not a “status quo” role; it is a mandate for a builder who treats finance as a strategic asset. Partnering directly with our founders and Board, you will oversee a substantial debt financing program and lead the group-wide integration of our new consolidation systems.
Digital transformation is a top priority, and we expect AI to be at the heart of that evolution. We are looking for a leader who will move AI beyond theory, someone empowered with a dedicated budget and autonomy to push automation into real-world workflows and elevate the entire team’s efficiency through technology.
What You Will Do
• Partner with the founders and Board on long-term strategy, capital allocation, and decisions related to joint ventures and acquisitions.
• Oversee over a substantial in debt financing for large-scale projects and manage relationships with banks and private credit institutions.
• Directly lead the integration of a new group-wide accountancy and consolidation system across all international entities.
• Supervise the build-out of reporting, software, and tools for budgeting, consolidation, and forecasting.
• Take full ownership of the end-to-end budgeting process across all locations and projects, including major construction budgets.
• Lead month-end close, management reporting, and the preparation of group consolidated accounts across all jurisdictions.
• Present highly detailed and scrutinized financial data to involve leadership and investors, justifying financial logic with clarity.
• Optimize group financing arrangements, treasury functions, and complex international bank account management.
• Implement consistent financial policies and internal financial controls to manage operational bottlenecks and approval delays.
• Mentor and manage a decentralized finance team, building structured processes where data or direction may be lacking.
What We Are Looking For
• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA / FCCA) with at least 5 years of post-qualification experience and a relevant Master’s degree.
• Over 5 years in a senior finance leadership role with strong managerial responsibility.
• Essential experience in financial consolidation across different jurisdictions and international tax planning.
• Proven track record in implementing new finance systems, software, and operational processes.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing robust financial control frameworks and internal policies to eliminate operational bottlenecks and streamline approval workflows
• A builder mindset with the ability to work independently and take ownership rather than waiting for instructions.
• Exceptional communication skills and the diplomacy required to work closely with hands-on founders and detail-oriented investors.
• Strong analytical skills and a genuine drive to interrogation data through AI and modern digital tools.
• English language proficiency at C1 level; Russian language skills are welcomed for internal stakeholder communication.
• Willingness to work remotely within Europe with periodic travel for key board and banking meetings.
What we offer
• Competitive package commensurate with experience, including a long-term incentive component aligned with the 2030 horizon.
• A modern technology stack and a meaningful budget for AI tools, automation, and continuous professional learning.
• Direct access to the founders and Board, providing the chance to shape the direction of the group during a defining growth chapter.
• Autonomy to lead the finance function as a strategic asset with the tools and authority to implement real change.
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Notice: This is a remote position based in United Kingdom.
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