Director of Finance
Almedia
<p style="min-height:1.5em">This isn’t your regular job. Almedia is a place where those who want to push harder can accelerate their careers faster than anywhere else. We’re aiming to become Germany’s second bootstrapped unicorn. Almedia is already Europe’s #3 fastest-growing company in 2025 (FT1000).</p><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><p style="min-height:1.5em">We are building the future of marketing by rewarding our community of over 80 million users for engaging with our advertisers’ products. We are offering a new way to acquire users for the biggest companies in the world.<br /></p><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><p style="min-height:1.5em">At Almedia, you’ll:</p><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Own way more, way earlier</strong> — you’ll be trusted with responsibility fast.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Push harder, get further</strong> — this isn’t a 9–5. We highly reward intensity.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Join a rare environment</strong> — you will work with ambitious high-speed, high-ownership people.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Fully present</strong> — we’re 5 days a week in the office to build the energising momentum we need.</p></li></ul><p style="min-height:1.5em">We’re looking for a <strong>Director of Finance</strong> to accelerate Almedia’s growth by leading strategic finance initiatives, FP&A, capital markets activities, and M&A execution. This is a highly hands-on role for a finance leader who can seamlessly move between high-level strategic planning, complex financial modeling, investor-ready communications, and hands-on deal execution.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em">This role sits at the intersection of corporate finance strategy, operational FP&A, and transaction execution. You will partner directly with leadership to evaluate build-vs-buy opportunities, build scalable financial frameworks, optimize capital structure, and drive clear, decision-grade analysis across the company.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em">You won’t just report the numbers — you will be a key partner in shaping Almedia’s financial roadmap, capital strategy, and long-term business growth.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Salary:</strong> 120-150k • <strong>Total Comp: </strong>200k • <strong>Includes Equity</strong></p><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><h2><strong>What You’ll Do 🎯</strong></h2><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Drive Corporate Finance & Strategic Initiatives:</strong> Lead company-wide strategic finance projects, connecting financial analysis to business strategy, strategic trade-offs, and operational priorities.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Lead FP&A and Decision-Grade Analysis:</strong> Build, refine, and maintain high-quality financial models, budget frameworks, scenario plans, and benchmarking metrics to guide internal growth decisions.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Support Capital Markets & External Financing:</strong> Lead workstreams for equity and debt financing, preparing materials, financial narratives, and valuation analyses for discussions with external investors and partners.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Execute M&A and Deal Strategy:</strong> Own M&A process execution from opportunity evaluation and diligence to financial impact analysis, valuation frameworks, and internal recommendations.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Establish Repeatable Finance Processes:</strong> Build structured, scalable frameworks for transaction diligence, financial forecasting, and strategic evaluation to empower leadership to act quickly with confidence.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Operate as a Hands-On Owner:</strong> Work directly in the details to build models and presentation decks yourself while independently driving complex strategic workstreams forward.</p></li></ul><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><h2><strong>What You’ll Bring 💡</strong></h2><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Comprehensive Strategic Finance Skill Set:</strong> Strong foundation across corporate finance, FP&A, capital markets, valuation, and M&A within a fast-moving, high-growth environment.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Background in PE, Investment Banking, or High-Growth Finance:</strong> Experience in private equity, investment banking, corporate development, or strategic finance in a fast-paced operating company.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Advanced Financial Modeling Rigor:</strong> Proven track record of independently building robust, dynamic financial models, forecasts, and scenario analyses from scratch.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Commercial & Strategic Acumen:</strong> Ability to evaluate operational realities through a financial lens and distill findings into actionable strategic guidance.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Executive-Level Communication:</strong> Skill in translating complex financial concepts, forecasts, and transaction structures into concise recommendations for leadership, board members, and investors.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>High Ownership Mindset:</strong> Self-driven, pragmatic, and eager to dive deep into details to push initiatives over the finish line.</p></li></ul><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><h2><strong>What Makes You a Great Fit 🌟</strong></h2><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">You thrive in a broad, high-impact strategic finance role where no two days look identical.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">You bring technical depth from transaction or corporate finance, paired with the flexibility needed in an agile tech environment.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">You are excited to handle a balanced scope covering strategic planning, forecasting, investor relations, and M&A.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">You prefer building systems, models, and capabilities from the ground up over managing a static operational process.</p></li></ul><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><h2><strong>Why Almedia? 🎁</strong></h2><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Own Our Growth:</strong> We offer all Berlin-based employees equity in Almedia to truly be a part of our success.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Scale With Almedia:</strong> Grow alongside a startup that has been profitable from day one.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Central Berlin Office:</strong> Work from a fully-stocked modern office built for collaboration, accessible from all around Berlin.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Other Benefits:</strong> Transport subsidy, breakfasts and lunches, language learning, Urban Sports Club, and more.</p></li></ul><p style="min-height:1.5em">We believe in fostering talent, evaluating all skill levels during the hiring process, and providing a clear path for growth. Almedia is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity, and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.</p><hr><p>Compensation: €100K – €150K • Offers Equity • Total Comp: 200k</p><ul><li> • €100K – €150K • Offers Equity • Total Comp: 200k</li></ul><p>Find more <a href="https://www.arbeitnow.com/english-speaking-jobs">English Speaking Jobs in Germany</a> on Arbeitnow</a>