VP Finance
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We are looking for an experienced, hands-on VP Finance to support Nextcloud through its next major phase of growth and strategic development.
01Responsibilities
Build and lead the finance function for the next stage of Nextcloud’s growth: scale-up from 170 to 400 employees at a fast pace
Initially take a highly hands-on and operational role, establishing scalable financial processes, systems, reporting and controls
Transition from operational execution to strategic leadership and management
Own financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, controlling, cash flow and management reporting
Develop the financial organisation, systems and governance required for a company of significantly greater scale
Act as a strategic partner to the CEO and management team on growth, investments and key business decisions
Prepare the company for a potential future shareholder transaction / sale of shares
Lead the financial side of such a transaction, including preparation, due diligence, financial documentation and transaction execution
02Requirements
Strong finance leadership experience in a fast-growing technology/software company
Experience scaling a finance organization and supporting significant company growth
Combination of strategic expertise and willingness to work operationally (initial phase)
Strong knowledge of financial planning, controlling, accounting, reporting and cash management
Experience with M&A, shareholder transactions, due diligence and company sale processes
Commercially minded, pragmatic and execution-oriented
German and English language skills are both essential
Ideally located in either Stuttgart or Berlin
03What we offer
A distributed, open, and enthusiastic team with a passion for working for and within the open source community
A fun and diverse team
A product that pushes the boundaries of technology with a global user and contributor community
A competitive salary
Flexibility for a healthy work-life balance
Time for personal growth and education
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