Chief of Staff to the CFO

Join Bending Spoons as the Chief of Staff to the CFO and play a pivotal role in driving financial strategy, operational excellence, and stakeholder engagement for a rapidly growing global company.

Responsibilities

• Accounting. Support the preparation of accurate financial statements and reports, ensuring precision across all financial records. Assist in reviewing and evaluating financial transactions to ensure compliance with GAAP.
• Financial planning, reporting, and control. Contribute to comprehensive financial reports that provide insights into business performance and adherence to fiscal policies. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support budgeting, track spending, and achieve financial objectives.
• Financial due diligence and investor relations. Support the evaluation of target companies for acquisitions and restructuring. Assist in financial and tax due diligence, prepare board meeting documentation, and manage relationships with banks, investors, and stakeholders.
• Audit preparation. Help establish and enhance internal controls to ensure financial integrity. Coordinate and facilitate both external and internal audit processes.
• Equity plans. Administer and optimize equity plans, ensuring effective execution. Respond to employee equity queries in a timely and accurate manner.
• Fiscal optimization. Identify fiscal incentives and contribute to designing the group’s intercompany flow strategy in alignment with broader financial goals.

What We Look For

• Reasoning ability. Solve complex problems from first principles, resist biases, and focus on details that matter.
• Drive. Demonstrate extreme ambition, initiative, effort, and responsibility for work.
• Team spirit. Give generously, support the best idea, and contribute openly to team success.
• Proficiency in English. Read, write, and speak English fluently.

What We Offer

• Talented, entrepreneurial teams. Work in autonomous, result‑oriented teams with bright professionals.
• Exceptional growth opportunities. Gain early responsibility in major projects and progress swiftly through the organization.
• Comprehensive benefits. Flexible hours, remote options, learning support, top‑tier health insurance, relocation assistance, parental support, and an annual retreat.
• Competitive pay and equity. Salary ranges from £83,997 to £248,712 in London (and €80,457‑€238,230 elsewhere in Europe) based on experience, with discounted equity options. Relocation to Italy may qualify for a 50% tax cut.

Commitment & Contract

Permanent or fixed‑term, full‑time.

Location

Milan (Italy), London (UK), Madrid (Spain), Warsaw (Poland) or remote.

Selection Process

Initial screening, followed by problem‑assessment tests (often several hours). Successful candidates proceed to multiple interviews. We maintain a high bar and may keep positions open for months.

Equal Opportunity

Bending Spoons is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We consider all applicants and provide reasonable accommodations for disabilities. If you have applied previously and were not offered a position, please wait at least one year before reapplying.

Before You Apply

We recommend spending the first few months working from our Milan office to absorb company culture and build trust. Travel and accommodation will be supported as needed.

If the role resonates with you and you are excited to give your best, we would love to hear from you. Apply now – we can’t wait to meet you.