Cfo (M/F/d)

Holistic responsibility to develop and manage all finance-related topics in a rapidly growing, fast-pasted corporate startup with a unique product. Full responsibility as a Managing Director and close alignment with the investors. Your Responsibilities and Tasks - Develop and manage** all finance-related topics**, spanning across **controlling, accounting, funding, treasury, tax** and **stakeholder management**: - Act as an active **member of the management** board with full responsibility of a **managing director**, technical and organic management and change, reporting, as well as representing the company to third parties and investors - Develop and implement a **finance and controlling strategy** and its **execution** for the various phases of a **start-up** company through to **regular business operations**: - **Monitor the business case**, investment planning, project controlling (pre - and post-calculation), risk management, budgeting, cash and liquidity management and financial reporting - **Analyzing performance** on the basis of financial and, where applicable, non-financial key figures, deriving **implications/recommendations for action** and implementation or monitoring of implementations - Manage all finance-related aspects in the context of **funding rounds/ investor searches**, incl. collaboration on the equity story, preparation and presentation of the necessary figures, preparation of** due diligence processes** (incl. data rooms) and taking an active role in identifying and approaching investors - Support and collaborate closely with the centrally managed **accounting, treasury** and** tax departments**. That includes responsibility for **financial statements, auditing** processes, **cash management, hedging** topics and **tax** issues Your Profile - You successfully completed** technical or business studies** and graduated with M.Sc. / M.A. with above average results. **MBA** and/or **Ph.D.** is a plus - You have minimum 5 years of **leadership experience** (Director or equivalent) and min. 7 years of experience in **finance & controlling**: - You show a **well-developed understanding of financial processes** with a **deep-dive in controlling** and business development. Experience in** building controlling functions** “from scratch” is a plus. - You have gained experience in the **mobility or automotive sector** or a **start-up** (beneficial) and possess a solid understanding of **development and manufacturing processes**. - A track-record in **strategy consulting** (Tier-1 or Tier-2), **investment banking, venture capital** or **private equity** is mandatory - You are business fluent in **English. German** language skills are a definite plus Our Offer - Unique opportunity to become a **member of the board of a lighthouse project** in e-mobility and ADAS - Big **strategic impact on a young company** that is backed by the **expertise and competences of BENTELER’s group** structure, close alignment and guidance with the group CFO - Write automotive history by bringing the **first L4 autonomous shuttle to market** - this has **never been achieved before**: - Opportunity to** join the company in an early stage** - built the company nearly from scratch, **leave your footprint** and shape the teams and your department - **"The best of both worlds"**: HOLON combines the **speed, passion and entrepreneurial spirit** of a start-up with the **strength, resources, expertise** and over **150 years of experience** of a renowned company in the automotive industry - **Dynamic corporate environment**: innovation and the spirit of a startup as well as potential to grow rapidly both organically and by investor contributions - **Attractive compensation package**, leveraged by the company’s success Contact - Ein Anschreiben und Zeugnisse sind im ersten Schritt nicht erforderlich. - Mercuri Urval GmbH - Amelia-Mary-Earhart-Straße 17 - 60549 Frankfurt - We do of course guarantee confidentiality and DSGVO-compliant processes. **About the company**: - HOLON is a business division of BENTELER and can be described as “a vehicle manufacturer with almost 150 years of experience”, considering the history of BENTELER (founded in 1876). HOLON strives to change the world of mobility by producing the world’s first autonomous electric mover with automotive-grade standards. Thereby, the company contributes to making mobility safer, more sustainable and more inclusive.