Background
ng-voice was founded in 2011 in Germany by Carsten Bock, who now holds the role of CTIO. Carsten is a VoIP industry veteran, who believed in VoLTE becoming the new mobile voice standard when it was still a niche product. In recent years, demand for flexible software-based network infrastructure has increased, as the industry has changed. ng-voice offers a flagship product of a fully containerised & cloud-native IMS core which enables voice services on LTE, 5G, or any other data-only network. They compete with legacy brands in the industry that have significantly higher cost bases and can’t support smaller operations. The product enables telcos to reduce their costs by 80% for voice call volume. David Bachmann joined ng-voice as CEO and shareholder in 2019 and Quirin Maderspacher as COO in 2021 (both ex-McKinsey), representing a renewed focus on commercialisation and growth of the business responding to industry changes. The team is supported by an advisory board with a range of senior telecom executives such as the former CEO of Ericsson. The anchor investor of ng-voice is Lansdowne Partners. The company has raised ~ EUR 20m.The Role - Fractional CFO
With execution increasingly focused on driving commercialisation and growth, ng-voice is looking for a CFO to support their next growth phase. This is a strategic finance role, focused on value creating activities such as board management and fundraising. This will involve working closely with the CEO, COO and core investors to shape the strategy, investor story, business operating model and future funding.Key Responsibilities
- Fundraising. Drive fundraising strategy and activities to ensure successful future funding. This will involve exploring equity (VC, private equity, family offices) as well as non-dilutive funding sources such as research grants grants, debt financing etc.
- Investor Management. Work effectively with the Board and advisory council to leverage their insights and networks to shape the strategy and raise financing.
- Board Reporting. Lead investor relations and board reporting.
- Strategy Support. Continuously challenge and support enhancement of business strategy and business models.
- Forecasting & Planning. Own reporting and forecasting of financial and other KPIs, continuously refining assumptions. Ensure rigorous capital planning.
Requirements
Essential:- Highly motivated and entrepreneurial - hustle mentality
- 4+ years experience in a CFO or other relevant senior finance/strategy role
- Diverse fundraising experience including alternative funding options
- Relevant industry or deep tech knowledge/ experience
- Understanding of stock and equity management
- High EQ & IQ
- 10+ years experience in finance, investing and strategy roles
- Proven capability to educate boards and investors on complex tech/products
- Existing relationships with networks of potential investors
- Experience with strategy development and business model evolution in a fast-paced environment
- MBA, Accounting or STEM qualification
- Successful track record as a fractional CFO