About Yepoda

At Yepoda, Korean effectiveness meets sustainable solutions: our mindfully produced skincare products are made with love in Korea. Our mission is to bring the best beauty innovations from Korea straight to Europe – without compromising our values, quality, and sustainability. All our products are vegan, cruelty-free, and crafted from the best natural and active ingredients. Our aim is to make the K-Beauty routine easy, effective, and enjoyable.

Founded in 2020, Yepoda is based in the heart of Berlin and is powered by over 90 brilliant individuals from around the globe who are actively writing our story.

We’re looking for a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our leadership team at a pivotal point in Yepoda’s growth journey. Reporting directly to our CEO & Co-Founder, you will shape and execute the company’s finance strategy, build scalable structures, and act as a key strategic partner in driving our international expansion and long-term success.

Your Tasks

• Lead the full Finance function including accounts payable, FP&A, budgeting, reporting, accounting, tax, compliance, and risk management

• Serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and leadership team, professionalizing finance while supporting global growth ambitions

• Develop, implement, and steer operational and financial KPIs, ensuring alignment with company strategy and objectives

• Drive budgeting, working capital, and cash flow planning, identifying cost-saving opportunities while enabling growth

• Partner with the Executive team and Board on strategic initiatives, market expansion, and long-term goals

• Lead potential transactions including fundraising, investor relations, debt financing, M&A, or exit preparation

• Establish scalable financial systems, processes, and infrastructure to support multi-warehouse, multi-country operations

• Oversee tenders, supplier negotiations, and financial contracts to optimize cost structures

• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellence

• Provide data-driven financial insights and analysis to support decision-making and accelerate business performance

• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure finance supports supply chain, operations, and international expansion

Your Profile

• Experienced finance leader with proven success in scaling high-growth consumer or D2C businesses

• Previous experience as CFO or #2 finance leader, covering a broad range of disciplines (FP&A, accounting, tax, compliance, risk)

• Strong corporate finance expertise, ideally with exposure to fundraising, investor relations, private equity, or venture capital; prior M&A or exit experience is a plus

• Skilled in managing complex working capital and cash flow structures in fast-growth environments

• Hands-on, resourceful, and pragmatic with the ability to both strategize and roll up your sleeves

• Highly analytical and data-driven, able to connect operational and financial metrics to business impact

• Strong leadership skills with a servant-leadership style — able to inspire, mentor, and build high-performing teams

• Collaborative, non-political, and solutions-oriented; comfortable working cross-functionally and at board level

• Cultural fit with Yepoda: down to earth, entrepreneurial, open-minded, and fun to work with, with a genuine interest in sustainability and impact

What We Offer

• Dynamic Environment: The opportunity to work in a start-up environment surrounded by a passionate and dedicated team

• Accelerate Your Career: Take on responsibility from day 1, with room for professional growth and advancement as the company continues to expand

• Inspiring Workspace: Located in the heart of Berlin's Prenzlauer Berg, a dog-friendly office, with free drinks and snacks

• Hybrid Working: We understand that sometimes you get more stuff done from home and need a change of scenery

• We Value Diversity: We seek to build an inclusive workplace that welcomes people from all different backgrounds. A welcoming, international, dedicated team with flat hierarchies and trust by default

• Employee Discounts: You’ll get to enjoy the Yepoda products at a discount and share it with friends and family to keep your glow going!

• Unique add-ons: Enjoy an Urban Sports membership package to help you stay active and healthy

Would you like to be part of the team? Then we'd love to hear from you! 🫰✨
Make sure to apply by clicking on the “Apply for this job” button below. Please upload your CV and Cover Letter in English language. Our Talent Acquisition team will review your application and get back to you as soon as possible.

At Yepoda we are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, parental status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.