Chief of Staff to the CTO, FINN
€90-130k
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Car subscription service
Job no longer available
Car subscription service
201-500 employees
Job no longer available
€90-130k
+ VSOP
More information about location
201-500 employees
Company mission
To build the most popular car subscription platform.
Role
Who you are
- 3+ years of professional experience in a technical environment
- Bachelor’s degree from a top-tier university
- Highly effective in individually contributing and running strategic projects independently
- High level of energy, great work ethic, and hands-on mentality
- Proactive mindset with an ability to think outside the box and enrich the team with new, creative ideas
- Strong technical acumen and data-driven way of thinking to quickly grasp complex topics
- Excellent communication skills with an eye for detail and appealing design
- Full proficiency in English. German is a plus
What the job involves
- As Chief of Staff to the CTO you will work directly and closely with our CTO Andreas Stryz as well as with the Tech leadership team, external partners, and our employees
- You will enable our CTO to work efficiently by supporting day-to-day business operations as well as planning and executing key strategic projects individually
- Tech department operations: steer the quarterly OKR process, actively contribute to recurring budget planning, and prepare and coordinate CTO deliverables
- Strategic communication: excel in technical communication like keynote slides or internal roll-outs and take the lead on Tech due diligence activities
- Strategic project management: spearhead Tech projects and initiatives individually or in close collaboration with the Tech leadership
- Software cost efficiency: manage the SaaS procurement process and proactively monitor our software cost developments
- Collective innovation: be the driving force behind articulating innovation from within the organization and position Tech as a thought leader
- Sparring partner: spar directly with the CTO and individuals from the Tech leadership, discuss and challenge strategic topics with your perspective and ideas
Our take
Digitally led car subscription services have huge potential to disrupt the traditional car sales model. They work on a simple premise: many consumers want to have their own car, but don't want to commit to the costs associated with car ownership. FINN's early success is good evidence of this consumer demand, within its first year of operation, the company sold 1000 car subscriptions and closed a Series A funding round. In 2024, it's grown its total funding to $244 million.
Despite early successes, FINN faces stiff competition. A number of car manufacturers have launched similar subscription services powered by various providers, such as Drover, LeasePlan and Wagonex, whilst others already offer such services directly to consumers. Examples include "Audi On Demand" and "Care" by Volvo. Establishing itself in a market which is becoming more crowded will thus be a key challenge for FINN.
Two key features help FINN set itself apart from competitors. Firstly, FINN's model appeals to environmentally-minded consumers, with the company offsetting the CO2 emissions of its vehicles. Secondly, FINN's automation of fleet management and customer interactions make its business much cheaper and easier to run, allowing the company to focus on growth.
Having trialled its service in Germany and attracting a large tranche of additional funding, it has expanded to the northeastern United States with the aim of moving into other states soon. It is currently targeting the small and medium business sector there and is working towards adding additional EVs to its fleet, a requirement for remaining competitive in this sector as environmental regulations mount.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
208% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Apr 2024
$1.2m
LATE VC
Jan 2024
$115.3m
SERIES C
Total funding: $268.1m
Company benefits
- Choose your gear - Team Windows or team Apple? Choose the tech device you love!Windows or team Apple? Choose the tech device you love!
- Awesome team events - Whether through a ski trip or Friday beers, having fun together is an important part of our DNA
- Responsibility from day one - Take on your own projects from start to finish
- Annual personal development budget - We constantly motivate and fund you to learn, grow and advance your potential
- Plan for your future - FINN offers a 401K plan to help you plan for your future
- Flexible and affordable healthcare - Our benefits include a multitude of healthcare options for employees, including plans where 100% of the base package is covered by FINN
Company HQ
Bogenhausen, Munich, Germany
Leadership
Maxmillian Wühr
(CEO & Co-Founder)He has held numerous roles in fields ranging from venture scouting to business development. He has also worked as a Visiting Scholar at the University of California, Berkeley.
Nikolai Schröder
(COO & Co-Founder)He has extensive experience in consulting, having held roles at companies such as Accenture and BCG.
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