Finance Director CFO

Company: AGS / LLC "Agro Zerno Yug" Industry: agrotrading, export, commodity trading AGS is an international group of companies at the intersection of commodity trading, financial services, and IT. Since 2016, the company has been engaged in agrotrading and export of agricultural products. The business volume exceeds 500,000 tons, with a geographical presence in 26 countries. Today, the group is developing three areas: Agrotrading and export of agricultural crops. Trade Finance and international payments. IT products for commodity trade. The Russian division is represented by LLC "Agro Zerno Yug", specializing in legumes, oilseeds, and their processed products.

We are looking for a Finance Director who will lead the financial function of the trading company and interact directly with the founder. This is an independent leadership role with responsibility for business financial management, deal economics, P&L, management accounting, treasury planning, accounting, and taxes. The company is undergoing active transformation, so it is important not only to maintain financial processes but also to build new ones.

Analysis of the economics of procurement and export deals, calculation of real profitability, considering logistics, storage, financing, and other expenses. Budget and P&L management, plan-fact analysis. Cash flow planning for contracts and interaction with group treasury. Assessment of credit and currency risks. Development of management accounting and financial reporting. Management of the accounting department and chief accountant. Control of accounting and tax accounting, export VAT, and its reimbursement. Interaction with tax authorities and external auditors. Control over the quality of primary documents and timely period closings. Control of transfer pricing between legal entities of the group.

English: B1 level and above From 5 years of experience in agrotrading, grain trading, or international commodity trading with mandatory export experience. Experience working with Russian and foreign counterparties. Understanding of commodity deal economics and calculation of real profitability. Experience in managing the financial function and leading the accounting department. Practical experience in export operations and VAT reimbursement. Experience with tax and external audits. Experience in P&L management, budgeting, and currency risk management. English language proficiency – B1 level and above.

Additionally considered specialists from export commodity companies (coal, oil and gas), as well as the food industry with export operations. Priority is given to the agro-sector.

We need an active, independent, and strategically thinking leader who is ready not only to manage a team but also to "work with their hands": build financial models, compile reports, make forecasts, and analyze deals. It is important to feel comfortable in a high-dynamic, changing environment with direct interaction with the founder.

Format: office-based initially, further format depends on the candidate's city.

Rostov-on-Don – primary priority. Office-based work at: Nizhnebulvarnaya, 6. Hybrid format is not provided for the first 6 months.

Krasnodar – temporary relocation to Rostov-on-Don for up to 6 months. After adaptation, remote work is possible with business trips to Rostov approximately once every 1–2 months.

Stavropol, Voronezh, Volgograd – we consider candidates willing to commit to the required format of presence.

Kazan and other Volga region cities – additional search geography, terms are discussed individually.

Direct work with the founder. Autonomy in making financial and management decisions. Opportunity to lead the financial function of a trading business and participate in the transformation of an international group. Employment according to the Labor Code of the Russian Federation or in another convenient format. Income level is discussed individually based on negotiation results.