Head of Finance

WorkGenius Group; München; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

WorkGenius Group is seeking a Head of Finance to take full ownership of financial operations, strategic planning, and management as the company scales. You will build the finance function from the ground up and work closely with leadership to establish structures, support strategic decisions, and prepare the business for its next growth phase.

You will oversee accounting, controlling, budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning, while implementing scalable processes and reporting systems

Qualifications

• Proven experience in finance, accounting, or controlling, ideally in a start-up, tech, or deep-tech environment.
• Strong understanding of planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Experience establishing or improving financial processes, structures, and systems.
• Ability to combine strategic planning with hands-on operational responsibilities.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured, pragmatic approach.
• Confident communicator who can present financial insights to stakeholders.
• Comfortable in a dynamic, early-stage environment with evolving needs.

Responsibilities

• Own financial operations including accounting, controlling, budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning.
• Build scalable financial structures, processes, and reporting systems for an early-stage start-up.
• Oversee financial compliance, reporting accuracy, and transparency.
• Manage cash flow planning, forecasting, and capital allocation to support growth.
• Support investment readiness, modelling, and funding activities.
• Provide financial insights to leadership to inform strategic decisions.
• Identify risks, optimise allocation, and ensure financial discipline as the company scales.

Skills

Finance

Accounting

Controlling

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Financial modelling

Strategic planning

Cash flow

Problem solving

Communication

Start-up experience

Stakeholder management

Job description

Our client is looking for a Head of Finance to take full ownership of financial operations, strategic planning, and financial management as the company grows.

This is an opportunity to build and shape the finance function from the ground up, working closely with leadership to establish financial structures, support strategic decision-making, and prepare the business for its next phase of growth.

Your Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of financial operations, including accounting, controlling, budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.
• Build and establish scalable financial structures, processes, and reporting systems suited to an early-stage start-up.
• Oversee financial compliance, reporting accuracy, and transparency across the business.
• Manage cash flow planning, financial forecasting, and capital allocation to support sustainable growth.
• Support investment readiness, financial modelling, and funding-related activities.
• Work closely with senior leadership to provide financial insights and support strategic business decisions.
• Identify financial risks, optimise resource allocation, and ensure financial discipline as the company scales.

Your Profile

• Proven professional experience in finance, accounting, or controlling, ideally within a start-up, technology, or deep-tech environment.
• Strong understanding of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Experience establishing or improving financial processes, structures, and systems.
• Ability to combine strategic financial planning with hands-on operational responsibilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a structured and pragmatic approach.
• Confident communicator who can present financial insights clearly to internal and external stakeholders.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, early-stage environment with evolving business needs.