Head of Finance (m/f/d)

Build and lead a high-performing finance organization that is both operationally reliable and strategically ambitious.

Ensure financial transparency across all business units and geographies through effective reporting, forecasting, and analysis.

Manage liquidity, capital structure, and financial risks while maintaining strong relationships with banks, investors, and partners.

Own the company-wide planning process – from annual budgets to rolling forecasts and long-term financial models.

Deliver accurate, timely, and actionable financial reports (P&L, cash flow, balance sheet).

Translate company strategy into clear financial scenarios, identifying risks and opportunities early.

Enable data-driven decision-making across all functions through intelligent dashboards, KPIs, and impactful financial storytelling.

Drive process optimization, automation, and the adoption of modern finance tools that scale with the business.

Ensure compliance with HGB and local tax regulations, overseeing closings, audits, and filings.

Lead, mentor, and develop a finance team that combines excellence, agility, and a strong sense of ownership.

You're ideally based in Düsseldorf Area

8+ years of experience in finance roles, including leadership responsibility – ideally in a scale-up, DTC or e-commerce environment.

Strong background in budgeting, liquidity, controlling, and accounting.

Deep understanding of financial operations across multiple entities and markets.

Analytical mindset paired with strategic thinking and business intuition.

Hands-on experience with planning tools, ERP systems, Google Sheets/Excel, and BI dashboards.

Fluency in English and German; excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.