Chief Financial Officer (f/m/d)

The Role

As a Chief Financial Officer (f/m/d) you will be responsible for leading the Finance and Legal & Compliance departments. Become part of a top-tier C-level team, leveraging their collective strength. Experience a collaborative board environment and work closely with a high-performing team that reports directly to you.

Your Responsibilities

• You are in charge of supervising the teams: Finance and Legal & Compliance and setting the strategic direction of those departments in alignment with the overall company strategy. 
• You contribute to defining the overall future growth strategy.
• You are managing and building all types of financing, i.e. debt and equity.
• You have full ownership of P&L and cash flow budgeting processes, ongoing consolidation, audit processes, and investor reporting.
• You are contributing to funding rounds and short- to long-term financing of the company’s growth.
• You collaborate with the advisory board and maintain investor relations.
• You develop and take our controlling as well as accounting operations and risk management processes to the next level, assume responsibility for tax reporting and manage relationships with external vendors and contractors.
• You lead operational excellence by creating appropriate structure, process, and reporting in all corresponding areas

What you will bring to the table

• Expertise in developing comprehensive company strategies.
• Due diligence for growth and private equity funding rounds, to secure substantial capital & first-hand experience in working with investors.
• Strong background in managing P&L, cash flow, budgeting, accounting, and controlling, alongside in-depth knowledge of tax reporting and compliance.
• Track record of guiding companies through international expansion, selecting and collaborating with top-tier corporate lawyers and tax advisors.
• Skilled in communicating financial strategies to non-finance departments and inspiring team engagement.
• Minimum of five years in a senior finance role, preferably as VP Finance or CFO.
• Proficiency in English with experience in international business settings; German language skills a strong asset.
• Demonstrated capability in managing diverse financing structures including debt, mezzanine, and equity, and in structuring these financial instruments.
• Excitement for and understanding of M&A, crucial for facilitating company growth.
• Experience in developing and implementing payment and pricing.

The Interview Process

• TA Partner Interview - 30 minutes 
• Hiring Manager Interview with one of our Founders - 45 minutes
• Meeting the Leadership Team - 1 hour 
• Stakeholder Interview - 45 minutes 
• Wunder Check Interview - 30 minutes 

What's in it for you?

• #InclusiveLeadership: Join our international team in a dynamic scale-up environment where your leadership and vision are crucial. Your ideas will drive strategic initiatives that make a significant impact on our growth and culture.
• #WorkLifeBalance: We prioritize your well-being with flexible, family friendly working hours and a hybrid work policy of two days a week in the office. 
• #WunderOffice: Work from our state-of-the-art Berlin office in Hackescher Markt, featuring ergonomic workstations, collaborative spaces, a rooftop terrace, and complimentary healthy snacks and beverages.
• #TeamSpirit: Foster a strong sense of community through our regular team-building events, including annual summer and winter celebrations, as well as after-work gatherings.
• #WorkFromAbroad: Employees can work outside their home country (preferably within the EU) for up to 63 days per year, subject to internal checks and depending on your role.
• #FamilySupport: We offer a special two-week paid leave for the second parent, supporting work-life balance and family needs.
• #MoreBenefits: Gain access to exclusive benefits, including discounted memberships at Urban Sports Club, valuable perks from FutureBens, annual travel tickets, and additional benefits designed to enhance your lifestyle and well-being.

*We at Wunderflats value the diversity of our team and stand for equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We respect all differences from person to person, visible or not.