Head of Finance

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced and strategic Head of Finance to lead Orien Trade’s financial operations across our multi-subsidiary group spanning Europe and South Korea. This is a high-impact role responsible for financial strategy, capital raising, risk management, team leadership, and supporting M&A activity.

The Head of Finance will build scalable financial operations from the ground up, manage group-level reporting and compliance, and play a critical role in the company’s growth and expansion. This role is ideal for a finance leader who thrives in a fast-paced, international environment and is passionate about building robust financial systems in a scaling business.

This role is preferably based in Tartu, Estonia, where our central finance function is located.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a financial strategy aligned with business growth objectives.

• Build scalable financial processes, ensuring compliance with IFRS and regulatory requirements across subsidiaries, including financial reporting, ensuring timely and accurate consolidation of financials.

• Implement robust risk management, financial controls, and cash flow optimization.

• Lead capital raising efforts from financial markets and develop financing strategies

• Build and manage investor relations, due diligence, and financial transparency.

• Build and lead a high-performing internal finance and accounting team.

• Develop and enforce financial policies, internal controls, and governance standards.

• Oversee external accounting service providers where applicable.

• Lead mergers and acquisitions, from deal sourcing and negotiations to due diligence and post-merger integration.

• Align M&A initiatives with business expansion and long-term financial strategy.

Qualifications & Experience

• 5+ years in finance leadership, with expertise in fundraising and financial strategy.

• Proven success in capital raising (strategic investors, PE/VC, or debt financing).

• Professional certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA) is preferred.

• M&A experience including deal execution and integration is a plus.

• Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial regulations, and risk management.

• Experience scaling finance teams and managing external accounting providers.

• Big Four or high-growth company background preferred.

• Strong negotiation, financial modeling, and strategic planning skills.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to grow in a strategic leadership role in a rapidly expanding international company.

• A fast-paced, multicultural work environment

• Competitive salary

• Health and wellness support through Siffi.com and Stebby.eu.

• Employee discounts on premium beauty products distributed by the company.