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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in financial planning, forecasting, and governance while leading and developing finance teams in high-growth environments. Proficient in driving process automation and leveraging technology to enhance financial operations and reporting.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Financial PlanningBudgetingLeadership ExperienceStakeholder ManagementProcess Automation
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Financial ReportingControlling ProcessesManagement ReportingForecastingCost TransparencyInvestment PrioritisationFinancial ModellingRisk IdentificationGovernance FrameworksAccounting
Soft Skills
Analytical ThinkingStrategic ThinkingCommunication AbilitiesOrganisational SkillsProactiveness
Tools & Technologies
Finance SystemsAI-Enabled SolutionsReporting ToolsWorkflow Improvements
Industry Keywords
FinanceAccountingFP&ACorporate StructuresShareholder ReportingRegulated IndustriesInsuranceFinancial ServicesHigh-Growth EnvironmentsInternational Expansion
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead and further professionalise the global Finance function
- Lead, develop, and inspire the Finance team across all functional areas
- Manage direct reports across Accounting, Controlling, and Finance Operations
- Build organisational capabilities, processes, and structures for growth
- Own annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning
- Develop scalable planning structures and financial governance frameworks
- Support leadership with scenario planning and strategic decision-making
- Develop controlling processes and management reporting
- Partner with department leaders on financial planning, cost transparency, and performance management
- Identify risks and provide actionable recommendations
- Drive cost tracking, resource planning, and investment prioritisation
- Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting across entities and markets
- Oversee accounting, payroll, tax, treasury, and financial operations
- Ensure compliance with statutory, tax, and internal reporting requirements
- Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes
- Coordinate external audits and financial reviews
- Serve as primary financial interface to the corporate shareholder and stakeholders
- Prepare board and shareholder reporting materials
- Support capital planning and long-term financial strategy
- Own Finance processes across all markets and support international expansion
- Drive Finance process automation and improve financial data quality and availability
- Define requirements for Finance tooling, reporting, and workflow improvements
- Collaborate with Strategic Operations, Data, Product, and Engineering on automation initiatives
- Leverage technology and AI-enabled solutions to improve efficiency and decision quality
- Continuously improve Finance processes, controls, governance, standardisation, and automation
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field
- 8+ years of experience in Finance, Controlling, FP&A, Accounting, or related fields
- Proven leadership experience in a scale-up, high-growth, or international environment
- Strong background in financial planning, forecasting, and business partnering
- Experience building and professionalising Finance functions and processes
- Exposure to corporate structures and shareholder reporting environments
- Experience in insurance, financial services, technology, or other regulated industries is beneficial
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities
- Outstanding financial planning and modelling skills
- Strong stakeholder management and communication abilities
- Proven ability to influence decision-making at leadership level
- High degree of ownership and proactiveness
- Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
- Strong understanding of finance systems, reporting structures, and process design
- Interest in automation, AI, and technology-enabled finance processes
- Full professional fluency, written and spoken, in English and German
Benefits
Comp & perks- Attractive fixed salary
- Start with 28 vacation days, increasing every two years up to 30 days
- Holidays on December 24th and 31st
- Free Swapfiets bike, or subsidized Berlin/Brandenburg ticket (VBB Jobticket) or BVG Deutschlandticket
- Hybrid work from home or Berlin office
- Work abroad in the EU for up to 60 days
- Free coaching sessions with nilo.health
- Product choice between dentolo, petolo, or vitolo
- Learning budget starting from €750 per year
- Regular 360-degree feedback
- Legendary summer and winter parties
- Regular team events
- Discounts on the corporate Benefits Platform
- Two Community Days per calendar year
- Pet-friendly office