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

Cuculus

Cuculus

Accounting & Finance
Germany · Remote
Posted on Feb 5, 2026
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Shape the utilities market of the future with us!
Full Time / Erfurt, Leipzig, Ilmenau, Remote 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.
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.
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.

About us
Cuculus is the key to providing utilities to all, while protecting the world’s precious resources. Jointly with our international partner network, we provide cutting-edge software and technology solutions to address utility challenges now and in the future. Cuculus will never tire of creating innovative technology and services that enable utilities and organisations to successfully transition to a new era of providing and managing electricity, water, and gas. The work we do is important for individuals, cities, and entire nations. Our work is serious, but we have fun with it, too.

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