Ankorstore
Technology
HeadofFinance
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“Head of Finance at Ankorstore. Skills: Financial strategy, Financial operations, Marketplace dynamics, B2B commerce. Define global financial strategy. Execute global financial strategy”
What You'll Achieve.
P&L ownership; Financial performance vs budget; Cash flow management; Runway management; Payment fraud rate; Loss rate; Financial close cycle time; Reporting accuracy; Finance team engagement; Finance team retention
Industry & Context.
Analytical mindset; Translating data into decisions
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years finance leadership, Experience scaling finance organizations
Nice to Have
CFO experience preferred, Head of Finance experience preferred, Senior finance leader experience preferred, Marketplace experience a plus, Fintech experience a plus, B2B SaaS experience a plus, Experience in fundraising rounds a plus, Experience in international expansion a plus, Fluent in French, Fluent in English
What You'll Do.
Define global financial strategy
Execute global financial strategy
Lead financial forecasting
Lead long-range planning
Own management reporting
Develop board-level financial narratives
Build scalable financial systems
Maintain scalable financial systems
Build scalable financial controls
Maintain scalable financial controls
Build scalable operational processes
Maintain scalable operational processes
Oversee payment infrastructure
Oversee fraud prevention frameworks
Manage chargeback management
Drive business partnering
Drive performance analysis
Drive investment decision support
Ensure timely close processes
Ensure accurate close processes
Ensure statutory reporting
Ensure tax compliance
Ensure audit readiness
Develop finance teams
Foster high-performance culture
Foster collaborative culture
Act as strategic partner
Support cross-functional initiatives
Support pricing decisions
Support build-vs-buy analyses
Drive treasury management
Drive working capital optimisation
Support international entity structuring
Support legal compliance
Lead investor relations
Drive future fundraising
Drive financing activities
Manage banking partner relationships
Manage auditor relationships
Manage external advisor relationships
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with Product & Tech; Partner with Sales; Partner with Operations; Partner with CEO; Collaborate with Product; Collaborate with Tech; Cross-functional projects; Senior stakeholders
Communication Scope
Board-level reporting; Investor communications; Financial communication
Process & Methodology
Financial modeling, KPI ownership
Full Job Description
About us Ankorstore exists to help independent brands and retailers thrive by making wholesale simpler, faster, and more profitable. We’re building the infrastructure that powers modern wholesale for brands — from getting discovered by the right retailers to ordering, logistics, and financing — so both sides can work together on better, more sustainable terms. We are looking for a Head of Finance to help scale Ankorstore as a category-defining European wholesale marketplace. As a key member of the Leadership Team (LT), you will own Ankorstore's full financial strategy and operations, partnering closely with the CEO and senior leadership to drive growth, financial discipline, and long-term value creation. You will lead three specialised teams, Payment & Fraud, FP&A, and Accounting, and will act as the principal financial architect for a company operating at the intersection of marketplace dynamics and B2B commerce. This role requires someone who combines strong financial leadership with operational intensity, strategic thinking, and the ability to thrive in a fast-moving, multicultural environment. Main Responsibilities Own Ankorstore's Financial Strategy & Planning - Define and execute the global financial strategy in alignment with the company's growth ambitions - Lead financial forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning across all services - Own management reporting and board-level financial narratives - Build and maintain scalable financial systems, controls, and operational processes Lead Three Finance Teams - Payment & Fraud : Oversee payment infrastructure, fraud prevention frameworks, and chargeback management in close collaboration with Product & Tech - FP&A : Drive business partnering, performance analysis, and investment decision support across the organisation - Accounting : Ensure timely and accurate close processes, statutory reporting, tax compliance, and audit readiness - Coach, develop, and retain top finance talent; foster a high-performance,
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