Financial Strategy & Reporting

• Develop and deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, KPI dashboards, forecasts, and variance analyses.

• Provide insightful financial commentary and recommendations influencing key strategic decisions.

Accounting & Compliance

• Oversee full-cycle accounting: GL, AP/AR, asset management, and closing processes—ensuring accuracy and adherence to German GAAP and IFRS.

• Supervise accurate, timely financial close and reporting

• Manage audits, tax filings, and ensure financial compliance across jurisdictions (Germany, Europe, global clients).

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Support annual budgeting and long-range financial modeling with scenario planning.

• Own quarterly re-forecasting efforts 

Cash Flow & Treasury

• Monitor cash flow, liquidity forecasts, billing, collections, and banking relationships.

• Drive optimal working capital management.

Financial Systems & Controls

• Identify, document, and strengthen financial processes and controls, including automated data flows or ERP enhancements.

• Recommend and drive improvements to financial systems to support scale with trust and ownership mindset.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Operations/Deployment, and Leadership to align finance strategy with strategic initiatives.

Special Projects & Strategic Initiatives

• Work alongside the VP of finance in support of commercial discussions, key investment projects and funding rounds. 

• Education: Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field. CPA, ACCA, or equivalent preferred.

Experience:

• 5+ years in accounting or finance management—preferably in SaaS, telecom, or high-growth tech companies.

• Prior experience at a Big 4 accounting/consulting firm (e.g., Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG) strongly preferred, bringing deep expertise in audits, controls, compliance, and exposure to multinational clients.

• Solid exposure to (SaaS based) financial modeling and financial KPIs

• Experience in fast-scaling, global companies preferred; telecom/IMS background a plus

Technical Skills/ Tech Savy:

• Proficient in ERP/financial systems (e.g., DATEV, SAP, Oracle NetSuite); experience with cloud-native SaaS revenue models is a plus.

• Advanced Excel abilities; familiarity with Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools beneficial.

Compliance Expertise:

• Strong knowledge of German GAAP/IFRS standards, VAT regulations, and international tax considerations.

Soft Skills:/ Who You Are

• Strategic Partner: You understand business beyond numbers, and can translate finance data into growth strategy.

• Detail-Driven Leader: You ensure accuracy without losing sight of efficiency.

• Driven & Adaptable: You thrive in scale-up environments and own outcomes end-to-end.

• Collaborative Communicator: You build bridges, tailor your message for different audiences, and guide cross-functional teams with clarity and empathy.

• Committed to Culture: You believe in transparent leadership, ownership, and having a positive, proactive mindset—just like our team ethos 

• Excellent stakeholder collaboration—from engineers to C-level, with strong presentation & narrative skills

• Analytical mindset with a strategic bent.

• Meticulous attention to detail.

• Effective communicator—adept at engaging leadership and cross-functional teams.

• Adaptable and collaborative in fast-moving, innovative settings.

• Work-Life-Balance is a priority: Flexible working that suits you - we live and breathe a hybrid remote culture and don't mind where and when you work    
• We are committed to building a diverse team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills in a traditionally not very diverse industry   
• We offer you the culture of a fast-growing start-up with the maturity of an enterprise company
• We are more interested in your experience and knowledge than formal degrees 
• Entrepreneurial culture and flat hierarchies   
• Mobility benefit, fitness benefit, language class benefit and wellness benefit (for full-time employees)
• Home office budget (for full-time employees)