Job Description

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THE ROLE

As COO, you’ll drive growth and operational excellence for the first AI-driven global supplier search engine. Your mission is to scale processes, ensure financial stability, and align teams to maximize efficiency and revenue while overseeing finance, business operations, legal, and HR.

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WHAT WE OFFER

Working in a fast-paced environment with challenging tasks (zero-boredom-guarantee) High ownership and responsibility to manage your own projects Direct collaboration with our founder Rapid development with a steep learning curve Awesome team events and an inclusive company culture with a diverse team A hybrid work environment with a nice office in Berlin, Prenzlauer Berg
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YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Strategy & Modeling:

Lead company-wide financial planning and modeling to ensure clarity, consistency, and reliability of key metrics; translate insights into strategic decisions on scalability, pricing, and sustainable growth

Company Strategy & Operations:

Partner with the CEO to shape and execute the company's strategic and operational roadmap, using a metrics-driven approach

Cross-Functional Leadership:

Align and streamline operations across departments and develop OKRs

Scalability & Process Optimization:

Design, implement, and continuously refine internal processes to enable scalable growth and operational efficiency

Revenue Growth:

Collaborate closely with sales and product teams to align priorities and support revenue acceleration

Legal and Compliance Oversight:

Develop and ensure a legal and compliance framework

Internal Communication:

Develop with HR internal communication strategies and be a key leadership person within the team
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YOUR EXPERIENCE

Strong finance expertise with at least 2 years of hands-on experience in a finance-related role (e.g. investment banking, private equity, FP&A), or a strong academic background in finance (e.g. finance-focused degree), or a CFA qualification Top-Tier Academic or Professional Background: Holds a degree from a leading university or business school, or has professional experience at top-tier strategy consulting or finance firms, or has worked in private equity Proven experience in operations, business strategy, or scaling start-ups (ideally as COO, VP of Operations, or similar) Strong track record in building processes, and driving operational efficiency Experience in early stage to manage the pace between sales and product development Experience in managing different topics from finance to legal to admin and to HR Plus: Deep understanding of sales methodologies, revenue forecasting, and business process optimization Prior experience in SaaS / Tech / B2B Start-ups
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WHAT WE VALUE

Honest, fast, and open collaboration as well as strong communication skills Resourceful self-starters who hold themselves to high standards, have attention to detail, are intrinsically motivated & eager to learn on a daily basis Resilience and adaptability, comfortable working with new technologies and evolving strategies Team members who are excited about our mission If you’re thrilled to have a business impact and like the startup spirit, we’d love to talk to you!
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About us

Alpas is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We view diversity as a moral imperative and competitive advantage. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.