Statutory CFO

Based in the Netherlands Working for a fast‑growing European scale‑up About Our Client A fast-growing European scale-up with an established international footprint is entering a decisive next phase of development. The organisation operates across multiple European markets, has reached significant revenue scale, and is now focused on further expansion alongside a clear path towards sustainable profitability. Job Description Reporting directly to the CEO, the Statutory CFO will be a full member of the Management Board. The CFO will lead a well-established finance function of approximately 40+ professionals, supported by a strong senior leadership layer. Key responsibilities include: Acting as Statutory CFO and Management Board member, contributing to overall corporate strategy and long-term value creation End-to-end responsibility for finance, including accounting, controlling, FP&A, treasury, tax, audit, investor relations and risk Driving the transition from growth-led scaling to disciplined, profitable growth , with a strong focus on cash flow and performance management Overseeing funding structures, capital allocation and financing activities in a capital-intensive growth model Ensuring robust governance, internal controls and compliance in line with listed-company standards Supporting international expansion and increasing operational complexity across Europe Further professionalising the finance organisation and developing senior finance leadership Acting as a trusted sparring partner to the Management Board, Supervisory Board, investors and external stakeholders The Successful Applicant The successful candidate will be a senior finance leader with a proven track record in fast-growing scale-up environments operating at board level. Key requirements: Experience as a Statutory CFO or senior finance leader within a scale-up, listed, or otherwise governance-heavy organisation Strong operational finance expertise across controlling, reporting, FP&A, treasury and investor-facing activities Demonstrated experience managing growth, complexity and the shift towards profitability Exposure to capital markets, funding structures and investor environments Background in capital- or asset-intensive, infrastructure-heavy or complex operational settings is advantageous, but industry background is intentionally open Experience leading and scaling finance teams of 40+ FTE Board-level presence with strong stakeholder management skills Fluency in English. What’s on Offer This is a rare opportunity to step into a Statutory CFO position within a fast-growing European scale-up at a pivotal stage of its development. The role combines strategic influence, board-level responsibility and operational leadership in an organisation that has already proven its model and is now focused on sustainable, long-term value creation.