Director of Finance (CFO)

Brock & Decker; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 100.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A high-growth organisation in Berlin is seeking a Finance Director (CFO) to lead the modernisation of its Finance function. The role involves building a modern Finance department, overseeing all financial operations, and managing banking relationships. Ideal candidates will have strong investment banking experience and be comfortable operating in a dynamic environment. This on-site position is crucial for driving financial excellence and governance.

Qualifikationen

• Strong technical understanding of finance and accounting functions.
• Experience in investment banking or corporate banking essential.
• Proven ability to build finance teams and improve processes.

Aufgaben

• Build and lead a modern Finance department.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and reporting operations.
• Manage banking relationships and ensure compliance.

Kenntnisse

Technical understanding of finance

Experience in investment banking

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Jobbeschreibung

Finance Director (CFO)

Location: Berlin, Germany (On-site)

A high-growth organisation is seeking a highly capable and hands‑on Finance Director to lead the full rebuild and modernisation of its Finance function. This role is designed for a technically strong finance professional—ideally with investment banking or corporate banking experience—who is ready to take ownership, establish structure, and drive financial excellence in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Build, scale, and lead a modern Finance department that supports the firm’s strategic growth
• Oversee all financial operations including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, liquidity and cashflow management
• Design and implement scalable processes, internal controls, systems, and automation initiatives
• Serve as a strategic partner to senior leadership, delivering clear financial insights and data‑driven recommendations
• Manage banking relationships, oversee financing activities, and support investor reporting and communication
• Strengthen governance, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, and proactively manage financial risk
• Continuously improve financial processes, reporting quality, and operational efficiency

Key Requirements

• Strong technical understanding of finance, accounting, capital structure, and financial operations
• Experience in investment banking, corporate banking, or transaction‑heavy finance roles
• Fast learner with a hands‑on, solutions‑oriented approach
• Comfortable operating in a startup or high‑growth organisation with limited initial structure
• Proven ability to build or upgrade finance teams, processes, and reporting frameworks
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder‑management skills