Director Finance Platform
Core
Provide strategic and operational leadership across a large breadth of Helsing's Finance function, covering accounting & reporting, treasury, tax compliance, and accounts payable.
Role type
Director, Finance Platform
Builds
Robust and efficient finance operations, controls, systems, and reporting for a fast-scaling defence AI company.
Domain
Defence technology / Financial services
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic finance leadership, multi-entity IFRS consolidations, German GAAP (HGB) knowledge, audit management, accounts payable operations, treasury management, SAP proficiency, process automation, cross-functional alignment
Preferred skills
Defence sector familiarity, ACA/CPA qualification, ERP implementation experience, Business Intelligence (Tableau/Power BI), team restructuring
Technologies
SAP, AI-enabled tooling, Tableau, Power BI
Responsibilities
Establish strategic plans and objectives for the Finance Platform function; ensure accurate and timely accounting operations, month-end close, and statutory reporting; manage accounts payable operations and drive efficiency; oversee treasury operations including liquidity management and cash flow forecasting; serve as senior Finance lead for internal and external audits; build alignment in complex, cross-functional settings
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & operational delivery
