Chief Financial Officer

About Us

Mitte is on a mission to provide healthy hydration for every body. Having created the world’s first smart water system inspired by the natural water cycle, we are driven to reinvent the way water is consumed globally. Our solution allows users to create personalised mineralised water at home, giving them control over their drinking water while minimising plastic wastage.   

We’re proud to be 100% climate neutral.

The Role

It’s an exciting time to join Mitte. As we move closer to our launch date, we are looking for an experienced Chief Financial Officer with a strong track record, preferably in a start-up setting.

The role of our new CFO’s role is both in- and outward-facing:

Internally, the CFO will provide the perspective of our financial strategy to the C-Level and be an expert in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting and reporting. The successful candidate will lead our experienced and growing Finance & Accounting team and be in close contact with the extended leadership team of all functions. 

Externally, our CFO will liaise with key external partners with a focus on fundraising and shareholder management, as well as key accounting with major financially relevant partners such as banks and suppliers, and clients. 

Join our amazing team of 26 nationalities in Berlin and help us bring Mitte to the world!

Your contribution 

• Act as Chief Financial Officer and strategic business partner to C-Level and the extended leadership team and communicate, engage, and interact with our investors.
• Participate in pivotal decisions as they relate to strategic initiatives and operational models.
• Interact with and bring the department into line with the strategic board of Directors’ plans, initiatives, and recommendations and implement policies, procedures, and processes as deemed appropriate.
• Assess and evaluate financial performance of our organization with regard to long-term operational goals, budgets, and forecasts.
• Provide insight and recommendations to both short-term and long-term growth plans of the organization.
• Identify, acquire, and implement systems and software to provide critical financial and operational information.
• Create and establish yearly financial objectives that align with the company’s plan for growth and expansion.
• Support the CEO during Fundraising with “financial storytelling”, pitching, preparation of financial data, running Due Diligences, and supporting in legal negotiations
• Leverage own network of existing and potential investors, clients, and external advisors.
• Recruit, interview, and hire finance, accounting, and payroll staff as required.

Financial Analysis, Budgeting, and Forecasting

• Lead, guide, and present the preparation for monthly financial budgeting reports including monthly profit and loss by division, forecast vs. budget by division, and weekly cash flow by division.
• Drive the annual company budgeting process and maintain monthly operating budgets 
• Review and analyse monthly financial results and provide recommendations.
• Identify, develop, and execute analysis of business initiatives, product launches, and/or new service offerings.
• Supervise and manage the creation of reports, software implementation, and tools for budgeting and forecasting.

Accounting, Administration, and Operations

• Oversee the preparation and communication of weekly, monthly, and annual financial statements, ensure timelines and accuracy.
• Work with the People & Culture Team to ensure appropriate legal compliance.
• Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors; Manage preparation and support of all external audits.

Financial Management

• Manage cash flow planning process and ensure funds availability.
• Oversee tax and treasury
• Oversee cash, investments, and asset management area.
• Explore new investment opportunities and provide recommendations on potential returns and risks.
• Maintain outstanding banking relationships and strategic alliances with vendors and business partners.
• Utilize forward-looking models and activity-based analyses to provide financial insight into the organisation’s plans and operating budgets.

Relevant Experience

• BSc/BA in Accounting, Finance or relevant field; MSc/MBA is a plus
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills
• Demonstrated leadership ability, confidence, and executive presence, and a strong ability to motivate staff
• Excellent analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills
• Experience in setting up efficient reporting and Business Intelligence (BI) tools
• Experience working with external auditors, internal controls, and compliance-related issues
• Strong track record: 6 years of minimum experience as a CFO in a fast-growing organisation
• C1 level German level and knowledge of solid knowledge of tax system is required
• Mitte is an equal opportunity employer, but we strongly encourage female and diverse candidates to apply to complement our C-Level gender split

Why Mitte?

Our culture and values are central to Mitte's philosophy. Every day we embrace a more diverse workforce and inclusive environment. We encourage everyone to bring their true selves to work. In addition, you can expect:

• Competitive salary and shares in the company
• Flexible working hours 
• Regular team events
• A flexible learning budget of 1,000 EUR per year 
• Subsidised German classes
• A Modern office space with roof terrace in central Berlin
• A Membership for Urban Sports Club
• 28 vacation days

Information

• Location: Berlin, Germany

Industry experience

Education: Bachelor

Seniority: Manager, Director, Professor

Years of experience: 5 to 10 years

Taxonomy

• Chief Financial Officer
• Finance
• Finance and Markets
• Finance
• Financial Services
• Financial Software