{"id":3368,"date":"2026-09-26T02:20:22","date_gmt":"2026-09-26T01:20:22","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"-0001-11-30T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"-0001-11-29T23:00:00","slug":"director-of-finance-almedia-e3ab1","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/africantalents.online\/blog\/poste\/director-of-finance-almedia-e3ab1\/","title":{"rendered":"Director of Finance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"min-height:1.5em\">This isn\u2019t your regular job. Almedia is a place where those who want to push harder can accelerate their careers faster than anywhere else. We\u2019re aiming to become Germany\u2019s second bootstrapped unicorn. Almedia is already Europe\u2019s #3 fastest-growing company in 2025 (FT1000).<\/p>\n<p style=\"min-height:1.5em\">\n<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\u2019 products. We are offering a new way to acquire users for the biggest companies in the world.<\/p>\n<p style=\"min-height:1.5em\">\n<p style=\"min-height:1.5em\">At Almedia, you\u2019ll:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"min-height:1.5em\">\n<li>\n<p style=\"min-height:1.5em\"><strong>Own way more, way earlier<\/strong> \u2014 you\u2019ll be trusted with responsibility fast.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p style=\"min-height:1.5em\"><strong>Push harder, get further<\/strong> \u2014 this isn\u2019t a 9\u20135. We highly reward intensity.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p style=\"min-height:1.5em\"><strong>Join a rare environment<\/strong> \u2014 you will work with ambitious high-speed, high-ownership people.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p style=\"min-height:1.5em\"><strong>Fully present<\/strong> \u2014 we\u2019re 5 days a week in the office to build the energising momentum we need.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"min-height:1.5em\">We\u2019re looking for a <strong>Director of Finance<\/strong> to accelerate Almedia\u2019s growth by leading strategic finance initiatives, FP&amp;A, capital markets activities, and M&amp;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>\n<p style=\"min-height:1.5em\">This role sits at the intersection of corporate finance strategy, operational FP&amp;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>\n<p style=\"min-height:1.5em\">You won\u2019t just report the numbers \u2014 you will be a key partner in shaping Almedia\u2019s financial roadmap, capital strategy, and long-term business growth.<\/p>\n<p style=\"min-height:1.5em\"><strong>Salary:<\/strong> 120-150k \u2022 <strong>Total Comp: <\/strong>200k \u2022 <strong>Includes Equity<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"min-height:1.5em\">\n<h2><strong>What You\u2019ll Do \ud83c\udfaf<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul style=\"min-height:1.5em\">\n<li>\n<p style=\"min-height:1.5em\"><strong>Drive Corporate Finance &amp; Strategic Initiatives:<\/strong> Lead company-wide strategic finance projects, connecting financial analysis to business strategy, strategic trade-offs, and operational priorities.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p style=\"min-height:1.5em\"><strong>Lead FP&amp;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>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p style=\"min-height:1.5em\"><strong>Support Capital Markets &amp; 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>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p style=\"min-height:1.5em\"><strong>Execute M&amp;A and Deal Strategy:<\/strong> Own M&amp;A process execution from opportunity evaluation and diligence to financial impact analysis, valuation frameworks, and internal recommendations.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<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>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<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>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"min-height:1.5em\">\n<h2><strong>What You\u2019ll Bring \ud83d\udca1<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul style=\"min-height:1.5em\">\n<li>\n<p style=\"min-height:1.5em\"><strong>Comprehensive Strategic Finance Skill Set:<\/strong> Strong foundation across corporate finance, FP&amp;A, capital markets, valuation, and M&amp;A within a fast-moving, high-growth environment.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<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>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<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>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p style=\"min-height:1.5em\"><strong>Commercial &amp; Strategic Acumen:<\/strong> Ability to evaluate operational realities through a financial lens and distill findings into actionable strategic guidance.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<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>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<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>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"min-height:1.5em\">\n<h2><strong>What Makes You a Great Fit \ud83c\udf1f<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul style=\"min-height:1.5em\">\n<li>\n<p style=\"min-height:1.5em\">You thrive in a broad, high-impact strategic finance role where no two days look identical.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<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>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p style=\"min-height:1.5em\">You are excited to handle a balanced scope covering strategic planning, forecasting, investor relations, and M&amp;A.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p style=\"min-height:1.5em\">You prefer building systems, models, and capabilities from the ground up over managing a static operational process.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"min-height:1.5em\">\n<h2><strong>Why Almedia? \ud83c\udf81<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul style=\"min-height:1.5em\">\n<li>\n<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>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p style=\"min-height:1.5em\"><strong>Scale With Almedia:<\/strong> Grow alongside a startup that has been profitable from day one.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<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>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p style=\"min-height:1.5em\"><strong>Other Benefits:<\/strong> Transport subsidy, breakfasts and lunches, language learning, Urban Sports Club, and more.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<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>\n<hr>\n<p>Compensation: \u20ac100K \u2013 \u20ac150K \u2022 Offers Equity \u2022 Total Comp: 200k<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> \u2022 \u20ac100K \u2013 \u20ac150K \u2022 Offers Equity \u2022 Total Comp: 200k<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Find more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arbeitnow.com\/english-speaking-jobs\">English Speaking Jobs in Germany<\/a> on Arbeitnow<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_promoted":"","_job_location":"Berlin","_application":"https:\/\/www.arbeitnow.com\/jobs\/companies\/almedia\/director-of-finance-berlin-192651","_company_name":"Almedia","_company_website":"","_company_tagline":"","_company_twitter":"","_company_video":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_remote_position":0,"_job_salary":"","_job_salary_currency":"","_job_salary_unit":""},"job-categories":[],"job-types":[6],"class_list":["post-3368","job_listing","type-job_listing","status-publish","hentry","job-type-full-time"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/africantalents.online\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings\/3368","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/africantalents.online\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/africantalents.online\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/job_listing"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/africantalents.online\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/africantalents.online\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3368"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/africantalents.online\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-categories?post=3368"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/africantalents.online\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-types?post=3368"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}