Finance Support Specialist

Finance Support Specialist

Location: Netherlands / Hybrid / Remote
Job Type: Internship, Freelance, Parttime, Fulltime | Income Progression Roadmap
Industry: Hospitality / Property Management / PropTech
Responsibilities: In consultation

What You’re Going to Do:

As part of our core team, you will play a key role in our financial operations, strategy, and growth planning. You will:

• Build financial models to guide decision-making (forecasts, MRR, churn, unit economics, CAC, CLV, runway, hiring plans, etc.)
• Set up or refine our financial systems, processes, and reporting dashboards
• Analyze pricing strategies, community memberships, and marketplace revenue streams
• Support fundraising preparation (pitch deck data, investor reports, due diligence materials)
• Monitor and optimize cash flow, budgets, and burn vs. growth scenarios
• Conduct competitor and market research to give financial insight on product & growth decisions
• Collaborate directly with the founders across strategy, operations, and product monetization
• Work across both software + community + education business models

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Monthly and quarterly financial reporting
• Data-driven recommendations for growth investments
• KPI tracking and management (MRR, ARR, CAC, CLV, NDR, churn, margins)
• Process improvement across finance and business operations
• Ensuring compliance, bookkeeping accuracy, and financial hygiene
• Supporting team hiring plans and compensation frameworks

Bonus If You Have Experience With:

• Our Domits academy, platform, services or alternatives
• Hospitality management systems and OTAs (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, etc.)
• Financial and efficiency metrics for hospitality platforms
• Property management software (e.g., Domits, Guesty, Hostaway, Mews)
• Startups or fast-paced tech environments
• Start-up fundraising or investor relations
• FP&A for tech or marketplace startups
• Finance automation tools (e.g., Stripe, QuickBooks, Xero, CRM)
• Cohort analytics, pricing strategy, and growth metrics
• M&A analysis or acquisition strategy

What We Ask:

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is ambitious, proactive, and eager to have real ownership (not just follow instructions)
• Loves data, business models, and financial problem-solving
• Communicates clearly and can simplify complex numbers into smart decisions
• Thrives in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment
• Wants to grow with us long-term — not just take a job

Education: Finance, Economics, Business, Accounting or self-taught with proof of skill.
Experience: All levels welcome — we hire for potential + skill, not age or pedigree.

Extra Information:

• Compensation: Depends on skill & experience. Revenue share + performance bonuses
• Tools & Support: We provide a tech-powered backend, marketing resources, and centralized operations to support your growth
• Growth Opportunities: As we scale, you can move into regional leadership or strategic roles
• Work Style: Flexible hours, remote-first, result-driven culture

Future career path:

We’re committed to helping you grow. Your career here can evolve as you gain experience, skills, and industry mastery.

Stage 1: Intern / Junior Finance Support Specialist (0 - 1 Years)

Your goal: Build credibility, relationships, and a reputation for ownership.

What to do:

• Learn the business model. How the company makes money, spends money, and measures success
• Volunteer for stretch assignments (especially ones involving data, finance, or operations)
• Build relationships with leaders across departments
• Show initiative: solve problems without being asked

Finance skills to develop:

• Excel + financial analysis
• Communication and presentation
• Basic accounting & business vocabulary
• Executive presence (even at intern level)

Industry Knowledge

• Understand the hospitality market (Domits, Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com)
• Learn glossary and key performance metrics: occupancy rate, RevPAR, ADR, NOI
• Understand guest experience expectations and what drives 5-star reviews
• Study competitors and regional/local market dynamics

Stage 2: Mid-Level Finance Specialist / Analyst / Associate (1 - 4 years)

As you gain experience, you’ll progress to a more independent role:

Recommended starting roles:

• Financial Analyst / FP&A
• Audit or Assurance (Big Four)
• Investment Banking or Consulting
• Accounting Analyst / Staff Accountant

During this stage, focus on:

• Mastering financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting
• Understanding financial statements deeply
• Presenting insights to leadership
• Being known as someone who improves processes and delivers results

Strategy & Collaboration

• Work cross-functionally to align finance with product, ops, and compliance strategies
• Provide feedback to the team and partner with the right stakeholders

Professional Growth

• Take ownership of projects, expand your network, and refine problem-solving skills
• Represent the company at expos, webinars, or real estate events
• Mentor interns or junior finance specialists
• Contribute ideas for regional expansion or new business opportunities

Stage 3: Senior Finance Specialist / CFO

This is where most people stagnate because they stay “just a finance person.” Seniors / CFOs are business leaders, not spreadsheet managers.

Skill Stack Required to Become Senior / CFO (4 - 10 years):

Strategic Moves:

• Rotate through multiple finance areas (FP&A, treasury, audit, corporate finance)
• If possible, get experience in product, operations, or sales finance
• Manage a small team—prove you can lead people

Transition to Senior Leadership (10–15 years)

Roles that often precede CFO:

• Director of Finance
• Senior Finance Manager
• VP of Finance
• Controller
• Head of FP&A

What changes at this level:

• You shift from doing the analysis to using analysis to make decisions
• You mentor and build teams
• You influence long-term strategy
• You work directly with executives and possibly the board

Land the CFO Role (12–20+ years)

CFOs today are not just accountants—they’re strategic partners to the CEO. They help shape the future.

What boards look for in a CFO:

• Integrity and sound judgment
• Ability to handle crisis and risk
• Clear communication with investors
• Ability to scale a business

Optional Degrees / Certifications

• CPA – often for accounting-heavy backgrounds
• CFA – strong for corporate finance / investing
• MBA (Top 20) – good for leadership & network
• CMA – helpful in corporate finance & operations

Behaviors That Accelerate the Journey

These separate future CFOs from everyone else:

• Think like an owner: Prioritize value creation, not tasks
• Be curious: Learn the whole business, not just finance
• Speak the language of the boardroom
• Take calculated risks: Join high-growth divisions or companies
• Keep your integrity non-negotiable

Example Timeline (One of Many Possible Paths)