Director of Finance

This isn’t your regular job. Almedia is a place where those who want to push harder can accelerate their careers faster than anywhere else. We’re aiming to become Germany’s second bootstrapped unicorn. Almedia is already Europe’s #3 fastest-growing company in 2025 (FT1000). We are building the future of marketing by rewarding our community of over 80 million users for engaging with our advertisers’ products. We are offering a new way to acquire users for the biggest companies in the world. At Almedia, you’ll: Own way more, way earlier — you’ll be trusted with responsibility fast. Push harder, get further — this isn’t a 9–5. We highly reward intensity. Join a rare environment — you will work with ambitious high-speed, high-ownership people. Fully present — we’re 5 days a week in the office to build the energising momentum we need. We’re looking for a Director of Finance to accelerate Almedia’s growth by leading strategic finance initiatives, FP&A, capital markets activities, and M&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. This role sits at the intersection of corporate finance strategy, operational FP&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. You won’t just report the numbers — you will be a key partner in shaping Almedia’s financial roadmap, capital strategy, and long-term business growth. Salary: 120-150k • Total Comp: 200k • Includes Equity What You’ll Do 🎯Drive Corporate Finance & Strategic Initiatives: Lead company-wide strategic finance projects, connecting financial analysis to business strategy, strategic trade-offs, and operational priorities. Lead FP&A and Decision-Grade Analysis: Build, refine, and maintain high-quality financial models, budget frameworks, scenario plans, and benchmarking metrics to guide internal growth decisions. Support Capital Markets & External Financing: Lead workstreams for equity and debt financing, preparing materials, financial narratives, and valuation analyses for discussions with external investors and partners. Execute M&A and Deal Strategy: Own M&A process execution from opportunity evaluation and diligence to financial impact analysis, valuation frameworks, and internal recommendations. Establish Repeatable Finance Processes: Build structured, scalable frameworks for transaction diligence, financial forecasting, and strategic evaluation to empower leadership to act quickly with confidence. Operate as a Hands-On Owner: Work directly in the details to build models and presentation decks yourself while independently driving complex strategic workstreams forward. What You’ll Bring 💡Comprehensive Strategic Finance Skill Set: Strong foundation across corporate finance, FP&A, capital markets, valuation, and M&A within a fast-moving, high-growth environment. Background in PE, Investment Banking, or High-Growth Finance: Experience in private equity, investment banking, corporate development, or strategic finance in a fast-paced operating company. Advanced Financial Modeling Rigor: Proven track record of independently building robust, dynamic financial models, forecasts, and scenario analyses from scratch. Commercial & Strategic Acumen: Ability to evaluate operational realities through a financial lens and distill findings into actionable strategic guidance. Executive-Level Communication: Skill in translating complex financial concepts, forecasts, and transaction structures into concise recommendations for leadership, board members, and investors. High Ownership Mindset: Self-driven, pragmatic, and eager to dive deep into details to push initiatives over the finish line. What Makes You a Great Fit 🌟You thr