CFO - Capital
Amsterdam
Capital
Full time
Marktlink is a committed international M&A specialist with an independent, discrete, and no-nonsense approach. Together with our labels Marktlink Exit-Ready and Marktlink Transaction Services we support entrepreneurs by preparing their business for sale and guide them throughout the entire sales or acquisition process. Our label Marktlink Capital offers entrepreneurs the opportunity to invest in strong private equity and venture capital funds.
Since our start in 1996, entrepreneurs have been our driving force. With a profound market knowledge and a personal approach, we advised many transactions and in doing so we influenced the lives of many.
Published on: 19 may, 2025
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Your goal
We are entering an exciting new phase of international expansion, both organically and through acquisitions, and are looking for a CFO who will not just manage the numbers, but help shape the future of our business and finance organization.
As CFO at Marktlink Capital, you will be the leader of our finance department, building and scaling a best-in-class financial function that supports growth across borders. You will be accountable for revenue, working capital, and delivering strategic insights that empower our managing partners to make bold, informed decisions on future growth. In this pivotal role, you will be a trusted sparring partner to senior leadership, steering business-critical decisions while ensuring robust governance, operational excellence, and sustainable value creation.
Your responsibilities
- Develop and execute a forward-looking financial strategy aligned with Marktlink Capital’s ambitious growth agenda, including organic scale-up and inorganic expansion through M&A.
- Act as a key advisor to the executive team and investment partners, delivering strategic insights to optimise revenue growth and long-term value creation.
- Provide actionable, data-driven recommendations to support business decisions in order to product strategies, pricing and margins.
- Optimise the capital structure.
- Build and lead a high-performing finance function, introducing best practices in forecasting, performance management, and financial control.
- Drive the development of reliable management reporting, KPI dashboards, and forecasting models that enable sharp, data-driven decision-making.
- Ensure our regulatory requirements as set out by the AFM & DNB are met.
- Oversee budgeting, scenario planning, and performance analysis in coordination with internal finance teams.
- Manage working capital, cash flow and treasury activities.
- Lead financial due diligence, valuation, and integration of acquisitions at both local entity and holding level.
- Partner with leadership to identify and execute international growth opportunities, ensuring seamless financial integration in new markets.
- Serve as the financial point of contact for investors, partners, and the board.
- Bring proven experience in managing stakeholders in private equity environments, ideally with exposure to partner groups.
- Build and maintain trust with external and internal stakeholders through clear, transparent, and timely communication.
- Expand and develop the finance team, creating a structure that scales with the business.
- Foster cross-department collaboration with Fund Management, Investments, Sales and Operations.
- Embed a high-performance culture grounded in ownership, transparency, and continuous improvement.
Your profile
- Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or Business Administration.
- Deep understanding of regulatory and financial frameworks relevant to PE/VC structures.
- 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, ideally in private equity, asset management, or other regulated financial services.
- Proven success in building and scaling finance functions in dynamic, international growth environments.
- Track record in M&A execution, financial due diligence, and integration.
- Previous experience with investor stakeholder management in PE environments, ideally also with partner groups.
- Strategic thinker with hands-on operational execution.
- Strong commercial acumen with a clear focus on revenue and profitability.
- Excellent communicator who can simplify complex financial matters and influence at the highest level.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with high integrity, adaptability, and drive.
Why us?
- Competitive base salary and annual performance bonus.
- Opportunity to co-invest in our funds under favourable terms.
- Unlimited holidays — work hard, play hard, with a unique blend of freedom and responsibility.
- HP laptop, iPhone, and lease car.
- Responsibility from day one, with flexible working hours and entrepreneurial colleagues.
- Tailor-made training and personal development — because growth never stops.
- Annual ski trip and the legendary Marktlink Gala.
Our hiring process
Step 1
Let's connect
Once you've applied, expect our response within five working days.
Step 2
Let’s meet
Discover how you and Marktlink align. Let's chat, be it over a phone call or in person.
Step 3
Let's dive deep
In search of top talent, we evaluate your skills and qualities through a presentation and Talent Motivation Analysis (TMA) to ensure a perfect match.
Step 4
Let's start
After nailing the final interview, get ready for the offer. Once accepted, a pre-employment screening follows. If all goes well, you can sign and we’ll celebrate with champagne!
Frequently asked questions
Which documents should I include in my application?
Please provide us with your most recent CV, updated motivation and if you really want to shine a video!
Are there any special requirements for working at Marktlink?
For M&A Professionals a finished masters degree in finance or equivalent education is mandatory. For all the other positions please take a look at the requirements per job.
Does Marktlink offer a relocation package?
Regrettably, we currently do not offer any relocation packages.
Does Marktlink provide IND sponsorship for positions?
Unfortunately, at the moment, Marktlink does not provide IND sponsorship for positions. However, we are actively working on this matter and aim to offer sponsorship opportunities in the near future.