Director of Finance

Almedia; Berlin; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Central Berlin Office

Transport subsidy

Breakfasts and lunches

Language learning

Urban Sports Club

Job summary

Almedia in Berlin is seeking a Director of Finance to accelerate growth by leading strategic finance initiatives, FP&A, capital markets activities, and M&A execution. This hands-on role partners with leadership to optimize capital structure and deliver decision-grade analyses.

You will report numbers while shaping Almedia’s financial roadmap, with equity included in compensation. This role sits at the intersection of corporate strategy and transactional finance in a fast‑growth environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading strategic finance initiatives in high-growth environments.
• Proven ability to build and present investor-ready financial models.
• Background in PE, investment banking, or corporate development preferred.
• Excellent communication with executives and boards.
• Equally strong in strategic thinking and hands-on analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead company-wide strategic finance projects linking analysis to strategy.
• Build and maintain high-quality financial models and budgets.
• Lead equity and debt financing workstreams for investors and partners.
• Oversee M&A from opportunity evaluation to internal recommendations.
• Create scalable processes for forecasting and due diligence.
• Work hands-on in models and decks to drive initiatives.

Skills

Strategic finance

FP&A

M&A

Capital markets

Financial modeling

Executive communication

Ownership mindset

Job description

This isn’t your regular job. Almedia is a place where those who want to push harder can accelerate their careers faster than anywhere else. We’re aiming to become Germany’s second bootstrapped unicorn. Almedia is already Europe’s #3 fastest-growing company in 2025 (FT1000).

We are building the future of marketing by rewarding our community of over 70 million users for engaging with our advertisers’ products. We are offering a new way to acquire users for the biggest companies in the world.

At Almedia, you’ll:

• Own way more, way earlier — you’ll be trusted with responsibility fast.

• Push harder, get further — this isn’t a 9–5. We highly reward intensity.

• Join a rare environment — you will work with ambitious high-speed, high-ownership people.

• Fully present — we’re 5 days a week in the office to build the energising momentum we need.

We’re looking for a Director of Finance to accelerate Almedia’s growth by leading strategic finance initiatives, FP&A, capital markets activities, and M&A execution. This is a highly hands‑on role for a finance leader who can seamlessly move between high‑level strategic planning, complex financial modeling, investor‑ready communications, and hands‑on deal execution.

This role sits at the intersection of corporate finance strategy, operational FP&A, and transaction execution. You will partner directly with leadership to evaluate build‑vs‑buy opportunities, build scalable financial frameworks, optimize capital structure, and drive clear, decision‑grade analysis across the company.

You won’t just report the numbers — you will be a key partner in shaping Almedia’s financial roadmap, capital strategy, and long‑term business growth.

Salary: 120-150k Total Comp: 200k Includes Equity

What You’ll Do

• Drive Corporate Finance & Strategic Initiatives: Lead company‑wide strategic finance projects, connecting financial analysis to business strategy, strategic trade‑offs, and operational priorities.

• Lead FP&A and Decision‑Grade Analysis: Build, refine, and maintain high‑quality financial models, budget frameworks, scenario plans, and benchmarking metrics to guide internal growth decisions.

• Support Capital Markets & External Financing: Lead workstreams for equity and debt financing, preparing materials, financial narratives, and valuation analyses for discussions with external investors and partners.

• Execute M&A and Deal Strategy: Own M&A process execution from opportunity evaluation and diligence to financial impact analysis, valuation frameworks, and internal recommendations.

• Establish Repeatable Finance Processes: Build structured, scalable frameworks for transaction diligence, financial forecasting, and strategic evaluation to empower leadership to act quickly with confidence.

• Operate as a Hands‑On Owner: Work directly in the details to build models and presentation decks yourself while independently driving complex strategic workstreams forward.

What You’ll Bring

• Comprehensive Strategic Finance Skill Set: Strong foundation across corporate finance, FP&A, capital markets, valuation, and M&A within a fast‑moving, high‑growth environment.

• Background in PE, Investment Banking, or High‑Growth Finance: Experience in private equity, investment banking, corporate development, or strategic finance in a fast‑paced operating company.

• Advanced Financial Modeling Rigor: Proven track record of independently building robust, dynamic financial models, forecasts, and scenario analyses from scratch.

• Commercial & Strategic Acumen: Ability to evaluate operational realities through a financial lens and distill findings into actionable strategic guidance.

• Executive‑Level Communication: Skill in translating complex financial concepts, forecasts, and transaction structures into concise recommendations for leadership, board members, and investors.

• High Ownership Mindset: Self‑driven, pragmatic, and eager to dive deep into details to push initiatives over the finish line.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• You thrive in a broad, high‑impact strategic finance role where no two days look identical.

• You bring technical depth from transaction or corporate finance, paired with the flexibility needed in an agile tech environment.

• You are excited to handle a balanced scope covering strategic planning, forecasting, investor relations, and M&A.

• You prefer building systems, models, and capabilities from the ground up over managing a static operational process.

Why Almedia?

• Own Our Growth: We offer all Berlin‑based employees equity in Almedia to truly be a part of our success.

• Scale With Almedia: Grow alongside a startup that has been profitable from day one.

• Central Berlin Office: Work from a fully‑stocked modern office built for collaboration, accessible from all around Berlin.

• Other Benefits: Transport subsidy, breakfasts and lunches, language learning, Urban Sports Club, and more.

We believe in fostering talent, evaluating all skill levels during the hiring process, and providing a clear path for growth. Almedia is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity, and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.