Director of Operational Finance (Fintech)

TL;DR

Director of Operational Finance (Fintech): Scaling financial infrastructure to support expansive growth and innovation with an accent on AI adoption and automation. Focus on optimizing financial operations, ensuring international compliance with IFRS and HGB standards, and leading a high-performing team of experts.

Location: Hybrid, based in Berlin

Company

A fintech company that provides an intuitive app enabling millions of users to file their taxes with confidence.

What you will do

• Strategically oversee the end-to-end operational finance function and align it with group objectives.
• Drive AI adoption and automation in Finance, including agent-based workflows and productivity tooling.
• Lead and mentor a team of 10+ highly qualified finance experts.
• Manage comprehensive monthly and audited annual financial statements and IFRS reporting.
• Strategically manage financial risks, including FX and interest costs.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and external partners as a key advisor on financial matters.

Requirements

• Ideally 10 years of experience in finance and strategic project management in leadership roles.
• Proven success managing large-scale, multinational finance teams.
• Deep knowledge of HGB and ideally IFRS, including internal control systems.
• Fluency in both German and English.
• Strong analytical thinking and ability to influence complex financial environments.
• Experience negotiating with vendors and managing auditor/bank relationships.

Culture & Benefits

• Employee stock options for all staff members.
• 30 annual vacation days and flexible working hours.
• Generous learning budget and guidance from internal L&D experts.
• Holistic well-being perks including free mental health coaching and yoga.
• Flexible monthly allowance for various services.
• Ability to work from abroad for up to six weeks per year.