Senior Financial Controller (Tender Process)

‍Location: Cyprus\Larnaca, office

Type of work: Full-time

Smarter is a management company responsible for defining the overall strategy of investment activities and ensuring optimal management and development strategies for each business unit within the group. The main areas of activity and focus of our company include the international fintech community SFORS (https://sfors.com), the brokerage company Statok (https://statok.global), and the product company Pine Software (https://pinesoftware.com.cy) 

We are looking for an experienced Senior Financial Controller (Tender Process) to oversee budget control across all Group procurement processes and serve as Secretary of the Tender Committee.

Responsibilities:

• Budget control of every purchase request in 8 business units of the Group: budget line availability, check of the forecast annual turnover per counterparty, written conclusion on budget coverage

• Independent alternative market analysis in both flows (invoice analysis and tender): finding alternative suppliers, indicative market price range, written conclusion on whether prices are at market level; for complex tenders - review of cost estimates

• Secretary of the Tender Committee (non-voting): confirmation of the tender type, approval of the accelerated procedure, completeness check of materials, organisation of Committee reviews (meeting or written procedure), vote counting, electronic minutes

• Monitoring of standard lead times at every stage of the process; reminders and escalation

• Maintaining the purchase register and the list of suppliers with a framework justification (annual review of each supplier)

• Quarterly process report to the Tender Committee Chair, then to the Executive Committee and CEO Smarter

• Daily work in Jira (tender project): statuses, checklists, Alternative Vendor subtasks

What do we expect from you in the first 90 Days?

• Running all stages of the role independently

• Having a source base for alternative market analysis for the main purchase categories of the Group

• Keeping the purchase register up to date

• Preparing the first quarterly report (Q4 2026, due in January 2027)

• 4-5+ years of experience in a similar position, preferably in companies with international exposure, IT, financial or investment sector as a Procurement Financial Controller

• Experience specifically in tender procedures as a Financial Controller / Technical Committee Secretary

• Degree in finance or economics; solid understanding of budget structure: cost items, responsibility centres, budget detail

• Ability to read a business unit budget and match a specific purchase to it

• Market research: finding suppliers in open sources, getting indicative prices, comparing offers with different structures

• Clear and accurate writing: conclusions, analysis reports, minutes and quarterly reports are read by other people

• Confident user of a ticketing system (Jira or similar): statuses, transitions, checklists, filters

• Advanced Excel / Google Sheets: pivot tables, formulas

• Languages: Ukrainian fluent, English Upper-Intermediate (B2)

Would be a plus:

• ACCA, CIMA or a similar qualification

• Experience in financial services, brokerage or IT groups

• BI Tools Proficiency: Ability to work with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau)

Company offers:

• Care from Day One – medical insurance immediately upon starting work, including dental care, massage and professional psychological support because your well-being matters

• Work-Life Balance – 24 days of paid vacation + 30 days of sick leave, so you can recover without unnecessary stress

• Type of employment: Work contract

• Investment in your energy – partial reimbursement for any sports activities that empowers you

• Growth – partial coverage for English or Ukrainian language courses + a fixed budget for professional development. Choose what suits you best!

• Knowledge Library – books in the office and access to the Kuka online library to learn, grow, and find inspiration

• Island Relaxation 14 days a year – enjoy a getaway at the corporate villa in Cyprus

• Office of the Future – work at Unit City, where everything is designed for productivity, even during power outages

Join the Smarter team, where your talents and aspirations will be recognized! We offer a dynamic work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and support at every step of your career path. Start your journey to success with us—apply today and take the first step towards your bright future!

Smarter is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for considering Smarter as your next career move!