Managing Director with Finance Skills for Ecommerce

Marketplace Distri; Lucca; In loco; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A fast-growing European marketplace operator is seeking an experienced Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer to oversee company operations and financial health. This role demands strong leadership and strategic expertise for driving growth and achieving financial objectives. Candidates should have significant experience in leadership positions with a focus on automation and scalability. This opportunity offers a permanent contract, competitive salary, and a vibrant work culture in Lucca.

Servizi

Permanent contract with a good salary

Company car

KPI-driven bonuses

Professional development opportunities

Positive work culture

Pleasant working environment in historical office

Competenze

• 5+ years in a leadership position in a fast-growing international company.
• In-depth understanding of cash flow management and bookkeeping.
• Experience with ERP and similar automation solutions.

Mansioni

• Oversee internal organization and financial health as MD/CFO.
• Develop and execute an exit plan within 3-5 years.
• Provide strategic direction to achieve organizational growth objectives.

Conoscenze

Leadership experience

Financial management

Strategic planning

Data analysis

Cash flow management

Strumenti

ERP systems

Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

Marketplace Distri is a fast-growing operator and accelerator for established brands to grow their business on a European level through marketplaces, such as Amazon. The company was launched in 2018 in the Netherlands, and since the summer of 2019 we have our office in Lucca. With a team of 20+ FTE (and growing quickly), we are building the company to the next level, including ambitious plans to set up offices globally and grow to 100+ FTE, and eventually an exit. The company recently closed an investment round and now, to strengthen our future growth, we are seeking an experienced and entrepreneurial board member to join our young team in the combined role of Managing Director (MD) / Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with expertise in automation.

Responsibilities

Tasks

• As Managing Director you focus on the internal organization of the company, so the CEO can focus on external relations and business development. You are responsible for the annual business plan and budget. You will work together with Business Unit Directors to establish recruitment plans, priorities, and budgets.
• In cooperation with stakeholders, develop and execute an exit plan within 3-5 years.
• As our CFO you are responsible for the financial health of the company. You create monthly and quarterly reports, manage working capital, optimize international cashflows, supervise the finance department, and propose actions to accelerate growth and profitability.
• The role includes providing strategic and operational direction to achieve organizational and growth objectives. You will be responsible for research and implementation of new levels of automation to reach operational excellence.
• You will join the leadership team and help shape the company toward its next phase.

Other activities

• Finalize the business finance and operational strategy for enabling organic and planned growth of the business
• Partner with the Founder and other key stakeholders to ensure financial plans are aligned with business goals
• Work closely with the unit directors on their hiring plan, P&L, and procedures with a focus on scaling rapidly and optimizing costs
• Work closely with the financial controller on the analysis of business spending and identify areas for cost optimization and improvement
• Architect and own executive dashboards and scorecards
• Lead the implementation of automation for order processing and warehousing
• Ensure timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports in adherence to accounting standards and governance requirements
• Supervise and control operating costs by analyzing strengths and weaknesses of the company and proposing corrective actions to the CEO

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a leadership position (CEO, CFO, COO, Business Analyst) in a fast-growing international company
• Sharp commercial/business sense with strong functional and technical knowledge
• Experience with ERP and/or similar automation solutions
• Experience in previous exits
• Proactive planner with dexterity in identifying and adopting emerging trends and addressing industry requirements to achieve organizational objectives
• In-depth understanding of cash flow management, bank reconciliation and bookkeeping
• Hands-on experience with budgeting and risk management
• Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting models
• Familiarity with digital marketing, ecommerce and startup culture is a plus
• Act as coach, mentor, and build a best-in-class organization
• Available to travel within Europe and to the US

Benefits

• Permanent contract with a good salary
• Company car
• KPI-driven bonuses, including the possibility to get stock options (SAR) of the company
• Fast-growing organization, with room for personal and professional development
• Working in a company with a good vibe and positive, high-performing culture
• Being part of a great, young, and hungry team
• A pleasant working environment in our 16th-century Fresco painted office within the city walls of Lucca