Head Of Finance & People

MainStreaming® is an intelligent media delivery company that empowers enterprises, media and gaming companies to ensure the best Quality of Experience to their audience, through its revolutionary AI‑powered technology.

It optimizes the viewing experience with its Intelligent Media Deliver Platform (iMDP), the first platform designed to guarantee full governance over the streaming process, the highest Quality of Service and the best Return on Investment.

We are looking for a Head of Finance & People to lead the entire Finance & Administration function, acting as the most senior finance leader in the company and a key member of the leadership team.

Job Description

We are looking for a Head of Finance & People to lead the company’s Finance, Planning, People Operations and Administrative functions.

This is a key leadership role, acting as the most senior finance leader in the company and a strategic partner to the CEO and executive team.

The role combines financial leadership, business planning, workforce cost governance and organizational discipline, supporting the company’s growth, scalability and international expansion.

The ideal candidate is both strategic and hands‑on: able to build strong financial processes, challenge business assumptions, support decision‑making and ensure that hiring, budgeting and organizational growth remain aligned with company priorities.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Strategy & Leadership

• Define the financial strategy together with the CEO and leadership team.
• Translate business strategy into financial plans, scenarios and constraints.
• Act as a financial partner for strategic decisions related to growth, pricing, expansion and investments.
• Ensure financial discipline and accountability across the organization.

Finance Function Oversight

• Lead and coordinate the Finance function, working closely with the Finance Manager.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of monthly closing, reporting and accounting processes.
• Supervise cash flow, treasury and working capital management.
• Ensure compliance with Italian GAAP, tax requirements and fiscal obligations.

Planning, Forecasting & Performance Management

• Own company‑wide budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Build and maintain financial models to support strategic and operational decisions.
• Define and monitor KPIs aligned with business objectives.
• Provide executive‑level insights, not just reporting.

People, Workforce Planning & HR Cost Governance

• Own workforce cost planning from a financial and organizational perspective.
• Partner with the HR Manager on headcount planning, recruiting priorities, compensation structure and payroll forecasting.
• Ensure hiring plans are aligned with budget, business priorities and scalability.
• Support organizational design decisions from a cost‑efficiency and performance perspective.
• Bring discipline and visibility into people‑related costs, recruiting plans and workforce growth.

Business Partnering

• Act as a key sparring partner for the CEO and leadership team.
• Support Sales, Product, Operations and People teams with financial guidance.
• Bring financial perspective into pricing, margins, hiring plans and growth initiatives.
• Challenge assumptions and help leaders make better data‑driven decisions.

International Expansion & Structuring

• Support financial strategy for international growth, including entities, tax structure and compliance.
• Evaluate the financial impact of entering new markets.
• Coordinate external advisors for multi‑country expansion.

Systems, Processes & Efficiency

• Define a scalable finance and people operations model.
• Guide the implementation or improvement of ERP, FP&A and reporting systems.
• Promote automation and AI‑enabled tools while ensuring data quality and governance.
• Improve processes, controls and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

Experience

• Senior experience in Finance Manager, Head of Finance, Controller or similar roles.
• Proven track record in scaling finance functions in fast‑growing companies.
• Experience in VC/PE‑backed companies.
• Experience in B2B SaaS, tech or infrastructure companies is preferred.
• Exposure to workforce planning, HR cost control or people operations is a strong plus.

Education

• Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration or similar.

Knowledge

• Strong expertise in Italian GAAP and Italian tax compliance.
• Deep understanding of budgeting, forecasting and financial modeling.
• Experience in international or multi‑entity environments is a strong plus.

Skills

• Strong financial modeling and business analysis skills.
• Ability to translate data into strategic decisions.
• Strong ownership mindset and ability to challenge stakeholders when needed.
• Excellent communication with executive stakeholders.
• High proficiency in Excel and FP&A tools.
• Experience with finance automation and modern finance tech stacks.
• Ability to bring structure, prioritization and financial rigor in a fast‑scaling environment.

Languages

• Fluent Italian.
• Fluent English is mandatory.

What we offer:

• A young, dynamic and entrepreneurial environment that promotes self‑development and growth.
• Flexible working hours.
• Breakfast, lunch and snacks in the office.
• Access to E‑Learning platform.
• Health Insurance

Salary and benefits will be assessed in relation to the candidate's experience and skills.

In MainStreaming you will be part of a dynamic, flexible, young, tight‑knit and international environment and will have the chance to work in a company that values innovation, out of the box thinking, its employees and is committed to making the world a better place.

MainStreaming is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status.