Head of Finance

WePlan Software GmbH; Frankfurt; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct collaboration with founders

Growth opportunities

International environment

Job summary

WePlan Software GmbH in Frankfurt is seeking an experienced Head of Finance to join as a strategic leader reporting to the founders. You will drive financial management, design scalable processes, and shape the company’s growth trajectory for international expansion.

The role emphasizes hands-on execution, automation of processes, and close collaboration with the founders on key strategic decisions. You will oversee payroll, accounting, controlling, reporting and cash flow, lead investor

Qualifications

• SaaS and B2B finance experience is required.
• Strong FP&A, budgeting and forecasting skills.
• Experience with investor reporting and financing rounds.
• Knowledge of corporate finance, tax law and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial management and strategic development of WePlan.
• Establish efficient financial processes and scalable structures.
• Oversee payroll, accounting, controlling, reporting and cash flow.
• Coordinate financing rounds and investor/bank relationships.
• Ensure compliance and tax planning across jurisdictions.
• Collaborate with founders on company strategy and growth.

Skills

SaaS Finance

FP&A

M&A

Investor relations

Tax & compliance

Automation

Job description

WePlan is a fast-growing SaaS company based in Frankfurt. We develop innovative solutions for long-term personnel planning in aviation and already work with leading airlines. To take our growth to the next level, we are looking for an experienced leader to join us as Head of Finance starting next year, who will help shape the future of WePlan together with us.

The Role

As Head of Finance, you will take on a key position at WePlan. Reporting directly to the founders, you will be responsible for financial management and will play a key role in the strategic development of the company. You will establish efficient processes, ensure the highest quality in financial management, and contribute innovative ideas for optimizing our financial structures.

Your Impact

• Developing and implementing financial strategies to support our international growth
• Coordinating financing rounds and establishing and maintaining sustainable relationships with investors and banks
• Establishing efficient structures and automating existing financial processes
• Responsibility for payroll, accounting, controlling, reporting, and cash flow management
• Managing tax and compliance issues at home and abroad
• Close cooperation with the founders on all issues relating to company development

Who You Are

• Finance experience in a SaaS and B2B company
• AI and operational automation enthusiast
• FP&A experienced with just in time control
• Experience with investor reportings & preparation of financing rounds
• In-depth knowledge of corporate finance, accounting, tax law, and reporting
• Proven success in implementing financing and establishing scalable structures
• Strategic thinking combined with a hands-on mentality
• Bonus: experience with M&A activities

What We Will Give You

• The opportunity to actively shape a fast-growing SaaS company in the aviation sector
• Direct collaboration with the founders and plenty of room for your own ideas
• An international, ambitious environment with a high level of dynamism
• Attractive development prospects and a working atmosphere based on trust and responsibility