Here are the key responsibilities within the roleCash conversion cycle — They move physical goods across borders with real working capital at stake. Growth in trade eats cash, and this CFO will own that problem. Managing buyer terms, supplier terms, and 3PL costs so cash is freed rather than trapped as the trade book grows. This is the difference between scaling and stalling.
Finance and accounting infrastructure. Building the ledger, the controls, and the systems deeply integrated into the platform. The finance function needs to run at the speed of the trade, not behind it. That means scalable internal controls, audit-ready financials across multiple entities and jurisdictions, and governance that enables fast decision-making rather than slowing it down.
FP&A, one source of truth, refreshed monthly. Forecasting, scenario planning, and unit economics tied to NRM, EBITDA, and the path to profitability. No surprises for the management, lenders or the board.
Stakeholders’reporting. Covenant management, monthly numbers, and the relationships with institutional banking partners are owned end-to-end. The kind of reporting that builds confidence, not questions.
Managing lenders and BNPL providers' relationships, and negotiating or executing funding transactions as and when required lead the next financing rounds.
Get the business Series C ready, or own the pivot to profitability if that is the direction. Investor relations is owned end-to-end, not delegated to advisors.
M&A from term sheet to integration. Financial diligence, deal structure, earnout mechanics, and post-close financial integration. The goal is turning acquisitions into NRM and throughput, not just headline numbers.
Ideal Candidate Profile3 to 4 years in investment banking or Big 4 audit, ideally transaction services, followed by 3 to 5 years in a single venture-backed business.
Venture experience in a platform or e-commerce business, not SaaS. Businesses connecting buyers and suppliers with real working capital and physical fulfilment. The successful candidate will understand the cash dynamics in this type of business.
A business degree from a top-tier university is preferred.
Fluency in English is essential, and fluency in German, native or near-native level is a big benefit given the Berlin base and European operating footprint.
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