Position: Head of Finance
* Start Date: Immediate
* Work Mode: Antwerp
* Employment Type: Fulltime
This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious individual looking to transition into a CFO role in a fast growing startup.
Fuse is a Belgian startup focused on transforming urban spaces for students and young professionals by identifying underutilised properties and turning them into dynamic living environments with online communities and real life events.
We have found a strong product market fit by combining housing, community, and events. As we expand across Europe, our footprint now includes cities like Antwerp, Brussels, Prague, Vienna, Budapest, Warsaw, Krakow, and Riga.
Your Role:
As Head of Finance you will be responsible for overseeing financial reporting, compliance, and the overall financial health of the company. Initially, this role will have a strong financial controller focus, ensuring accurate reporting, compliance across multiple jurisdictions, and operational efficiency.
However, as we grow, your responsibilities will expand to include strategic financial leadership, such as fundraising, investor relations, and high level financial planning. You will play a key role in securing capital, managing financial risk, and shaping our long term business strategy.
Your Role Includes:
* Financial Oversight & Reporting Manage financial reporting across all entities, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and compliance with local regulations. Review and validate transactions to maintain financial integrity.
* Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Develop and manage financial forecasts, budgets, and cash flow models. Provide insights on financial performance to support data driven decision making.
* Compliance & Risk Management Oversee tax filings, audits, and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions. Implement internal controls to minimize financial risk and improve operational efficiency.
* Strategic Finance & Growth Support fundraising efforts by preparing financial models, investor reports, and due diligence materials. Collaborate on capital allocation and long term financial planning to drive sustainable growth.
* Leadership & Collaboration Work closely with the founders to shape financial strategy and optimize operations. As the company scales, build and lead a high performing finance team to support expansion.
Requirements:
1. Experience & Background At least 3+ years in finance, accounting, or financial management, with a strong focus on controlling, FP&A, or audit. Experience managing multi entity financial operations across different jurisdictions is a plus.
2. Financial Expertise Strong knowledge of fin