Chief Financial Officer | High-Growth Hospitality Group | Berlin, Germany |
I’m searching for an experienced Chief Financial Officer to join a fast-growing, founder-led hospitality group entering its next phase of scale and international expansion. This is a senior leadership role with full financial ownership and direct involvement in shaping the long-term structure of the business.
The company is scaling rapidly across Europe, and has a clear ambition to professionalise finance, governance, and internal controls as headcount and footprint expand.
Perks & Benefits
- Performance-based bonus
- Share scheme linked to KPIs and long-term goals
- Senior leadership role with direct impact on IPO preparation
- High visibility with investors, shareholders, and founders
Your Experience
- Proven CFO or senior finance leadership experience in a high-growth environment
- Background in hospitality, QSR, restaurants, retail is must. Other industries will not be considered.
- Strong track record building finance structures, governance, and internal controls from scratch
- Experience working with investors, boards, and shareholders
- ERP implementation experience (NetSuite highly desirable)
- Fluent German (C1) – all reporting conducted in German
- Based in Germany, with willingness to work on-site in Berlin or travel 3–4 days per week
Your Responsibilities
- Full ownership of finance strategy, governance, and financial leadership
- Act as legal and financial representative of the business, with power of attorney
- Build and scale financial structures, controls, and reporting frameworks
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and long-term financial planning
- Manage and develop the finance team (Controller, Accountants, Finance Manager)
- Partner closely with founders, investors, and external stakeholders
- Support international expansion through disciplined financial oversight
This role would suit a commercially minded CFO who thrives in fast-paced, scaling environments and wants to play a pivotal role in building a European hospitality brand with long-term exit ambitions.
If this sounds of interest, please contact Clay at COREcruitment: clay@corecruitment.com
