Founding Head of Finance (m/w/d)
Core
Building and scaling finance structures, including accounting, controlling, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management for a growing startup.
Role type
Founding Head of Finance (IC + early team builder)
Builds
Scalable finance organization, automated financial processes, and management reporting systems
Domain
Startup/Scale-up Finance, Accounting, Controlling
Required skills
Accounting, Controlling/FP&A, Budgeting & Forecasting, Cash Flow Management, Financial Reporting, Process Automation, Excel/Google Sheets, DATEV
Preferred skills
AI/BI tools, HGB/GAAP knowledge, Startup finance experience, Hands-on data analysis, Entrepreneurial mindset
Responsibilities
Build and develop finance structures, Manage accounting and month-end closing, Set up cost center and project controlling, Plan liquidity and manage working capital, Create budgets and forecasts, Automate finance processes with digital tools and AI, Establish KPIs for profitability transparency
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
