Head of Finance (w/d/m)

nextbike GmbH; Leipzig; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A sustainable mobility solutions provider based in Leipzig is seeking a Head of Finance to oversee financial operations and strategic management. This role involves leading financial teams, ensuring compliance, and supporting executive decision-making. Ideal candidates will have a Master’s Degree, 5-10 years in finance leadership, and fluency in both German and English. The position offers a permanent role with flexible working options and various employee benefits, including 30 vacation days and access to company bike rentals.

Leistungen

30 days of vacation per year

Flexible working models

Corporate health management

Free use of nextbike rental bikes

Qualifikationen

• 5-10 years of experience in Finance, Accounting and Controlling.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both German and English.
• Experience in senior-level finance leadership.

Aufgaben

• Drive strategic financial decision-making and corporate development.
• Lead teams in Accounting, Group Accounting, Treasury, and Controlling.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cash management.

Kenntnisse

Financial operations leadership

Strategic financial decision-making

Communication in German and English

ERP-systems implementation

P&L and Cashflow understanding

Ausbildung

Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance or Economics

Tools

BI-Tools

ERP-systems

Jobbeschreibung

Your mission

We are a growing international company with operations in more than 20 countries and a pioneer in sustainable mobility solutions. We partner with leading cities and regions to deliver innovative public bike sharing systems that make urban life more liveable and resilient.

To strengthen our leadership team, we are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Head of Finance to take responsibility for financial operations andstrategic financial management across our entire group. Here is what awaits you for this role:

• Collaborate with our CFO to drive strategic financial decision-making and corporate development.
• You lead, inspire, and develop the teams Accounting, Group Accounting, Treasury, and Controlling
• Head financial operations across the company, from budgeting, forecasting, and cash management to analysis and accounting
• Act as the lead partner to the management team on financial strategy, while also preparing insightful reports for the advisory board
• Guide process improvements and operational efficiency projects, leveraging financial data and insights to support decision-making
• Ensure compliance and governanceby overseeing the control environment, audits, and tax matters in collaboration with external advisors
• Presentation & document support: Draft, polish, and update materials, memos, or presentations for Management, Board, and Financial Institutions
• Build and maintain networks with our management team, board, banks, and advisors

Your profile

• Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance or Economics, and5-10 years of experience in Finance, Accounting and Controlling
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; you are articulate, clear, and persuasive in German and English
• Senior-level finance leadership in scale-up, multi-national organisations
• Deep understanding of P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cashflow dynamics as well as accounting standards under HGB/IFRS
• Proven track record in implementing and running ERP-systems
• tech-savvy in applying BI-Tools and AIin financial operations
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize under pressure
• A curious, thoughtful mindset and a bias toward action
• A global outlook and an international background or experience across different geographies is a plus
• Ideally, you are based in Leipzig or the area and are willing to work on-site at our brand new office in vibrant Leipzig-Plagwitz at least 3 days a week

Why nextbike?

Benefits

• A job that sustainably enhances your quality of life as well as that of those around you
• Flexible working models and structures that allow creative freedom
• A permanent position in the company as well as the option to work in a FlexOffice environment with the appropriate technical equipment
• 30 days of vacation per year
• SpenditCard with a monthly credit top-up
• Corporate health management, including body & mind workshops
• A strong team culture with flat hierarchies
• An international network of colleagues
• Access to the Corporate Benefits shopping program
• Free use of nextbike rental bikes