Chief Financial Officer (CFO) - (m/w/d)

Shape the utilities market of the future with us!

Full Time / Erfurt, Leipzig, Ilmenau, Remote Germany 

As CFO, you will be a key sparring partner for the executive management team and hold full responsibility for the financial performance and strategic direction of the Cuculus Group.

Your Role at a Glance

Steering, Growth & Operational Excellence

• Strategic Financial Planning: Develop and oversee the long-term financial strategy to support our global expansion goals.
• Reporting & Controlling: Drive high-quality financial reporting for the management board, shareholders, and investors.
• Business Steering & Profitability: Establish and continuously improve financial steering across product lifecycles, customer projects and support services.
• Capital Markets & Funding: Manage liquidity planning, lead future funding rounds, and maintain strong relationships with banks and investors.
• Process Optimization: Professionalize internal structures in Accounting, Controlling, and Legal to ensure full scalability for a growing Software business.
• Risk Management: Identify financial and operational risks and implement robust mitigation strategies.
• Leadership: Lead and mentor the finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, transparency, and high performance.

Your profile

Analytical, Hands-on & Visionary
You see yourself not just as a "numbers person", but as a business partner who sets the economic course for sustainable success.

• Experience: Proven track record in a senior finance leadership role (CFO, VP Finance, or Director Finance), ideally within a Tech/SaaS environment.
• Education: University degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field; an MBA or CPA/CFA qualification is a plus.
• Expertise: Deep knowledge of financial reporting (HGB/IFRS), investment controlling, and experience in financing rounds.
• Tech-Forward Mindset: You view technology as a core enabler and are proactive in leveraging AI to enhance financial steering and efficiency, staying ahead of the curve to future-proof the finance function.
• Mindset: A hands-on mentality combined with strategic foresight. You thrive in agile, fast-paced environments.
• Communication: Fluency in English and German is essential for this role given our international operations and local presence.