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

Overview

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 bonus
• Share scheme linked to KPIs and long-term goals
• Senior leadership role with direct impact on IPO preparation
• High visibility with investors, shareholders, and founders

Your Experience

• Proven CFO or senior finance leadership experience in a high-growth environment
• Background in hospitality, QSR, restaurants, retail is must.Other industries will not be considered.
• Strong track record building finance structures, governance, and internal controls from scratch
• Experience working with investors, boards, and shareholders
• ERP implementation experience (NetSuite highly desirable)
• Fluent German (C1) – all reporting conducted in German
• Based 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 leadership
• Act as legal and financial representative of the business, with power of attorney
• Build and scale financial structures, controls, and reporting frameworks
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and long-term financial planning
• Prepare the business for IPO readiness targeted for 2028
• Manage and develop the finance team (Controller, Accountants, Finance Manager)
• Partner closely with founders, investors, and external stakeholders
• Support 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: