About C Teleport
C Teleport is a fast-growing business travel technology company headquartered in Rotterdam with a dynamic and international team of around 90 professionals globally. We deliver cutting-edge products that streamline high-volume travel management processes for businesses worldwide. Our B2B solutions leverage in-house technological expertise to help clients optimize their travel operations and deliver exceptional experiences to travelers saving time and resources across the board.
About the position
C Teleport is seeking a visionary and hands-on VP of Finance to lead our finance function into its next phase of growth. The VP of Finance will be the most senior financial leader responsible for both strategic direction and operational excellence.
Team Structure:
Youll be leading an experienced finance team that includes a Netherlands-based Financial Controller and two skilled remote accountants. They bring strong ownership and domain expertise and theyre eager to keep growing under thoughtful leadership. Your role will include guiding and developing them into an even more cohesive high- performing team across locations.You will also collaborate with an experienced Product Owner and a dedicated IT teamwho are actively working on automating financial operations.
Company Culture:
Our culture values humility drive and emotional intelligence (Be Humble Be Hungry Be Smart). We believe great leaders listen well give honest feedback solve tough problems and lift those around them. Were looking for someone who not only fits this culture but exemplifies it.
VP of Financeis a critical role reporting directly to the CEO and working closely with the executive team and be responsible for:
Strategic Financial Leadership
- Own and execute the companys comprehensive financial strategy including profitability targets hiring budgets and fundraising planning (debt and equity).
- Lead strategic financial planning and analysis ensuring reporting formats meet international standards.
- Drive key financial decisions and provide actionable insights to the CEO board and investors.
- Lead and support fundraising initiatives including scenario modeling and due diligence preparation.
Financial Planning Reporting & Controls
- Oversee company-wide budgeting forecasting and financial planning across all departments.
- Ensure timely accurate and compliant financial reporting (monthly quarterly annual).
- Develop and implement transparent financial KPIs and metrics for both the finance department and executive team.
- Own the implementation and optimization of reporting tools (e.g. Pigment Power BI).
- Define and improve internal control frameworks including cash headroom bad debt and audit deadlines.
- Ensure proper documentation and continuous improvement of financial processes.
Operational Oversight
- Oversee cash flow working capital and liquidity management.
- Supervise accounting operations external audits and compliance with tax and regulatory requirements.
- Lead cost control initiatives and monitor unit economics across the business.
- Ensure automation and efficiency improvements in all finance operations.
- Maintain and improve all operational finance activities including outgoing payments trade credit management debtor chasing and headroom planning.
Cross-Functional & Team Leadership
- Collaborate closely with the CEO SVP Product CTO VP Growth and VP Sales on business priorities hiring budgets and cost control.
- Build and lead a high-performing finance team setting a clear vision and driving professional development.
- Foster a culture of transparency excellence and continuous improvement.
- Support other departments in financial decision-making and compensation framework development with HR.
Investor Relations & Board Reporting
- Manage investor reporting board updates and due diligence materials.
- Maintain strong relationships with investors and the executive team.
How your success will be evaluated
- Implementation of transparent financial reporting and KPIs.
- Improved cross-departmental collaboration and financial planning accuracy.
- Strategic initiative completion rate.
- Process automation and efficiency improvements.
Expected Qualifications and Experience
- Proven experience as a senior finance leader (VP Finance Finance Director CFO or similar) in a fast-paced international environment.
- Demonstrated ability to lead both strategic and operational finance functions.
- Strong track record in financial planning reporting and process improvement.
- Experience with financial systems (e.g. financial cubes Power BI or similar) and automation.
- Excellent communication leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- High integrity transparency and a drive for continuous improvement.
Why Join C Teleport in this exciting role
- An exciting time to join a successful startup and work with the C-level leadership to take us to the next stage of development
- Outstanding compensation package excellent base pay plus very generous stock options
- 25 days of paid time off per year Work-from-abroad allowance of 30 working days per calendar year
- Hybrid work model: 3 days in our Rotterdam office 2 days from home
- Commuting allowance of 0.23 per km for on-site days
- A generous training budget and support for your development
- Join a collaborative international team that lives by the values: Be Hungry Be Smart Be Humble
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