Head of Finance

Job title:

Head of Finance

Company:

Brenger

Job description

Join Brenger as a Head of Finance!
Join Brenger on our mission to optimally use every van on the road! Because that makes everyone happy: the courier, the environment and our customer. Win-win-win!As Head of Finance, you will play a key role in steering our financial strategy and ensuring our financial health. This leadership position involves managing all financial aspects of the business, providing strategic financial guidance to the team, and supporting Brenger’s growth. Are you analytical, disciplined, and have the strategic thinking skills we need? Apply now to work together on our beautiful mission! 👇About Brenger
Brenger is a scale-up based in Amsterdam, founded in October 2016 by Wisse and Derk. Our transport platform simplifies the process of transporting large items such as bikes, cupboards, and sofas. By utilizing the empty space in vans already on the road, Brenger aims “to fill every courier van on the road.” This mission creates a triple win: making large item transport easy and affordable, providing additional income for our couriers, and reducing CO2 emissions by minimizing kilometers driven. Since our inception, we have eliminated more than 14,885,871 unnecessary kilometers, saving 4,372 tonnes of CO2.Since our launch, we have grown considerably. Brenger started in the Netherlands, became active in Belgium and Germany, and we are about to scale up even further. There are some exciting years ahead in which we want to grow substantially and professionalize further to cope with this growth. In short: a close-knit and ambitious team with big plans to roll out Brenger throughout Europe!What will you do?
As the Head of Finance, you play a crucial role in managing the financial operations of our scale-up. You provide strategic direction to our financial planning, oversee budget management, and conduct cost-benefit analyses. You ensure the accuracy of the company’s financial reports, monitor financial risks and investment activities, and maintain strong relationships with our investors and stakeholders.Your responsibilities will include:Financial Reporting (20%): Prepare accurate monthly financial reports.Investor Relations (20%): Develop investor reports and play a key role in securing investment rounds. During fundraising periods, this responsibility will take up most of your time.Forecasting and Budgeting (20%): Create and manage forecasts and budgets for various teams.Optimizing Financial Processes (20%): Enhance and streamline financial processes throughout the company.Cashflow Management (10%): Oversee cash flow and anticipate future cash requirements.Risk Management and Compliance (10%): Manage financial risks and ensure compliance with relevant (financial) regulations.In your first 100 days, you will establish a comprehensive financial management strategy, using your expertise to advance our financial operations. Your key tasks will include:Developing and delivering the monthly P&L, cash flow, and balance sheet.Creating detailed investor reports to ensure transparency and build confidence.Presenting the company’s financial performance at all-hands meetings, ensuring the entire team is informed and aligned.Analyzing and optimizing current financial processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.After 12 months, your strategic vision will be embedded in our financial policies, operations, and organizational practices. You will independently run the finance department and successfully fulfill its responsibilities, including:Taking on full ownership of business forecasting and budget management across all teams, ensuring sustainable growth and financial stability.Playing a pivotal role when securing a next investment round for accelerating our international expansion, effectively showcasing the company’s value and potential to investors.

Managing both internal and external financial reporting with accuracy and clarity.Implementing a scalable internal framework for finance operations, promoting a culture of continuous improvement. * Offering high-level financial advice for strategic decision making throughout the company.You will work closely with:Career developmentYou’ll be involved in most strategic decisions as finance plays a key role in all of them. As Brenger is at a tipping point of accelerating growth, in the long term, there are many opportunities to grow within Brenger, with the goal of becoming CFO.Must have:Minimum of 5, but preferably 7 years of experience in finance, consultancy, or investing.Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities.Significant experience in financial planning and reporting. * Excellent presentation skills, with the expertise to develop:shareholder reporting presentations.pitch decks for securing new investment.sinternal presentations on financial plans and performance.Strong Excel skills (at least intermediate level).Nice to have:Experience with raising investments.Experience at a venture capital (VC) or private equity (PE) firm.Legal experience.Familiarity with the dynamics of a platform startup and/or the transport sector.You are a fan of our sustainable business model.We offer:A competitive salary that matches your experience, along with opportunities to advance within Brenger’s career framework.In case of good performance after one year, possibility of SARs (Stock Appreciation Rights)25 holidays, plus additional days to celebrate life’s special moments (including your birthday!).A MacBook to support your work.Covered travel costs for public transport.Bike lease plan through Lease a BikeVegetarian lunch, snacks, and fresh fruit.A full time (5 days per week / 40 hours) role. We can also consider 4 days / 32 hours).An office in the heart of Amsterdam next to the Vondelpark.Gain experience in a dynamic startup with many development opportunities.Enthusiastic?Click on “apply” and send us your CV (or LinkedIn profile) and answer a few questions. If we see a match, we will contact you to schedule an interview and meet the team in person. Still have a question? Send an email to julie@brenger.nl.Recruitment process:The application deadline for this position is October 20, 2024. After this date, we will carefully review all received applications. If your profile matches the requirements, we will contact you to discuss the next steps.The next steps:Step 1: Intro-call with Julie (People & Culture)Step 2: First Interview with Wisse (CFO) and Julie (People & Culture)Step 3: Second interview. Part 1: Case with Wisse (CFO) and Tjeerd (COO). Part 2: interview with Derk (CEO).We look forward to meeting you! 🚀Feeling unsure if you meet all the requirements? No worries! Research shows that individuals from underrepresented groups sometimes hesitate to apply if they don’t meet every criterion. But guess what? We don’t fit perfectly into boxes either. Our company is all about equal opportunities and embracing diversity in the workplace. So even if you don’t see yourself perfectly fitting into our current team, we encourage you to apply.

Expected salary

Location

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Job date

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 03:18:52 GMT

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