Head of Finance & Accounting (all genders)

About this role

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 Inspire us by: 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.