VP of Finance / Head of Finance

Extensive Professional Experience: Minimum 8–10+ years of progressive experience in corporate finance, including at least 5 years in an executive or high-level leadership capacity (e.g., CFO, Head of Finance, VP of Finance) within a capital-intensive technology sector (Hardware, Deep Tech, Telecoms, Aerospace or Advanced Manufacturing).

Proven Fundraising Track Record: A demonstrated history of successfully leading or co-leading venture capital-raising processes through Series A and Series B, or executing complex international M&A transactions on the company side. Active relationships with international Tier-1/Tier-2 VC funds are a significant advantage.

Hardware & Enterprise CAPEX Economics: Deep expertise in physical product scaling, manufacturing cost structures (COGS), and gross margin optimization. Proven understanding of long B&B/Enterprise sales cycles, deployment-heavy business models, and high upfront Capital Expenditure (CapEx) management.

Strategic Capital Structure Mastery: Exceptional grasp of balancing equity-based venture capital with sophisticated debt structures, working capital facilities, and substantial non-dilutive funding (large-scale national and EU R&D grants).

Executive Leadership & Team Building: Proven capability to operate at the Board level, partner effectively with Founders, and strategically build, mentor, and scale an internal finance department from the ground up as the company grows.

Analytical & Commercial Vision: Exceptional commercial acumen with a track record of translating complex financial data, forecasting, and macro-trends into actionable board-level corporate strategies that drive global expansion.

Education & Credentials: University degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. Professional global certifications are highly preferred.

Flawless Language Skills: Full professional proficiency and executive presence in English (C1/C2 level), with absolute confidence in leading high-stakes negotiations and board presentations with international institutional investors.