Finance Lead

Zero to One search; Remote; EUR 80.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading industrial IoT company is seeking a Finance Manager. This fully remote role involves overseeing financial operations, managing cash flow, and mentoring a finance team. Candidates should have over 7 years of experience, a strong grasp of accounting standards, and excellent communication skills in German and English. The role offers flexible working hours and significant opportunities for professional growth.

Leistungen

Fully remote work with flexible working hours

30 days of vacation per year

Company pension plan with up to 100% employer contribution

Monthly allowance for meals and public transport

Continuous professional development

Qualifikationen

• At least 7 years of experience in finance, accounting, or consulting.
• Experience leading teams or projects, ideally in a startup environment.

Aufgaben

• Oversee and manage all financial operations including accounting and compliance.
• Monitor cash flow and financial risks.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Deliver financial reports to the executive team.
• Mentor and develop finance team members.

Kenntnisse

Strong knowledge of accounting standards (HGB and IFRS)

Excellent communication skills in German and English (C1)

Entrepreneurial mindset with analytical skills

Proactive approach to identifying risks

Ausbildung

University degree in finance, accounting, or business administration

Tools

Experience with modern financial tools and systems

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

Our client is an industrial IoT company, founded in Hamburg in 2015, helping manufacturing companies achieve their digital goals efficiently. Their software enables seamless data flow across complex factory environments, integrating production, IT, and business systems, while automating data management in a standardized, resilient, and cloud-native way. They serve clients of all sizes in Automotive, Medical, and Food sectors, including KRONE, Liebherr, Handtmann, and Schunk.

Location

Hamburg, Germany.

Type of contract

Permanent remote position.

Main Tasks

• Oversee and manage all financial operations, including accounting, bookkeeping, payments, and compliance
• Monitor cash flow, liquidity, and financial risks on an ongoing basis
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
• Deliver regular financial reports and actionable insights to the executive team
• Mentor and develop members of the finance team

Requirements

• University degree or equivalent in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field.
• At least 7 years of professional experience in finance, accounting, or consulting, including experience leading teams or projects, ideally in a startup or dynamic environment.
• Strong knowledge of German and international accounting standards (HGB and IFRS).
• Excellent communication skills in German and English (minimum C1), with the ability to engage confidently with internal and external stakeholders.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with sharp analytical skills, a proactive approach to identifying risks, and a strong attention to detail.

Nice to Haves

• Experience with modern financial tools and systems.
• Previous experience building and scaling finance operations and processes.

Benefits

• Fully remote work with flexible working hours
• Opportunity to work with advanced financial systems and modern technologies
• 30 days of vacation per year, with the possibility of up to 20 additional days based on tenure
• Continuous professional development tailored to your skills and interests
• Monthly allowance for meals and public transport
• Company pension plan with up to 100% employer contribution, supporting your long-term financial security
• Flat hierarchies and fast decision-making, with plenty of room to shape processes and contribute strategic ideas