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OpenMinds is a cognitive defence tech company countering authoritarian influence in the battle for free and open societies. We work with over 30 governments and organisations worldwide, including Ukraine, the UK, and NATO member governments, leading StratCom agencies, and research institutions.
Our expertise lies in accessing restricted and high-risk environments, including conflict zones and closed platforms.
We combine ML technologies with deep local expertise, particularly on Russia and Ukraine. Our team, based in Kyiv, London, Ottawa, and Washington, DC, includes behavioural scientists, ML/AI engineers, data journalists, communications experts, and regional specialists.
Our core values are: speed, experimentation, elegance and focus. We are expanding the team and welcome passionate, proactive, and resourceful professionals who are eager to contribute to the global fight in cognitive warfare.
OpenMinds seeks a meticulous and proactive Finance Manager to take ownership of our financial operations. This role requires a proactive and analytical professional who can balance hands-on accounting tasks with forward-looking financial planning. You will ensure compliance, optimise financial performance, and provide insights that drive business growth.
– Manage and oversee daily financial operations, maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records
– Keep track on expenses and income
– Perform analysis and provide insights on financial performance
– Lead budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with business objectives
– Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards
– Handle timely submission of financial statements
– Work closely with department heads to track expenses and optimise costs
– A degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
– 3+ years of experience in finance or accounting
– Excellent organisational and time management skills
– A strong analytical mindset with high attention to detail
– Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
– English language proficiency (B2 or higher)
– Would be a plus: CPA/ACCA/CIMA certification
– Would be a plus: experience with grants and UK corporate law
– Work in a fast-growing company with proprietary AI technologies, solving the most difficult problems in the domains of social behaviour analytics and national security
– Competitive market salary
– Opportunity to present your work on tier 1 conferences, panels, and briefings behind closed doors
– Flexible work arrangements, including adjustable hours, location, and remote/hybrid options
– Unlimited vacation and leave policies
– Opportunities for professional development within a multidisciplinary team, boasting experience from academia, tech, and intelligence sectors
– A work culture that values resourcefulness, proactivity, and independence, with a firm stance against micromanagement
