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Head of Finance (F/M/*)

Köln💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-05 → 2026-09-26

Core

Building Europe's Business AI platform by establishing the finance function from scratch, providing financial transparency, and supporting strategic growth for SMBs.

Role type

Head of Finance (building from ground up)

Builds

A full-fledged finance organization (team, processes, tools) for a SaaS AI startup

Domain

SaaS / Artificial Intelligence / Business Intelligence

Deliverable

production ML models | dashboards & analysis | client delivery

Required skills

Financial management, Controlling, Reporting, Liquidity planning, Budgeting, Forecasting, Financial statement preparation, Due diligence, Unit economics analysis, ERP/Accounting systems proficiency

Preferred skills

SaaS metrics knowledge (ARR, MRR, Churn, CAC), Automation of finance processes, Entrepreneurial mindset

Technologies

Modern Finance-Tools, ERP/Accounting Systems

Responsibilities

Define finance structures, processes, and build the team; Develop KPI dashboards for leadership and investors; Manage external advisors (tax, audit, banks); Support financing rounds and strategic projects; Analyze pricing, margins, and unit economics; Drive automation of finance processes

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC (building from Day 1)

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