Post Merger Integration & Expansion Senior Associate (m/f/d)

Bunch

bunch is building the backbone of private markets. We are enabling next-gen fund operations with one integrated system that combines secure data infrastructure, AI-powered workflows and expert fund services. If you value ownership, growth through real responsibility, and working with a thoughtful, ambitious team, this role might be for you. We are looking for a Head of Finance to be the most senior finance hire at bunch as we rebuild our finance function from the ground up. bunch has just closed its Series B, is actively acquisitive, runs multiple entities across geographies and is building toward Series C and ultimately an exit. This role owns capital, forecasting, budgeting, investor reporting, M&A finance, and EPR implementation and architects a function that scales from scrappy to exit-grade. You will own the Finance function at a high-growth, VC-backed fintech at an inflection point, reporting to the General Counsel, working directly with the founders and management team. Your role * Own the full budgeting cycle end-to-end — top-down and bottom-up — working with the founders, department heads, and all teams. You'll run monthly variance reviews, drive quarterly budget control processes, challenge and sign off on procurement and vendor requests, and translate business strategy into financial plans with clear KPIs and milestones. * Build and maintain a robust cash forecasting model, providing regular management updates on burn rate and runway. * Prepare monthly and quarterly updates for board meetings, present financial performance to investors, and field questions on KPIs and progress. * Set up the analytical foundations expected of a Series C/D company. You'll own unit economics, cohort analyses, and profitability modelling; centralise Finance as the single source of truth for financial and operational KPIs; drive data quality improvements across Sales, Analytics, and other teams; and support commercial strategy with pricing analysis. You'll also hire to build out this function over time. * Lead all financial aspects of equity rounds — modelling, due diligence management, and investor responses. Your first major milestone: get bunch Series C ready. * Manage financial due diligence on acquisitions, build M&A models, support target selection, and own Finance's role in post-merger integration. You'll also develop relationships with banks to secure acquisition financing when needed. * Own bunch's banking relationships and build a strong network of German and European banking partners. Manage liquidity optimisation strategies and establish treasury policies for the group. Keep other financial risks such as currency risk in mind and develop mitigation strategies as appropriate (e.g. hedging) * Scope and lead the implementation of an ERP system across the bunch group. * Own existing non-dilutive funding disbursements and lead future applications — including grants and other funding options across our markets. * Lead audits from the Finance side, coordinating with external tax advisors and accountants. Act as primary liaison for all external bookkeeping, accounting, and tax advisory relationships — including cost reviews and optimisation. * Set the standard for excellence in the team, drive process optimisation and automation, and ensure Finance is a high-performing function that's a genuine driver of bunch's growth. About you * 6+ years of progressive experience in an in-house finance role (ideally SaaS or VC-backed environment), PE, reputable management or financial consultancy, and/or investment banking, with at least 3+ years in a leadership role * Proven experience in VC-backed financing rounds post-Series B * Track record of building robust financial models from scratch and comfort working with multi-entity and multi-currency structures * Familiarity with accounting, billing, and spend management tools (e.g. DATEV, Stripe, Moss, Spendesk) as well as ERPs (NetSuite, etc.) * Proven ownership of forecasting and budgeting cycles, not just supporting them * Hands-on now, strategic later as the role grows into a VP level; wants to “do” and build from scratch, not just managing others * Combines excellent technical expertise with the versatility, commercial flexibility and presence to be the strategic finance partner for management and represent bunch to investors and external partners — equally comfortable in the boardroom and in the spreadsheet * Excellent communication skills, i.e. able to translate complex financial data into clear narratives for non-finance stakeholders * High levels of proactivity and solutions-orientedness * Fund industry or fintech experience is a plus, not a requirement * Comfort with operating with ambiguity and building processes where none or few exist * Fluent in English, B2/C1+ German strongly preferred Workplace & Benefits * Benefit from working with a diverse mix of talents, unrivalled energy, and team spirit within a culture of drive and ownership * Take part in a network of people passionate about investment and work closely with the most interesting players in private markets * Flexible hours and a hybrid office setup (3 days/week in office) * 4 remote calendar weeks/year * 28 days of vacation, 2 company days, plus local public holidays * A competitive compensation package * A great tech and work setup with everything you need Hiring process * People Team Interview (30 min) – Meet us & ensure mutual fit * Deep Dive Interview (45 min) – Collaboration, ownership, and culture * Case Study (90-120 min) – Technical skillset evaluation * 2-3 Stakeholder Interviews (30 min each) – Meet the Founders and your most important stakeholders About bunch bunch is building the operating infrastructure for the next generation of private markets. We combine AI-powered automation with deep regulatory expertise to replace fragmented spreadsheets and manual processes with one integrated platform across the fund lifecycle, purpose-built for private markets heading toward $32 trillion in Assets Under Management. We've 4x our ARR in 2025, crossed 150 fund managers and 12,000 LPs on the platform, and just closed our $35M Series B in May 2026. We're looking for ambitious people who want real ownership of hard problems, and who care about building infrastructure that actually matters to the people using it. ____ At bunch, we're committed to an inclusive environment where diversity is valued and celebrated. We provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants. We process personal data in line with applicable laws (including GDPR). See our Privacy Policy for details on your rights and how to reach us.

RITTERWALD

DAS ERWARTET DICH Nachhaltigkeit, Energiewende, Digitalisierung – Du bist bereit für die großen Themen der Zukunft und hast Lust bei unseren Kunden neue Impulse zu setzen? Dann sei als Senior Consultant / Associate im Kompetenzteam M&A in Frankfurt am Main oder Berlin zusammen mit anderen Expert:innen auf der Vorstands- und Geschäftsführerebene unserer Kunden unterwegs.   Werde Experte in unserem interdisziplinären M&A Team!  Wir sind eine agile und wachsende Boutiqueberatung mit Standorten in Berlin, Frankfurt am Main, Amsterdam und London mit Fokus auf der Immobilienwirtschaft, die wir wie keine zweite Unternehmensberatung in Deutschland kennen. Mit rund 20% der gesamten Bruttowertschöpfung in Deutschland ist die Immobilienwirtschaft eine der vielfältigsten und größten Wirtschaftszweige und ist darüber hinaus eng verzahnt mit der Volkswirtschaft sowie der Finanz- und Energiewirtschaft. Wir heben Potenziale entlang der gesamten Wertschöpfungskette unserer Kunden und beraten sie bei Investitionsentscheidungen, M&A-Projekten und Finanzierungslösungen. Im RITTERWALD M&A Team berätst du u.a. bei strategischen Umgestaltungen und unterstützt Unternehmen dabei, sich durch den Erwerb oder den Verkauf von Unternehmen bzw. Unternehmensteilen effektiver auszurichten.  DEINE AUFGABEN * Experte im M&A-Team – Du berätst Unternehmen und Investoren bei strategischen Käufen und Verkäufen und begleitest den gesamten Transaktionsprozess von der Targetansprache über die Due Diligence und Bewertung bis zur Post-Merger-Integration.  * Partner für Investoren –  Du unterstützt strategische Investoren und Finanzinvestoren in Deutschland – von der Suche nach geeigneten Zielunternehmen über komplexe Investitionsentscheidungen bis hin zur ganzheitlichen Beratung über den Transaktionsprozess hinaus.    * Due Diligence – Du steuerst bei Kauf- und Verkaufsmandaten die Kommunikation, unterstützt bei der Erfassung bzw. Zusammenstellung aller für die Transaktion entscheidenden Informationen, managst den Datenraum und steuerst den anschließenden Q&A-Prozess.  * Projektmanagement – Du übernimmst Verantwortung für Projekte oder Teilprojekte, kommunizierst mit dem Kunden und führst kleinere Projektteams  * Am Puls des Marktes – Du ermöglichst mit aktuellen Markt- und Wettbewerberanalysen, Benchmarking sowie innovativen Strategien den Best-in-Class Auftritt unserer Kunden.  * Business- und Liquiditätsplanungen – Du erstellst Kosten-, Umsatz- und Prozessanalysen und betreust Transaktionen.  * Artikel & Studien – Du schreibst und publizierst zu deinen Schwerpunktthemen, nimmst an externen Seminaren und Konferenzen teil und unterstützt uns bei Akquisitionen.  DEIN PROFIL * Bachelor, Master, Diplom – Du hast ein Studium der der Ingenieurs-, Wirtschafts- oder Naturwissenschaften erfolgreich abgeschlossen.   * Berufserfahrung – Du verfügst über idealerweise 2-4 Jahre Berufserfahrung, bevorzugt im professionellen Beratungsumfeld und im Bereich Corporate Finance / M&A.  * Betriebswirtschaftliches Denken – Du begreifst wirtschaftliche Zusammenhänge, hast ein ausgeprägtes Verständnis für den Finanzmarkt, lernst schnell und gerne dazu und verfügst über ausgeprägte Problemlösungskompetenz.  * Gesellschaftliches Interesse – Du verfolgst gesellschaftlich relevante Themen und Innovationen (Nachhaltigkeit/Sustainability, digitale Transformation, Smart City) sowie Themen der Wohnungswirtschaft (energieeffiziente Immobilien, Innovationen im Real Estate Sektor).  * Personality – Wir wünschen uns Kolleg:innen, die authentisch, offen und teamfähig sind und motiviert, engagiert und flexibel mit uns zusammenarbeiten.  * Verhandlungssicherheit in Deutsch und Englisch  * Deutsche Arbeitserlaubnis  DAS BIETEN WIR DIR: * Attraktive Bezahlung * 100% flexibles Arbeiten – Ob im Homeoffice oder in einem unserer modularen Workspaces im Büro: Du arbeitest, wie es zu dir und deinem aktuellen Projekt passt. * Learnings & Trainings – Wir versprechen eine hohe Lernkurve und ein optimales Umfeld für deine persönliche und professionelle Entwicklung – mit erfahrenen Mentor:innen und individuellen Fortbildungsprogrammen. * Wertschätzung – Wir schätzen dich und deinen Einsatz vom ersten Arbeitstag an und binden dich in strategische Kundenprojekte ein. Dein Einsatz, Input und Engagement sind uns wichtig, auch wenn es darum geht, RITTERWALD weiterzuentwickeln. * Teamspirit – Wir mögen unsere persönliche und unkomplizierte Arbeitsatmosphäre und Du-Kultur. Firmenevents wie unser Business Breakfast oder das Anfeuern unserer Läufer:innen beim Teamlauf sind uns wichtig. * Work-Fun-Balance – Mitgliedschaft im Urban Sports Club, Massagen, RITTERWALD-Feste mit Lebenspartner:innen und Kindern, Kicker- und Tischtennis-Matches, Team-Essen, Deutschland Ticket – wir sorgen dafür, dass es uns bei der Arbeit und drumherum gut geht. * Office - Modernes Büro in zentraler Lage, direkt am Kudamm im Herzen der City-West.

Qonto

Our mission and customers: We are creating the freedom for SMEs to succeed by delivering Europe's leading finance workspace with banking at its core, augmented by financial tools. We are proud to be rated 4.8 on Trustpilot, based on 55,000+ reviews. Our culture puts customer satisfaction at the core of what we do, as proven by our Net Promoter Score of 75 (more about our culture here). Our journey: Founded in 2017 by Alexandre and Steve, Qonto has grown to 1,600+ Qontoers serving over 600,000+ customers across 8 European countries. We have been profitable since 2023, and we are just getting started. Our beliefs: We hire for skills and potential. With 80+ nationalities, 45% women, of which 56% of women in our leadership team, diversity isn't a program; It's who we are. We've built a discrimination-free hiring process because the best teams are built on merit. AI at Qonto: AI is deeply embedded in how we work (here) - Every Qontoer gets unlimited access to the best AI tools. We want people who experiment without waiting for permission, push AI beyond the obvious, know when to trust it, and when to question it. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 🌏 Location: You can choose to work in Qonto as long as you're living in (or willing to relocate to) either Germany, France, Italy, Serbia, or Spain. Mission: Join us as a Backend Engineer to build the financial infrastructure that 600,000+ European SMEs depend on every day, from highly scalable APIs to robust banking services that handle real money, in real time, with zero room for mistakes.   ➡️ As a Backend Engineer at Qonto, you will Design, build, deploy, and maintain services handling real financial transactions, owning reliability in production, not just at merge time Co-own service architecture, resilience, and scalability with respect to Domain-Driven Design principles Grow in technical leadership: lead design discussions, anticipate risks, and mentor less experienced engineers Drive continuous improvement, from fixing flaky CI to running post-mortems and propagating learnings across the team Our primary languages are Go and Ruby. Our platform runs on a Kubernetes cluster hosted on AWS, with PostgreSQL as our database of choice. We're also using Kafka for event-driven architecture and ELK for logging and auditing, among many other tools and services.   ➡️  What you can expect: our methodology, the Qonto Way We value upfront technical design, team reviews, and smart slicing, quality drives the velocity our customers need Our org assigns one team lead per project across stacks, giving your team a clear mission and full autonomy on how it operates Our lean toolbox, Kaizen, PDCA, lets you monitor and drive continuous improvement collaboratively with your peers and manager Each engineer gets access to Cursor or Copilot, and we want people who use AI to raise the bar, not just to go faster   ➡️  Your future team As a Backend Engineer, you will join one of Qonto's squad teams, each organised around a clear project mission, with one team lead and full ownership of a product scope. You'll be part of a 190-strong backend engineering community within a 500- Product Engineering department, working in squad teams of 5 to 10 people alongside Product, Design, and peers from Frontend and Mobile.   ➡️ About You Technical expertise: Strong backend engineering experience with exposure to large-scale web application architecture and real production constraints Stack fluency: You don't need to know our exact stack, but you transfer fast and are comfortable with similar technologies Quality-driven: You write tests, set up monitoring, handle incidents methodically, and do root cause analysis Ownership mindset: You track impact after release, flag regressions, and improve what's in your scope without being asked Team player: Comfortable working in squad teams with PMs, Designers, and other stacks; fluent in English