Deals & Valuation Manager (m/f/d)

HV Capital is one of the leading early-stage and growth investors in Europe. With nine fund generations in 24 years and €2.8 bn in managed assets, HV Capital is one of the continent's most active investors. The investment team has many years of experience in identifying European startups with great potential for success. In addition to international success stories like Flix, Zalando, Delivery Hero, Sumup, and Depop, innovation leaders such as Quantum Systems, Marvel Fusion, Sennder, Neura Robotics, Enpal, and Isar Aerospace are also part of the portfolio. HV Capital has invested in more than 250 internet and technology companies, supporting startups with ticket sizes ranging from €0.5m to €60m. It is one of Europe's few venture capital firms that can finance startups through all growth phases. HV Capital has a team of more than 60+ investment and operations professionals who provide a variety of perspectives and expertise across the venture capital landscape. 

We’re growing our Finance Team and looking for a talented Finance Manager to join us, ideally based in our Munich office. If you thrive on taking ownership and want to play a key role in financing rounds and valuations across a diverse portfolio, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.

In this role, you will:

• Take the lead on all financial matters related to financing rounds and valuations for our portfolio companies.

• Support complex transactions, model capitalisation tables, and ensure everything aligns with our standards and stakeholder expectations.

• Act as a trusted partner to both internal teams and external stakeholders, keeping processes smooth and communication clear.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Partnering closely with our Investment and Legal teams during financing rounds, serving as a sparring partner and financial expert.

• Contributing to the negotiation and structuring of financing rounds, bringing a sharp financial perspective to the table.

• Owning the modelling and maintenance of high-quality capitalisation tables, ensuring they’re always up-to-date and accurate for our portfolio.

• Acting as the main point of contact for all finance-related topics around funding rounds, collaborating with portfolio companies and external partners.

• Supporting the financial side of exits, ESOPs, and related transactions.

• Leading valuation processes in line with EVCA/IPEV guidelines and assisting with impairment assessments, including coordination with auditors.

• Preparing insightful financial reports and analyses for both internal and external stakeholders.

• Working cross-functionally with teams across investment, legal, accounting, and tax, as well as with outside advisors.

What we’re looking for:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s is a plus).

• Solid experience working with capitalisation tables and structuring financing rounds.

• A strong background in venture capital, private equity, or a closely related field, or the drive to apply your experience in a similar environment.

• At least five years of experience in a finance-focused role with comparable responsibilities.

• Professional fluency in both German and English so that you can operate confidently in both local and international contexts.

• Exceptional attention to detail and a reputation for diligence and reliability.

• Strong contract-reading skills, with the ability to interpret terms and ensure proper execution.

• Advanced Excel skills and a track record of building and working with complex financial models.

• Ideally, knowledge of German and U.S. tax law, or a keen interest in developing this expertise.

• A knack for thriving in fast-paced, dynamic environments, staying adaptable as priorities shift.

• Analytical thinking, a structured approach to problem-solving, and a collaborative mindset.

Ready to shape the future of our portfolio?
If you’re looking for a role where your expertise will be valued and your work will drive real results, we’d love to hear from you. Join us in Munich and help us build the next generation of successful companies!