Cristina M.
Head of Finance
Experience
Jun 2024 - Present
1 year 7 monthsHead of Finance
restack.io
- Spearheaded financial planning and analytics, transforming data into actionable insights that drove strategic growth, including US GAAP reporting to the parent company (consolidation of two entities)
- Partnered with founders on capital strategy and budgeting, crafting valuation methods for compelling investor narratives
- Implemented lightweight, scalable processes across operational finance, enhancing efficiency
Feb 2022 - Present
3 years 11 monthsFractional Finance Lead
Self-Employed
- Led the optimization of financial processes, resulting in improved efficiency and compliance with financial regulations
- Integrated financial systems across multiple platforms, ensuring seamless data synchronization and reporting accuracy
- Served diverse clients across SaaS, B2B, B2B2C, retail, and blockchain sectors, enhancing financial strategies and compliance within 6 months
Jul 2021 - Jan 2022
7 monthsHead of Finance
Tilda.de
- Optimized accounts payable processes, integrating Pleo and DATEV UO, enhancing compliance and efficiency
- Developed and implemented Budget 2022, accelerating monthly closings and improving financial reporting accuracy
- Managed liquidity planning and intangible asset amortization scheduling, ensuring financial stability and regulatory compliance
- Position concluded due to company closure following the investor's decision to cease additional funding
Sep 2020 - Feb 2021
6 monthsSenior Finance Manager
DrSmile
- Managed cash flow and liquidity planning, ensuring compliance with HGB and IFRS regulations, resulting in improved financial stability and regulatory adherence
- Optimized accounts payable processes, enhancing efficiency and compliance, leading to a 15% reduction in processing time
- Spearheaded the one-source-of-data project, mapping SMACC/Salesforce and Spendesk BI tool: Looker, improving data accuracy and synchronization by 20%
Oct 2019 - Apr 2020
7 monthsHead of Finance
CareerFoundry
- Led monthly reporting and accounting closing (HGB/DATEV), ensuring compliance and accuracy, resulting in a 70% reduction in errors
- Spearheaded process optimization initiatives, improving efficiency and enhancing compliance with financial regulations
- Partnered with the Product team to develop and implement internal database requirements, streamlining tracking and automated invoicing and dunning processes
- Position ended prematurely due to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic (first wave disruption)
Sep 2018 - Apr 2019
8 monthsCo-Founder and COO
flylancer.com
- Led business planning, operations, and steering legal and compliance procedures
Apr 2017 - Jul 2018
1 year 4 monthsHead of Finance
building10 VC
- Responsible for investor reporting, due diligence, compliance, and liquidity planning
- Implemented controlling frameworks for portfolio companies while acting as a strategic and operational adviser to the founders
Nov 2011 - Mar 2017
5 years 5 monthsFinancial Controller and Talent Acquisition
Babbel
- Led end-to-end recruitment for Performance Marketing, successfully filling 65+ roles within 6 months by implementing a streamlined talent acquisition strategy and effective ATS management
- Prepared monthly board reports on key metrics (CAC, LTV, ARR) and led year-end closings, achieving zero adjustments during EY audits by optimizing SQL processes within 12 months
- Implemented a purchase order system for marketing controlling, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance performance tracking
- Optimized revenue reporting processes using SQL and API integration, significantly enhancing data accuracy and compliance while supporting a hyper-growth environment of 2.5x year-over-year
Summary
I have led financial strategy and process optimization in diverse sectors, consistently turning data into actionable insights and streamlining operational finance. My experience ranges from implementing scalable financial systems and enhancing regulatory compliance to developing robust budgeting processes that support strategic growth.
I focus on process efficiency, clear reporting, and making data-driven decisions. Committed to clear communication and measurable results, I have fostered strong financial discipline in both startups and established companies while driving meaningful improvements in performance and accuracy.
Languages
English
NativeRomanian
NativeGerman
AdvancedSpanish
AdvancedFrench
IntermediateEducation
Academy of Economic Studies
Bachelor of Science · Accounting · Bucharest, Romania · 8.2/10
University of Applied Sciences (HTW) Berlin
Master of Science · International Business · Berlin, Germany · 1.7/1.0
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