Chief Financial Officer

The CFO role, can be based anywhere Germany, directs financial growth in an exciting tech startup, balancing innovation and asset needs. Responsibilities include aligning financial practices with the company's vision, optimizing returns, and spearheading sustainable investments. Seeking driven professionals with a blend of creative and financial skills for this high-pressure environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Strategy: Develop and implement strategies for rapid technological advancement and asset-heavy operations.
• Funding: Secure optimal funding from diverse sources, prioritizing capital expenditures and maximizing ROI.
• Scalability: Ensure financial infrastructure supports rapid growth.
• Capital Allocation: Allocate capital to fuel R&D and product initiatives while maintaining operational quality.
• Asset Management: Oversee asset utilization, depreciation, and alignment with profitability goals.
• Risk Management: Develop robust strategies to address financial risks associated with innovation and production.
• Performance Monitoring: Track both tech and asset metrics for informed decision-making.
• Collaborative Leadership: Work with other departments to align financial decisions with company objectives.
• Stakeholder Communication: Represent the company in financial discussions with external parties. Financial Compliance: Ensure operations comply with international regulations and standards.
• Operational Oversight: Manage day-to-day activities and optimize resource utilization.
• Results Orientation: Improve performance through calculated risks and industry benchmarking.
• Sustainability Alignment: Develop financial strategies aligned with sustainability goals and transparent reporting.
• Team Management: Recruit and develop a motivated, high-performing team.

Requirements:

• Scaleup experience: You have worked in a start up / scale up in a Finance Leadership position.
• Strategic Vision: Ability to envision the company's trajectory and leverage finance to drive, rather than simply support, its progression.
• Proactivity: Actively seeks to enhance processes and implement best practices to elevate quality and productivity.
• Relationship Building: Cultivates a strong network within financial institutions, venture capital firms, and asset financing sectors.
• Adaptability: Flexibly adjusts strategies and approaches to accommodate evolving company needs and market dynamics.
• Analytical Rigor: Makes data-driven decisions while navigating the nuances of a dual-natured business.
• Nice to have: Experience in the logistics industry.