Strada Partners is a European growth-oriented investment firm founded by Bart Wouters and Matthias Vandepitte, who have a combined 25+ years of experience in private equity.
The team’s track record includes investments across industries, with a particular focus on software, tech-enabled service businesses and healthcare.
We build a concentrated portfolio of investments we can support over the longer term and provide with the necessary tools to compound growth on a pan-European level.
We provide patient capital, with impatience to succeed. We are not afraid of the road less travelled.
We are Strada, Partners for the journey.
Our opportunity
We are currently looking for a Head of Finance & Operations (CFO/COO) role for one of our portfolio companies. The portfolio company is a fast-growing B2B data provider serving Fortune 500 clients. Though small in size, we have big ambitions - powering AI-driven transformation in the data industry. As the company scales, we’ll need a hands-on finance and operations leader who can oversee financial strategy while also assisting in managing the operational backbone of the company, including payroll, HR and administration.
This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced scale-up environment, enjoys solving problems, and is eager to build scalable, AI-powered financial and operational processes from the ground up.
What we are looking for?
Strong financial modeling, analytical, and strategic planning skills
Highly organized with a process-driven mindset
Problem-solver who enjoys building from scratch in a dynamic environment
Strong stakeholder management and leadership presence
Comfortable juggling finance, HR, and operations in a lean team
Interest in data and AI-driven businesses
What’s in it for you?
Be a key decision-maker in a fast-growing PE-backed company serving Tier-1 global customers such as Microsoft, Apple, Yahoo, and more
Work at the intersection of finance, strategy and operations in a high-impact role
Gain exposure to AI and data-driven businesses, with the opportunity to drive automation and process efficiencies
Join a small but ambitious team where your impact is immediate and your leadership shapes the company’s growth
A dynamic, high-growth environment with full ownership over finance and operations