Crispy ethos
You're smart, polite and take initiative. You follow through without being chased. You're straightforward without being blunt, and you treat every client — regardless of size — with the same level of care and professionalism.
8+ years in finance
You've spent 8+ years in finance — corporate, consulting, or startups. You've built models, owned reporting cycles, and understand the financial levers of a business. You think strategically, not just operationally.
Entrepreneurial mind
You take ownership without being asked. You have a bias for action, stay organized under pressure, and treat every engagement like it's your own business. You don't wait for step by step guidance, you help create the playbook.
C-suite (-2) exposure
you've worked directly with or reported to C-suite leadership, or worked closely with director level decision makers. You know how to communicate upward, influence decisions, and operate in environments where the numbers actually matter. VC and/or Board experience is a bonus.
Comfortable with AI tools
You use AI as a core part of your workflow — not as a novelty, but as a multiplier. You know how to write advanced prompts to get accurate, useful outputs. And as AI progresses, you're comfortable learning how to leverage new tools and workflows as they emerge.
Very strong communicator
You're articulate and precise. You can translate complex financial information into clear language for founders and leadership teams, defend your positions with confidence, and know when to listen and when to ask the right question.
Based in a major European city
You're based in a major European city and embedded in the local business ecosystem. You're close to the action — able to attend local events, build relationships in person, and grow your network within the founder and scale-up community.
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A note from Burcu,
Crispy's founder and first fractional CFO
I'm Burcu. I spent 15 years in corporate finance at Garanti Bank, Vodafone and Philips across Turkey, UAE, Kenya and the Netherlands. Good roles and good teams. But over time, I found myself drawn to smaller, faster-moving companies led by founders who were genuinely building something.
When I finally went independent, I worked things out as I went. Reinventing myself outside of a corporate structure, creating a value proposition, finding my first client, setting up processes, learning AI tools, invoicing, contracts and more. All while actually doing the work. There was no playbook. It was messy but I figured it out.
Crispy grew out of that experience. I built it so the next person has a better starting point than I did. The tools, the client pipeline, the templates, the peer network — everything I wished had existed when I started. So if you ever considered going the consulting route but felt it was too risky or scary, I hope you'll reach out because we might be able to offer enough structure, support and client pipeline to go for it.
I'll be honest: in some ways this is harder than a 9-5 role (you're fully responsible, you have to help close your own clients and navigate your work yourself) but in other ways it's fantastic (no boss, no HR, no unwanted small talk and more control over your schedule). If you're curious to learn more, apply and we'll get on a call!
Burcu Demirtasoglu, Founder & Managing Director
Submit Your Application
Start by telling us about your background, your experience, and how you work. The application takes about 10 minutes to complete. We read every submission personally, no automated filters.
Intro Call
If your application looks like a strong fit, we'll invite you for a 30-minute call. It's an open conversation — we want to understand how you think, what you've built, and what you're looking for from a Crispy partnership. We'll cover territory, talk through how the model works in practice, and leave plenty of room for your questions.
Case Review
If the intro call goes well, we'll follow up with a second conversation. We'll walk through a real client scenario together, not as a test, but as a way to see how you think through a problem and communicate your recommendations. It's also a chance to go deeper on anything we didn't cover the first time.
Background Check
Before we move forward, we'll carry out a straightforward professional reference and credentials check. It's a standard part of the process and typically takes just a few days.
Sign Engagement
Once the background check is complete, we'll sign a letter of engagement, an NDA, and a non-compete. We'll also get your invoicing cycle set up so everything is in place before you take on your first client.
Operator Onboarding
Welcome to Crispy. Once you're confirmed, we'll get you fully set up — playbook, tools, client workflow, and a warm introduction to the operator network. From here, you're ready to take on your first client and start building your practice under the Crispy brand.
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