Head of Finance And Administration

HeadQuest GmbH; Berlin; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HeadQuest GmbH is seeking an experienced Head of Finance & Controlling (m/f/d) based in Berlin. This pivotal role entails overseeing finance and accounting operations, preparing financial statements, and ensuring compliance with IFRS and HGB regulations. Candidates should have a degree in business administration with a focus on finance, along with extensive knowledge of financial reporting standards, SAP R3, and DATEV. The ideal applicant possesses strong leadership and communication skills and is business fluent in German.

Qualifications

• Overall responsibility for finance and accounting (IFRS, HGB).
• Experience in leading teams and collaborating with stakeholders.
• Extensive professional experience in finance, management accounting, bookkeeping or financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the CEO and managers.
• Point of contact for auditors, tax advisers and banks.
• Preparation of financial statements and budget planning.

Skills

Leadership skills

Stakeholder collaboration

IFRS knowledge

HGB knowledge

Experience with SAP R3

Experience with DATEV

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in business administration (finance, accounting or management accounting)

Tools

SAP R3

DATEV

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Head of Finance & Controlling (m/f/d), based in Berlin with German business language skills.

About the Role

Overall responsibility for finance and accounting (IFRS, HGB).

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the CEO and managers
• Point of contact for auditors, tax advisers and banks
• Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements
• Responsibility for budget planning, forecasts, financial and liquidity planning / cash flow planning
• Further development of controlling and reporting structures
• Accounts receivable and accounts payable
• Identification of development opportunities, cost-benefit analyses, cost reductions and system improvements

Qualifications

• A degree in business administration with a specialisation in finance, accounting or management accounting

Required Skills

• Experience in leading teams and collaborating with stakeholders
• Extensive professional experience in finance, management accounting, bookkeeping or financial reporting
• In-depth knowledge of the German Commercial Code (HGB) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Experience working with SAP R3 and DATEV
• Communicative, organised, hands‑on and passionate about the role
• German language business fluent or mother tongue