Group CFO for an Entrepreneurial Family Office

Group CFO (m/f/d) for an Entrepreneurial Family Office

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 its Portfolio Companies). 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 optimise 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 set‑up. Direct collaboration with the PPR Ventures leadership and experienced entrepreneurs. Competitive compensation package.