Interim Chief Finance Officer - Fintech

Interim Chief Finance Officer (Short-Term Remote Contract) 

Company: German Fintech  

Location: Remote 

Duration: Circa 2-4 months  

Start Date: ASAP  

Remuneration: Day rate above market value 

About the Company: 

ReachX is hiring for a leading German fintech startup revolutionizing the financial industry with innovative solutions. As they navigate a transition period following the departure of the current CFO, the client is seeking a highly skilled Interim Chief Finance Officer to bridge the gap until a permanent replacement is found. This is a short-term contract role that offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on the company's growth and success. 

Role Description: 

As the Interim Chief Finance Officer, you will play a crucial role in the client's organization, leveraging your extensive experience in fintech and start-ups to drive financial stability and growth.

Your primary responsibilities will include fundraising, financial planning and analysis, cash flow management, financial reporting, risk management, M&A support, and stakeholder communication. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Fundraising: Collaborate with the founder to quickly raise a venture capital round, utilizing your expertise in securing funding for start-ups. 

• Financial Planning and Analysis: Review and validate existing budget and business plan, ensuring alignment with the client's strategic goals and objectives. 

• Cash Flow Management: Monitor and manage the company's cash flow, conduct thorough cash flow forecasting, and optimize working capital management to ensure financial stability. 

• Financial Reporting: Prepare accurate and timely financial reports, enabling effective decision-making by the board of directors and key stakeholders. 

• Risk Management: Assess financial risks, develop risk mitigation strategies, and implement effective controls to safeguard our financial interests. 

• Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A): Conduct financial due diligence, perform valuation analysis, provide negotiation support, and contribute to integration planning for potential M&A activities. 

• Stakeholder Communications: Present financial reports, updates, and strategic recommendations to the board of directors and key investors, fostering strong relationships and ensuring transparency. 

Requirements: 

• Proven experience at a similar level in a fintech/start-up environment, successfully navigating the challenges unique to this sector. 

• Track record of raising capital for start-ups, demonstrating exceptional negotiation and relationship-building skills. 

• Strong financial planning and analysis expertise, with the ability to review and validate budgets and business plans. 

• Proficiency in cash flow management, including forecasting and working capital optimization. 

• Experience in risk management, including identifying and mitigating financial risks. 

• Familiarity with M&A processes, financial due diligence, and valuation analysis. 

• Fluency in English (German language skills would be advantageous but not essential). 

• Experience from a top firm e.g. Investment Bank, Corporate or Consultancy 

• Previous experience working for a German Fintech would be highly desirable 

This is an interim/contract role and NOT a permanent employment.  

If you are a dynamic and results-driven finance professional seeking a short-term contract opportunity with a forward-thinking fintech startup, we would love to hear from you. 

To apply, please submit your resume/CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and availability. We will contact shortlisted candidates for further assessment. 

Note: This is a short-term contract role paid on a day rate.  

We appreciate all applications, but only qualified candidates will be contacted. 

Activity: Interim CFO/Controller

Sector: Financial Services, Fintech, Technology, Business Services

Skills: Corporate Finance, Business Planning, Fundraising, Risk Management

Years of Experience: 5-9 years, 10-14 years, 15+ years, 0-4 years

Region: EU, Europe - non EU, UK