Head of Finance

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, collaborative culture across all three teams Partner Across the Business - Act as a strategic partner to Product & Tech, Sales, Operations, and the CEO on all financial and operational matters - Support cross-functional growth initiatives, pricing decisions, and build-vs-buy analyses - Drive treasury management, cash planning, and working capital optimisation, key priorities in a marketplace. - Support international entity structuring & legal compliance Drive Investor Relations & Fundraising - Lead investor relations and board reporting, ensuring transparent, high-quality financial communication - Drive future fundraising & other financing activities: preparation, due diligence, and execution - Manage relationships with banking partners, auditors, and key external advisors Your Main KPIs - P&L ownership and financial performance vs. budget - Cash flow and runway management - Payment fraud rate and loss rate - Financial close cycle time and reporting accuracy - Finance team engagement and retention Preferred Experience - Proven experience as a CFO, Head of Finance, or senior finance leader in a high-growth tech company - Track record in a marketplace, fintech, or B2B SaaS business model, understanding unit economics, payment flows, and fraud dynamics is a strong plus - Experience scaling finance organisations through hypergrowth, fundraising rounds, and international expansion - Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on — you can set the direction and roll up your sleeves - Analytical mindset: comfortable with KPI ownership, financial modelling, and translating data into decisions - Experience managing cross-functional projects and influencing senior stakeholders at LT and board level - Communication skills: able to present complex financial information clearly to investors, board members, and internal teams - High integrity, sound judgment, and a strong sense of ownership in ambiguous, fast-changing environments - Fluent in French and English Benefits/Perks