CFO (d/f/m)

Join the MIKUTA team as our Chief Financial Officer (d/f/m)! Play a crucial role in driving our financial clarity, strategy, and growth in a dynamic global environment. If you have a strong background within the fashion, lifestyle,product, or e-commerce sector, we’d love to hear from you!

Founded in Berlin by Jacqueline Mikuta and Klemens Weiss, MIKUTA began in 2017 with a jewelry line and expanded into women's ready-to-wear in 2019. Today, MIKUTA is an independent fashion brand known for effortless design, premium feel, and a distinct point of view.

Our Team is spread across Europe, with a Studio Office in Berlin and a production Office in northern Portugal.

ABOUT THE JOB

We’re expanding rapidly, and to take over our Finance Team, we’re looking for a CFO who can address our current financial challenges, ensure transparency, and build a solid foundation for strategic growth.

As a key partner to the leadership team, you’ll work to create accurate cash flow forecasts, proactively analyze and mitigate risks, and drive financial strategy across a complex, multi-entity structure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the financial department and report financial KPI´s to the CEO, Board and Shareholders

• Develop and implement accurate cash flow forecasting to improve financial visibility and stability, manage working capital.

• Proactively identify financial risks and opportunities through rigorous internal analysis and diligence, work on tax & legal compliance (e.g. identify retail store legal/business model).

• Provide strategic oversight to shift the finance function from reactive to proactive, ensuring long-term planning.

• Design and execute budgeting processes to identify overspending and strategically allocate resources by overviewing forecasts and scenarios.

• Enhance transparency and drive optimization on profitability across entities and the consolidated group, providing actionable insights to founders and management.

• Manage the financial complexity of a mother entity with European subsidiaries (Germany, Portugal, Netherlands, UK) and support future expansion into additional markets.

• Partner with Core GM1-GM3 Departments and ensuring inventory management in purchasing, cost control in logistics, efficiency in marketing.

• Oversee reporting processes at both entity and group levels, ensuring clarity on profitability and financial health, support in company strategic topics such as future investment rounds

  ABOUT YOU

  • Proven experience as a CFO, Head of Finance, or similar role in Startups or Scale-ups within the fashion, lifestyle, product, or e-commerce sector (D2C)

  • Strong expertise in cash flow management, budgeting, and financial strategy in complex multi-entity structures.

  • Comfortable navigating international markets, with experience working across multiple subsidiaries and legal frameworks.

  • Exceptional English and German skills both verbal & written

  • Analytical and detail-oriented, with the ability to identify hidden risks and opportunities through data.

  • Strategic thinker who can shift finance operations from reactive to proactive.

  • Exceptional leadership and communication skills, capable of effectively collaborating with diverse teams and stakeholders.

  • Aligned with MIKUTA’s values: Open Minded, Caring, Simplistic, Authentic, and Ambitious.

    WHAT WE OFFER

    Alongside an inspiring team and diverse tasks, you can look forward to fantastic benefits:

    • Permanent contract with opportunities to grow and learn

    • €1,000 MIKUTA gift card per year

    • 25% Friends & Family discount

    • Regular team events & company offsites

    • Individual benefits via Probonio worth €250(net) per month, usable for:

      • Public transport support

      • Gym membership

      • Meal/food allowance cards

      • Education allowance

      • And much more

        APPLY FOR THE JOB

        Join the MIKUTA team and help define the next chapter of our fashion story. Apply now and be part of a team that values creativity and meaningful customer experiences.

        We are looking for someone who lives and breathes the MIKUTA spirit. Take a moment to explore our Instagram and website for a glimpse into our world. When applying, please share a brief note on why you feel you’re the perfect fit for MIKUTA. We can’t wait to hear from you!

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