Head of Finance

Dance; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A dynamic mobility service provider in Berlin is seeking a Head of Finance to lead capital strategy and ensure responsible growth. This role involves managing debt financing and shaping financial strategy with the leadership team. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of finance experience, strong communication skills, and is fluent in English and German. A competitive compensation package and flexible working environment are included.

Leistungen

Competitive compensation package

Flexible working environment

Employee stock ownership plan

Flexible vacation

Optional private pension plan

Mental wellbeing collaboration with nilo.health

Dance subscription for an ebike or emoped

Reduced monthly Dance subscription for a plus one

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years of progressive finance experience, including 5+ years in capital markets.
• Proven track record in raising and managing debt facilities.
• Fluent in English and German; French is a bonus.

Aufgaben

• Lead capital markets strategy to fuel growth.
• Manage debt financing initiatives and relationships with investors.
• Shape long-term financial strategy with executive team.

Kenntnisse

10+ Years of progressive finance experience

Strong understanding of financial instruments

Exceptional financial modeling skills

Clear communication skills

Jobbeschreibung

About Dance

Dance is an electric mobility subscription service based in Berlin, with local operations presence in Hamburg, Munich and Paris. The company’s mission is to create more livable cities centered around communities of people, not traffic. Dance combines an excellent hassle‑free service with beautifully designed electric bikes and mopeds, elevating everyday transportation into a joyful, healthy and sustainable act. A monthly subscription fee provides flexibility for members who want to try a new way to commute outside of car ownership. Dance was founded by Jimdo founder Christian Springub together with the SoundCloud founders Eric Quidenus‑Wahlforss and Alexander Ljung.

As an equal opportunity employer, Dance is committed to building an inclusive workplace. The company welcomes people from all different backgrounds, including age, citizenship, ethnic and racial origins, gender identities, individuals with disabilities, marital status, religions and ideologies, and sexual orientations to apply.

About The Role

We're looking for a Head of Finance to lead our capital strategy and keep our financial engine running smoothly. You’ll work side‑by‑side with our CEO and leadership team, shape the company’s long‑term financial path, and make sure we’ve got the capital we need to grow fast—and responsibly.

Capital Markets & Financing Strategy

• Develop and execute our capital markets strategy to fuel growth and expansion
• Lead debt financing initiatives, including refinancing, new debt issuance, and optimizing capital structure for cost and flexibility
• Build strong relationships with banks, lenders, investors, and credit agencies, ensuring transparent and proactive communication
• Share financing plans and performance with our leadership team
• Identify and evaluate strategic financing opportunities, including private placements, structured finance, and alternative debt sources

Debt & Covenant Management

• Own loan and bond documentation, compliance, and financial reporting
• Maintain and develop financial models to forecast covenant headroom and stress‑test scenarios
• Partner with legal and external advisors on debt documentation, refinancing, and negotiations

Financial Strategy & Leadership

• Partner with our CEO and leadership team to shape long‑term financial strategy and growth plans
• Lead budgeting, treasury, and accounting functions to deliver accurate financial insights and forecasts
• Strengthen our financial governance and risk management frameworks across the organization
• Lead and grow a small high‑performing finance team aligned with business objectives

Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for debt investors, financial institutions, auditors, and regulators
• Support management and investor relations through clear communication of financial performance and outlook

About You

• You bring 10+ Years of progressive finance experience, including 5+ years in capital markets, treasury, or structured finance roles
• Proven track record in raising and managing debt facilities – bank loans, bonds, structured or asset‑backed financing
• Strong understanding of financial instruments, leverage metrics, and covenant compliance frameworks
• You’ve worked in a growth‑stage or capital‑heavy environment like mobility, energy, or tech
• You’re a clear communicator who can build trust across internal and external partners (bookkeepers, auditors and governmental authorities)
• Exceptional financial modeling, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• You’re hands‑on and thrive in a fast‑moving, small‑team environment
• You are fluent in English and German. French is a bonus
• You’re ideally based in Berlin, Hamburg or Paris

How We Take Care Of You

• Competitive compensation package
• Flexible working environment that suits your schedule
• Employee stock ownership plan
• Flexible vacation because we believe switching off is important
• Optional private pension plan with company matching
• A collaboration with nilo.health for your mental wellbeing
• Your own Dance subscription for an ebike or emoped
• A highly reduced monthly Dance subscription for your plus one

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Finance