Overview
Group CFO (m/f/d) for an Entrepreneurial Family Office Jobs in Berlin, Berlin, Germany at PPR Ventures (Family Office)
Title: Group CFO (m/f/d) for an Entrepreneurial Family Office
Company: PPR Ventures (Family Office)
Location: Berlin, Berlin, Germany
About The Company
PPR Ventures is a holding company and Family Office founded by three entrepreneurs with a proven track record of building and scaling successful businesses. We focus on creating and preserving wealth through launching startups, acquiring companies and investing in diverse asset classes. With a hands-on approach and a global presence in Berlin, Dubai and Singapore, we are dedicated to driving growth and value across various industries.
About The Role
We are looking for an experienced and driven CFO to take full ownership of the finance function at PPR Ventures (including the HoldCo and their PortCos).
This is a hands-on, high-impact leadership role for someone who has previously operated at CFO level and is comfortable acting as the ultimate financial owner for a portfolio of growing start-up companies across different industries. Current focus will be centered around 1-2 portfolio companies with ultimate ownership for the wider portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic & Ownership
Act as CFO / ultimate financial owner for PPR Ventures (HoldCo level) Define and execute financial strategy aligned with portfolio company growth Serve as key ultimate financial owner to the shareholders
Accounting & Financial Operations
Lead and develop the finance team (currently 1 Senior Accountant and 1–2 Junior Accountants), including hiring, mentoring and performance management Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting across all entities
Own and oversee monthly, quarterly and annual closing processes
Establish efficient and scalable accounting processes for ongoing operations Finance & Controlling
Define and track KPIs across portfolio companies and at HoldCo level Implement and oversee management reporting and financial dashboards Lead budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management across the group Provide financial insights and performance analysis to support strategic decision-making
Compliance & Governance
Ensure full compliance with international financial regulations across all entities Maintain and strengthen internal controls and governance frameworks
Legal & Corporate Structure Oversight
Oversee external partners including tax advisors, auditors, legal advisors and accounting service providers
Ensure proper legal and financial structuring of entities within the group Support and monitor tax compliance and structuring topics in collaboration with advisors
Processes, Systems & Scalability
Build and optimize finance processes, systems and internal controls across the group Establish scalable and structured reporting frameworks suitable for a growing multi-entity environment
Drive process improvements and AI automation to increase efficiency and data quality Facilitate long-term consolidation structures across multiple legal entities
Due Diligence & Strategic Projects
Support and lead financial and accounting due diligence (DD) as part of PPR Ventures' M&A strategy
Support post-merger integration (PMI), including financial structuring and reporting alignment
Contribute to strategic finance initiatives across the portfolio
What We Are Looking For
Prior roles as CFO / Senior Finance Director with 8-12 years of professional experience
Strong track record and prior experience as Regional or Group CFO (at least 3 years) as the ultimate owner managing multiple companies/subsidiaries or countries including different tax jurisdictions (5+)
Experience in entrepreneurial / high-growth setups (e.g. Series A start-ups, scale-ups, venture builder, PE portfolio level, agency roles)
Track record of building finance functions and processes
Deep knowledge of accounting, reporting and consolidation
Highly independent, structured and hands-on mindset
Strong communication skills to collaborate with internal teams and external partners Prior experience with financial & accounting due diligence (not a must) Strong ownership mentality and execution focus
Sector agnostic – operations-intensive, healthcare, maritime, recruiting vertical experience a positive
Languages: English required; German a plus
What We Offer
100% remote working model with flexibility to manage your own schedule Work aligned to European time zone, with pragmatic flexibility where needed A high-impact leadership role with international teams (e.g. Europe, South Africa, etc.) Exposure to a fast-growing business across maritime and healthcare industries Opportunity to build and shape finance structures in a complex, international setup Direct collaboration with the PPR Ventures leadership and experienced entrepreneurs Competitive compensation package
Are you interested?
Please send your CV to [email protected]. We look forward to learning more about you!
