Chief Financial Officer|High-Growth Hospitality Group|Berlin, Germany

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 bonusShare scheme linked to KPIs and long-term goalsSenior leadership role with direct impact on IPO preparationHigh visibility with investors, shareholders, and founders

Your Experience

Proven CFO or senior finance leadership experience in a high-growth environmentBackground in hospitality, QSR, restaurants, retail is must. Other industries will not be considered.Strong track record building finance structures, governance, and internal controls from scratchExperience working with investors, boards, and shareholdersERP implementation experience (NetSuite highly desirable)Fluent German (C1) – all reporting conducted in GermanBased 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 leadershipAct as legal and financial representative of the business, with power of attorneyBuild and scale financial structures, controls, and reporting frameworksLead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and long-term financial planningPrepare the business for IPO readiness targeted for 2028Manage and develop the finance team (Controller, Accountants, Finance Manager)Partner closely with founders, investors, and external stakeholdersSupport 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