Chief Financial Officer (CFO) - (m/w/d)

Shape the utilities market of the future with us!

Full Time / Erfurt, Leipzig, Ilmenau, Hybrid Germany

As CFO, you will be a key sparring partner for the executive management team and hold full responsibility for the financial performance and strategic direction of the Cuculus Group.

What is the role about? We are always looking for support in the following areas: Your Role at a Glance

Steering, Growth & Operational Excellence

• Strategic Financial Planning: Develop and oversee the long-term financial strategy to support our global expansion goals.
• Reporting & Controlling: Drive high-quality financial reporting for the management board, shareholders, and investors.
• Business Steering & Profitability: Establish and continuously improve financial steering across product lifecycles, customer projects and support services.
• Capital Markets & Funding: Manage liquidity planning, lead future funding rounds, and maintain strong relationships with banks and investors.
• Process Optimization: Professionalize internal structures in Accounting, Controlling, and Legal to ensure full scalability for a growing Software business.
• Risk Management: Identify financial and operational risks and implement robust mitigation strategies.
• Leadership: Lead and mentor the finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, transparency, and high performance.

Required skills and qualifications Preferred skills and qualifications Your profile

Analytical, Hands-on & Visionary You see yourself not just as a "numbers person", but as a business partner who sets the economic course for sustainable success.

• Experience: Proven track record in a senior finance leadership role (CFO, VP Finance, or Director Finance), ideally within a Tech/SaaS environment.
• Education: University degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field; an MBA or CPA/CFA qualification is a plus.
• Expertise: Deep knowledge of financial reporting (HGB/IFRS), investment controlling, and experience in financing rounds.
• Tech-Forward Mindset: You view technology as a core enabler and are proactive in leveraging AI to enhance financial steering and efficiency, staying ahead of the curve to future-proof the finance function.
• Mindset: A hands-on mentality combined with strategic foresight. You thrive in agile, fast-paced environments.
• Communication: Fluency in English and German is essential for this role given our international operations and local presence.

What You Bring to the Team Why us? Sounds interesting? Great, let's get to know each other. Send your application and let us know why we could be a great match! Why You'll Love It Here

Cuculus GmbH Germany Lindenstraße 9-11, 98693 Ilmenau Großer Brockhaus 1, 04103 Leipzig Anger 63, 99084 Erfurt United Arab Emirates Swiss Tower, Cluster Y, Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai South Africa, 16 North Road, 2196 Gauteng, Johannesburg