Interim Director of Finance

As Director of Finance at Kreative Tech Ventures, a diversified holding of SaaS and marketplace companies operating across Europe, I oversee the financial strategy, operations, and performance management of all subsidiaries. I lead a finance team covering FP&A, accounting, and taxes, ensuring robust financial governance and scalability across the group.

• Achieved breakeven in 2 out of 3 geographies within 8 months by optimizing pricing, cost structures, and unit economics
• Created the group’s holding structure, consolidating +4 operating entities
• Partnered with the tech team to modernize billing and revenue recognition processes
• Led the refinancing and optimization of the group’s capital structure

As the finance lead at Journee, I led strategic financial initiatives, oversaw fundraising efforts, and managed investor relations to secure capital for growth. I was responsible for financial planning and analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, ensuring informed decision-making.

• Secured €18M in Series seed, Series A and venture debt rounds, building the financial model and leading investor relations with international VCs
• Introduced a rolling forecast model, improving budget accuracy from 70% to 90% and enabling proactive cost control
• Partnered with operations and sales teams to implement real-time KPI dashboards tracking growth, CAC/LTV, and churn; drove 25% improvement in customer lifetime value
• Reduced monthly cash burn by 15% through vendor renegotiations and restructuring marketing spend
• Improved DSO by 20 days, releasing €500k in working capital and strengthening liquidity
• Delivered quarterly board packs and investor updates with advanced scenario analysis, supporting strategic expansion into the U.S. market

As an interim & fractional CFO, COO, and external Finance Director, I provided strategic financial leadership to PE and VC backed startups, scaleups, and portfolio companies across fintech, SaaS, edtech, retail, manufacturing, e-commerce, and energy. I oversaw financial planning and analysis, fundraising, and investor relations, playing a key role in securing capital and structuring financial strategies for growth. I was actively involved in financial modeling, business forecasting, and supporting companies through multiple funding rounds, including several Series Seed and Series A, two Series B, and one Series C.

• Designed and executed financial planning & KPI frameworks, improving forecast accuracy by 20–25% on average
• Implemented ERP and BI tools reducing monthly reporting cycles from 20 to 7 days
• Improved EBITDA margins by 5–12% through pricing and automation initiatives
• Managed cash flow steering for high-growth startups, reducing runway risk by an average of 4–6 months
• Led FP&A functions across multiple engagements, including monthly forecast reviews, cash runway planning, and variance analysis
• Built investor-ready financial models and board materials, supporting M&A due diligence and integration of 2 acquired companies
• Ensured compliance with US GAAP, IFRS, and local GAAP across multiple jurisdictions