Head of Finance (m/f/d)

Reporting & Controlling

• You build a professional, transparent reporting structure for management and investors
• You establish a controlling system with relevant SaaS KPIs (CAC, LTV, Churn, ARR, MRR, Unit Economics)
• You keep track of business development, identify opportunities early and derive concrete recommendations - including optimization of the revenue engine (sales targets, quotas, commission models)
• You analyze customer relationships and margin profiles and support contract processes

Budgeting, Planning & Forecasting

• You create detailed budgets and business plans that reflect our growth
• You own rolling forecasts and ensure solid liquidity planning
• You develop planning scenarios that provide a sound basis for strategic decisions
• You actively monitor and manage budget compliance

Finance Infrastructure & Processes

• You build and optimize scalable business processes that translate seamlessly into future-proof finance operations
• You implement and continuously improve finance tools and systems
• You ensure clean, efficient accounting integration without friction
• You own monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements under HGB in close collaboration with our tax advisors

Stakeholder Management & Strategic Sparring

• You communicate at eye level with investors, auditors and tax advisors
• You act as a trusted sparring partner for management on strategic finance topics
• You actively prepare us for future funding rounds or exit processes

Team & Leadership

• You build and lead a finance team over time
• You collaborate closely with other departments and actively contribute to establishing a data-driven company culture

Must-have:

• You hold a degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or Controlling
• You bring at least 3 years of professional experience and first leadership experience in finance - ideally in tech, SaaS or scale-up environments
• You have a proven track record of building reporting systems and finance processes from scratch
• You have solid knowledge in budgeting, forecasting and financial planning
• You are confident working with relevant tools - from Excel/Google Sheets and Power BI to accounting software
• You work hands-on, roll up your sleeves and don't shy away from operational work
• You think analytically and can translate numbers into clear, decision-relevant insights

Nice-to-have:

• You have experience with funding rounds
• You are familiar with grant acquisition and public funding
• You have previously implemented finance systems
• You bring legal knowledge in corporate governance, company and contract law - e.g. through previous roles in a legal environment

• Attractive compensation package with multiple components, including company pension scheme and training budget
• Discounts through Corporate Benefits – e.g., Business Bike, corporate fitness programs, BahnCard, and numerous partner offers
• Opportunity to build and actively shape finance processes and systems from the ground up
• Flexible working hours & remote work options – including the possibility of workations
• A growing company with drive and openness, where you have real creative freedom and the opportunity to take responsibility
• Open corporate culture with flat hierarchies – short decision-making paths, direct communication, and a respectful first-name (“you”) culture at all levels
• Strong team spirit fostered through regular team events, offsites, and shared activities outside the office
• Modern workplace with good transport connections, high-quality equipment, and free beverages and snacks