1 week ago

Chief Financial Officer

Fastned

Amsterdam

1 week ago

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Fastned is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to join the Management Board and lead the finance domain, driving the company's path to profitability and expansion across Europe. The role requires a financial leader with experience in listed scale-ups, strong people management skills, and expertise in funding, capital markets, and financial control.

HybridFull-timeExecutiveFinancial Planning & AnalysisFinancial Control

Chief Financial Officer

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HybridFull-timeExecutiveFinancial Planning & Analysis

Salary

Not specified

Work Location

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands, NL

Work Model

Hybrid

Employment Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Executive

Core Qualifications

Technical (Must-have)

Financial Planning & AnalysisFinancial ControlRisk ManagementComplianceTreasury ManagementCash ManagementBank Guarantee ManagementSubsidiary CapitalisationFX ManagementBank Loan ManagementFundingCapital MarketsInvestor RelationsMergers & AcquisitionsSustainability Strategy

Soft Skills

LeadershipPeople ManagementCommunicationStrategic ThinkingDecision MakingRisk AppetiteFinancial Discipline

Key Responsibilities

•Partner with the Executive Board to set long-term financial goals, evaluate investment opportunities, oversee mergers and acquisitions, and direct teams to deliver analyses and frameworks.
•Manage the company's capital structure by optimising capital, debt, and equity structure to maximise shareholder value.
•Lead and inspire the Finance team of 43 professionals, providing clear direction and fostering a culture that balances a bold mission with financial rigour.
•Oversee Accounting & Reporting: ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements and compliance with regulatory standards.
•Oversee Funding & Investor Relations: develop a compelling equity story, lead earnings calls, and maintain relationships with analysts, shareholders, and investors.
•Oversee Business & Financial Control: partner with Country- and Functional Directors to evaluate business cases for new markets, stations, joint ventures, and expansion initiatives.
•Oversee Risk & Audit: build structures to protect against financial fraud and operational risk, represent the Management Board in Audit Committee meetings, and drive internal controls.
•Oversee Tax: ensure tax compliance and maintenance of a tax control framework across all countries.
•Serve as executive owner of Fastned's sustainability strategy, ensuring it is credible, auditable, and aligned with regulatory requirements and B Corp obligations.
•Serve as a full member of the Management Board with statutory responsibility for financial governance, risk management, and sustainability reporting.

CFOFinanceRenewable EnergyElectric MobilityScale-upListed CompanyManagement BoardHybridAmsterdam

Core Qualifications

Technical (Must-have)

Soft Skills

LeadershipPeople ManagementCommunicationStrategic ThinkingDecision MakingRisk AppetiteFinancial Discipline

Key Responsibilities

•Partner with the Executive Board to set long-term financial goals, evaluate investment opportunities, oversee mergers and acquisitions, and direct teams to deliver analyses and frameworks.

•Manage the company's capital structure by optimising capital, debt, and equity structure to maximise shareholder value.

•Lead and inspire the Finance team of 43 professionals, providing clear direction and fostering a culture that balances a bold mission with financial rigour.

•Oversee Accounting & Reporting: ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements and compliance with regulatory standards.

•Oversee Funding & Investor Relations: develop a compelling equity story, lead earnings calls, and maintain relationships with analysts, shareholders, and investors.

•Oversee Business & Financial Control: partner with Country- and Functional Directors to evaluate business cases for new markets, stations, joint ventures, and expansion initiatives.

•Oversee Risk & Audit: build structures to protect against financial fraud and operational risk, represent the Management Board in Audit Committee meetings, and drive internal controls.

•Oversee Tax: ensure tax compliance and maintenance of a tax control framework across all countries.

•Serve as executive owner of Fastned's sustainability strategy, ensuring it is credible, auditable, and aligned with regulatory requirements and B Corp obligations.

•Serve as a full member of the Management Board with statutory responsibility for financial governance, risk management, and sustainability reporting.