Chief Financial Officer (with M&A experience)

Salary Competitive
Equity To be negotiated

Rens' mission is to empower the next generation of world changers; those who break boundaries, follow their dreams and make a huge impact on generations after them. Come join us on our journey to create the first-ever #CoffeeSneaker! We're offering a Chief Financial Officer position in the Helsinki Metropolitan region. If you would like to be a part of history and help build the Nordics' first sustainable sportswear brand, this job is for you.


What we are looking for

We’re looking for a Chief Financial Controller (CFO) with experience in Merger & Acquisition to overlook all financial activities and assist the Executive team in financial planning as well as controlling. You will be responsible for tracking cash flow and financial planning as well as analyzing the company's financial strengths and weaknesses and proposing corrective actions.


What you will do

  • Drive the company’s financial planning and perform risk management by analyzing the organization’s liabilities and investments;

  • Control and evaluate the organization’s funding plans and capital structure;

  • Ensure cash flow is appropriate for the organization’s operations;

  • Supervise the financial controller and coordinate with outsourced accountants;

  • Prepare reliable current and forecasting reports;

  • Ensure compliance with the law and company’s policies;

  • Organize and plan various M&A business set up;

  • Develop and review various finance and operational processes for all acquisitions and mergers;

  • Administer business objectives and monitor implementation of all businesses;

  • Monitor and implement post-merger integration and define appropriate scope and objectives;

  • Analyze various mergers and acquisitions by organization, identify issues and assist in appropriate resolution;

  • Monitor all results for process and maintain quality to improve businesses.

 

The ideal candidate has:

  • High fluency in English, no Finnish required

  • Proven track record as CFO, senior financial analyst, or relevant roles

  • Proven experience in Merger & Acquisition

  • In-depth knowledge of corporate financial law and risk management practices

  • Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods

  • Proficient in financial management software

  • Ability to strategize and solve problems

  • Strong leadership and organizational skills

  • Excellent communication and people skills

  • An analytical mind, comfortable with numbers

  • BSc/BA or Higher Degrees in Accounting, Finance or relevant fields

 

It would be a plus if you also have:

  • CFA or/and CPA

  • MSc/MBA in Accounting, Finance or relevant field

  • An understanding of eCommerce-related acquisitions

  • Expertise in business operations and management for fast-growing startups

  • Experience in retail, fashion, cleantech, data analytics, marketing, media, and brand building

 

What we can offer

  • A unique and global business opportunity

  • A chance to build the Nordics' first sustainable sneaker brand and a future market leader in global sustainable fashion

  • A leadership position in one of Finland's fast-growing and promising startups

  • Competitive executive offerings

  • Valuable professional experience in the intersection of International Trade, eCommerce, Fashion, and Cleantech

  • Competitive compensation

  • Opportunity to grow your career and improve personal skills

  • A beautiful and spacious storefront office in the center of Helsinki, Finland

  • International, creative, and “super cool” co-workers

  • Endless coffee (duh!)

 

PLEASE NOTE!

  • Please kindly submit your application through The Hub. We do not process applications submitted through our emails.

  • We process applications as soon as we receive them. The position will be filled as soon as a suitable applicant is found.

For more information or questions please contact us at works@rensoriginal.com

Perks and benefits

This job comes with several perks and benefits

Free coffee / tea
Free coffee / tea

Near public transit
Near public transit

Social gatherings
Social gatherings

Free office snacks
Free office snacks

Equity package
Equity package

Pension plan
Pension plan

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Working at
Rens Original

At Rens, we’re building a new footwear generation made from the world’s most advanced technologies and sustainable materials. Like all of us living in the era of fast-fashion, we too are frustrated with the insane amount of waste produced by the fashion industry. We believe that by combining sustainable materials with technology and style, we can create the world’s best sneaker, without wasting precious resources from Mother Nature. Learn more about us here https://rensoriginal.com/

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