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Head of Finance (Lithuania) Jobs in Vilniaus, Lithuania at XTB online investing
Title: Head of Finance (Lithuania)
Company: XTB online investing
Location: Vilniaus, Lithuania
XTB is a global FinTech company specializing in online trading of financial instruments. As the largest FinTech company in Poland and a leading player in Central and Eastern Europe, we operate across multiple international markets, including Europe, Asia and South America. We support our employees’ professional growth through learning opportunities, training programs and exposure to an international business environment.
XTB Lithuania is an important hub in our continued European expansion. We are looking for a highly analytical and proactive Head of Finance to lead our finance, accounting and tax operations in Vilnius.
In this role, you will act as a strategic partner to the local Board, providing clear financial insights that support business decisions and sustainable growth. You will be responsible for accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls and compliance with local and regulatory requirements.
You will also oversee client fund safeguarding and reconciliation processes, ensuring the highest standards of financial integrity, operational accuracy and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Business Partnering: Act as a central member of the local leadership team, providing actionable financial intelligence that drives operational decisions and market expansion.
- Core Oversight: Take full responsibility for finance and accounting functions to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
- Lithuanian Tax & Accounting: Ensure absolute compliance with Lithuanian (VAS) and global (IFRS) and tax regulations, including statutory reports and VAT declarations.
- Supervisory Reporting: Prepare and submit regulatory reports to the Bank of Lithuania, including Capital Adequacy and MiFID II-related returns.
- Capital Adequacy & Risk: Monitor regulatory capital requirements and safeguard company liquidity limits.
- Strategic Planning: Lead local budgeting and forecasting to support growth trajectory in the Baltics and broader EU.
- Internal Controls: Maintain robust control frameworks to minimize operational and financial risks.
- HQ Integration: Collaborate with the parent company to streamline group consolidation and operational alignment.
- Audit & Liaison: Act as the primary contact for external auditors, tax authorities (VMI), and regulatory inspectors.
- Grow Your Team: As our business operations and footprint in Lithuania grow, you will have the mandate and responsibility to hire and lead a local finance team.
- Leadership & Culture: Define KPIs, establish workflows, and foster a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement within the local finance department.
- Change Management: Drive technological and process transformations that align the local finance function with the group’s global standards of innovation and efficiency.
What We Are Looking For:
- Experience: 5+ years of progressive finance experience, including 2+ years in a senior role within a regulated financial institution or consultancy firm.
- Expertise: Deep understanding of Lithuanian tax laws, VAS, IFRS, and MiFID II frameworks.
- Business Acumen: Demonstrated success in translating complex financial data into clear, strategic recommendations for C-level stakeholders.
- Change Management & Scale: Proven experience in scaling finance processes and driving operational improvements within fast-paced, high-growth (Scale-up) environments.
- Leadership Mindset: A proactive approach to building and mentoring high-performing teams, with a focus on fiscal accountability and cross-functional influence.
- Languages: Fluency in both Lithuanian and English.
- Character: High degree of integrity and strong analytical thinking.
What We Offer:
- A competitive salary tailored to your experience and expertise.
- Collaborative culture with close cooperation across C-level, IT, Trading, Operations, and Business teams.
- Strategic Impact: Direct involvement in shaping XTB Lithuania’s long-term financial strategy and close collaboration with the Group HQ in Warsaw on critical projects.
- Visibility & Influence: A unique opportunity to influence C-level decisions and shape the company’s trajectory in the Baltic and EU markets.
- Professional Growth: A dynamic environment that prioritizes leadership development, exposure to group-wide strategic initiatives, and global best practices.
- Opportunities for professional growth and continuous learning in a fast-paced financial sector.
- A modern, and supportive working environment.
- Hybrid working arrangements.
€75,000 – €85,000 a year