Head of Finance (Fintech)

TL;DR

Head of Finance (Fintech): Rebuilding the finance function from the ground up for a VC-backed fintech with an accent on capital management, forecasting, and scaling towards Series C. Focus on architecting scalable financial operations, managing M&A due diligence, and implementing group-wide ERP systems.

Location: Berlin (Hybrid: 3 days/week in office)

Company

hirify.global is building the operating infrastructure for the next generation of private markets, combining AI-powered automation with regulatory expertise.

What you will do

• Own the end-to-end budgeting cycle, including top-down and bottom-up planning and monthly variance reviews.
• Build and maintain robust cash forecasting models to monitor burn rate and runway.
• Prepare financial performance reports and KPIs for board meetings and investor presentations.
• Lead financial aspects of equity rounds (Series C readiness) and manage M&A due diligence and integration.
• Establish and manage banking relationships and treasury policies across Germany and Europe.
• Scope and lead the implementation of an ERP system across the group.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in an in-house finance role (SaaS, VC-backed, PE, or Investment Banking).
• 3+ years of experience in a leadership role.
• Proven track record in VC-backed financing rounds post-Series B.
• Expertise in building financial models from scratch for multi-entity and multi-currency structures.
• Proficiency with tools such as DATEV, Stripe, Moss, Spendesk, and ERPs like NetSuite.
• Fluent English; B2/C1+ German is strongly preferred.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work setup with 3 days per week in the office.
• 4 remote calendar weeks per year.
• 28 days of vacation plus 2 additional company days.
• Competitive compensation package.
• High-quality tech and work setup provided.

Hiring process

• People Team Interview (30 min) for mutual fit.
• Deep Dive Interview (45 min) focusing on collaboration and ownership.
• Technical Case Study (90-120 min).
• Stakeholder Interviews (2-3 sessions) with Founders and management.