Chief of Staff to the CPO (m/f/x)

The Chief of Staff to the CPO at FINN plays an essential role in supporting daily business operations and facilitating collaboration within the People department. This involves coordinating strategic planning routines, leveraging data insights to optimize processes, and leading important HR initiatives that align with the company's goals.

Candidates for the Chief of Staff to the CPO role at FINN should have at least a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as business administration, business informatics, or psychology. Additionally, 2-4 years of experience in People or HR, particularly in a startup or consulting environment, is preferred.

The Chief of Staff to the CPO at FINN enhances cross-functional collaboration by acting as a liaison between the People team and other departments. This helps to drive accountability, transparency, and efficiency across the organization, ensuring that strategic initiatives are executed effectively.

FINN offers substantial room for growth for the Chief of Staff to the CPO, including a yearly personal development budget of €1,500. This enables you to pursue further education and training, fostering your career development within our dynamic startup environment.

As the Chief of Staff to the CPO at FINN, you have the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within Germany. This arrangement not only promotes work-life balance but also allows you to thrive in a highly motivating startup atmosphere while tackling ambitious challenges with cross-functional teams.

Prioritizing tasks involves assessing the urgency and importance of each project, aligning them with strategic goals, and ensuring communication with team members for feedback. It's key to maintain flexibility and be ready to adjust priorities as needed.

In my previous role, I identified redundant reporting processes and implemented a consolidated dashboard that provided real-time insights. This reduced reporting time by 30% and allowed the team to focus on strategic initiatives, demonstrating the value of data-driven decisions.

Managing high-impact projects requires a clear vision and structured project management methodologies. I would begin with stakeholder alignment, set specific milestones, and maintain regular check-ins to ensure the project stays on track and adapts to any emerging challenges.

To foster collaboration, I would implement regular inter-departmental meetings, encourage open communication, and create joint projects that align departmental goals. Building strong relationships and trust between teams is crucial for effective collaboration.

I leverage data by identifying key performance indicators relevant to our objectives and using analytical tools to gather insights. By interpreting these insights, I make informed decisions that align with business goals and optimize our processes.

Communication plays a vital role in the Chief of Staff position, as it ensures that all stakeholders are informed, aligned on goals, and able to collaborate effectively. Clear communication fosters a transparent organizational culture and strengthens teamwork.

To ensure successful execution, I would establish clear objectives, allocate resources strategically, and maintain consistent follow-up to track progress. Engaging team members and ensuring their input drives the initiatives will also be crucial.

In my previous role, we faced retention challenges. I conducted exit interviews and identified core issues leading to turnover. Based on this feedback, I collaborated with management to create tailored retention strategies, successfully improving our retention rates.

My blend of analytical skills, project management experience, and passion for fostering a collaborative work environment aligns perfectly with what FINN seeks in a Chief of Staff. Plus, I’m excited about the opportunity to contribute to a fast-growing startup driving sustainable mobility.

Measuring success involves tracking metrics such as employee engagement scores, retention rates, and performance against set objectives. I would also solicit feedback from employees to continuously refine our initiatives and ensure they meet their needs.