Chief Financial Officer (CFO) - Volunteer | Fully Remote

Organization Overview

DEUFINA Deutsche Finanzhilfe e.V. is pioneering a new generation of financial education and consumer guidance tailored for children, parents, and educators. The organization aims to establish a clear, trustworthy, and scalable brand that offers direction and creates meaningful impact.

Position Overview and Responsibilities

We are looking for a Chief Financial Officer with a focused commitment to building a solid foundation, structuring finances, and leading the brand's financial strategy.

• Take comprehensive responsibility for the association's financial framework including planning, managing, and monitoring all fiscal resources.
• Develop and enhance a resilient financial architecture to support sustainable growth.
• Oversee budget preparation, cash flow management, and ensure funds are utilized in alignment with nonprofit regulations.
• Design and execute strategies to attract supporting members and financial backers.
• Actively engage in fundraising efforts through direct outreach, proposal structuring, and deal management.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with donors, partners, and institutional funders.
• Guarantee transparent financial operations and compliant accounting in coordination with tax requirements.
• Collaborate closely with executive leadership to manage overall financial strategy and prioritize key projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial management, controlling, or comparable commercial roles.
• Familiarity with financial structures of nonprofit organizations or a strong willingness to develop this expertise.
• Capability to align financial strategies with operational execution.
• Track record or aptitude for fundraising, partnership development, or business growth.
• Organized, self-driven approach with a high degree of reliability.
• Confident handling of numbers, budgeting models, and economic principles.

Benefits

• Fully remote work, enabling complete location independence.
• Opportunity to directly influence the financial growth and stability of the organization.
• Significant freedom to shape sustainable funding frameworks.
• Networking prospects with supporters, partners, and impact-focused entities.
• A visible position with strategic and operational importance.