Head of Finance & Accounting (all genders)

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey with us? We live #own(y)our growth and foster an environment in which innovation and personal development go hand in hand.

As Head of Finance & Accounting (all genders) you take ownership of the financial backbone of a company operating across five European markets, from financing and investment decisions to the systems and standards that let Finance scale with the business.

What to expect:

• Leadership: Further scale our Finance & Accounting team, set the structure, priorities and standards of the function, and grow it in line with the requirements of a scaling European group

• Business Partner:Serve as a strategic business partner to management and other internal stakeholders by evaluating the financial performance of our business lines or other investment opportunities, and support corporate finance processes

• Stakeholder Management:Maintain strong relationships with lending banks, auditors and advisors, act as their primary point of contact, drive our financing and debt facilities, and support our Finance Director and Founders in investor communication and reporting

• Reporting & Close:Own the integrity of our financial reporting across all entities, from monthly close and consolidation to the annual financial statements under HGB and the audit process, working closely with our Accounting Lead and external auditors

• Tax & Compliance: Shape the tax structure of our European group: own the intercompany setup, assess the tax implications of new products, markets and entities, and bring complex questions to a decision

• Finance Systems: Act as system owner for the Finance & Accounting tool stack (ERP, consolidation, treasury): define the target architecture, evaluate and select vendors, steer implementation projects, and ensure adoption and process quality after go-live

• 6+ years of relevant professional experience, for example in a finance leadership role in a scaling company, transaction services, or investment banking

• Proven leadership experience, with a track record of developing teams, setting ambitious goals, and driving cross-functional initiatives that established lasting standards across departments

• An exceptional analytical mindset: you break down complex, ambiguous problems quickly and reach pragmatic, well reasoned answers

• A solid grasp of German GAAP (HGB) and the ability to challenge and steer external advisors on accounting and tax matters

• Confidence with finance systems and process design: you have led or substantially contributed to implementing an ERP, consolidation or reporting tool.

• Excellent communication abilities, with the confidence and clarity to engage effectively across all levels of the organization, from C-level executives to project teams

• Language skills: German at C1 or above and fluent English (C1)

What We Offer

Flexibility & Responsibility

Your workday, your performance – Our hybrid model empowers you to focus from home, get fresh perspectives during workation, and connect in person during our Anchor Days (Tuesday to Thursday)

Regardless of your background, origin, gender identity, or individual circumstances, it's your personality that interests us. That's why we're committed to building a culture of collaboration and respect, where every team member has a voice, can grow, and feels valued with us.

Still here?

Then we could be a perfect match!

So why not get down to business right away? Feel free to reach out to Mary Wolf at ----- and let's find out together if your expectations align with ours. Ready to own (y)our growth?

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