CFO (Chief Financial Officer)
2 days ago
Girona
fundcraft is seeking an experienced, forward-thinking Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our executive leadership team during a pivotal phase of hyper-growth. Reporting directly to the CEO and partnering closely with the Board, the CFO will serve as the strategic architect of fundcraft's financial strategy, corporate growth, and capital allocation across European markets. As fundcraft prepares for its next growth stage, the CFO will co-lead fundraising initiatives, champion investor relations, and build an investor-grade financial engine. You will own financial operations across our Luxembourg, Spanish, and French entities, lead and scale a team of finance professionals, and ensure our financial architecture underpins fundcraft's ambition to transform alternative asset management infrastructure. Executive Leadership & Strategic Growth • Partner with the co-founders, the CEO and executive team to shape and execute company-wide growth strategies, business models, and profitability roadmaps., • Spearhead corporate development strategy, evaluating strategic partnerships, M&A opportunities, and new geographic market entry., • Direct capital allocation, cash management, liquidity planning, and unit economics optimization to align financial execution with enterprise value creation. Fundraising, Investor Relations & Board Governance • Co-lead fundcraft's equity and debt fundraising strategy alongside the CEO, engaging directly with institutional investors, venture capital funds, and strategic partners., • Drive the narrative for external capital raises, managing the buildout of financial models, investor presentations, data rooms, and due diligence processes., • Own board-level financial reporting, delivering transparent insights, risk assessments, and scenario analyses to the Board of Directors. Financial Operations, Compliance & International Tax • Oversee multi-jurisdictional financial operations across Luxembourg, Spain, and France, ensuring total regulatory compliance and reporting standards across all legal entities., • Direct transfer pricing strategy, intercompany agreements, tax optimization, and treasury functions in alignment with local and EU regulatory requirements., • Maintain rigorous internal controls, risk management protocols, and audit readiness under relevant accounting frameworks (IFRS / local GAAPs). Commercial FP&A & AI Intelligence • Build and refine long-range financial planning processes, unit economics frameworks (CAC, LTV, NRR), and dynamic pricing strategies., • Champion an AI-native finance function by embedding modern AI tools and automated financial workflows to elevate predictive analytics, speed up reporting, and maximize productivity., • Translate complex operational data into actionable commercial insights for department leaders. Team Leadership & Organizational Scaling • Lead, mentor, and expand the finance organization (currently 4 direct reports), building a world-class team aligned with high-performance standards., • Establish a culture of operational excellence, continuous learning, continuous technological integration, and high integrity across the finance function., • Leadership Experience: 10+ years of progressive financial leadership, with proven experience as a CFO, VP of Finance, or equivalent leadership role in a high-growth tech or fintech company, preferably in a regulated environment., • Track Record in VC-backed companies: Demonstrated experience leading or co-leading successful venture capital rounds, growth equity fundraising, or debt financing processes., • Multi-Jurisdictional Expertise: Deep operational familiarity with European regulatory, legal, and tax environments (direct experience operating in Luxembourg, Spain, or France preferred)., • Industry Domain Knowledge: Background in financial services, alternative asset management, or fund administration software/tech ecosystems is highly desirable., • AI-native Mindset: Active practitioner of modern finance tools, automation, and AI platforms to streamline FP&A, reporting, and operational efficiency., • Education & Credentials: Master's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or Economics; CFA, CPA, or ACCA certification is a plus., • Executive presence and charisma with the ability to articulate complex financial narratives clearly to investors, board members, and internal teams., • Exceptional strategic vision balanced with high‑level financial modeling capability and detail-oriented execution., • Entrepreneurial resilience, thriving in dynamic, fast-paced environments with shifting priorities., • Full professional fluency in English; working proficiency in Spanish or French is a strong advantage., • Strategic & Enterprise Acumen: Connects financial performance directly to enterprise value creation, setting long-term growth strategy, capital allocation, and driving executive‑level commercial decisions., • Strategic & Operational Agility: Effortlessly navigates between high-level enterprise valuation, M&A modeling, and long-range strategy down to granular financial operations and unit economics., • Executive Presence & Investor Communication: Clear, authoritative communicator capable of presenting complex financial strategies and growth narratives seamlessly to the CEO, Board of Directors, institutional investors, and external partners., • Executive Leadership & Capability Building: Proven track record of scaling world-class finance organizations, fostering a culture of high performance, accountability, continuous learning, and AI-driven operational efficiency., • Entrepreneurial Resilience & Change Leadership: Thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments with high ambiguity, driving organizational scaling, liquidity events, and process infrastructure from the top down., • Corporate Governance: Uncompromising integrity and sound judgment in high-stakes governance, international compliance, regulatory oversight, and risk management across multiple EU jurisdictions., • Global & Multilingual Orientation: Fluent in English, with Spanish and/or French working capability to effectively lead cross-border operations across Luxembourg, Spain, and France., • Join a culture that celebrates creativity and welcomes innovative, disruptive ideas, empowering you to make a real impact., • Immerse yourself in a fast-paced, diverse workplace where you'll have the chance to collaborate and learn from specialists across various fields, fostering personal and professional growth., • Embrace automation and seamless tech integration in your workflows, while our platform boosts operations through tech leverage, ensuring you stay ahead of the curve and updated with new technologies., • Work in a comfortable, ergonomic environment within our spacious, modern offices where you can enjoy daily fresh fruit and coffee!, • Monthly afterworks organised by the company to unwind and strengthen team connections. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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