Vice President of Finance (f / m / d)

Wire; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 100.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading encrypted communication platform in Berlin is seeking a Vice President of Finance to oversee the company's financial operations across multiple countries. The ideal candidate will have 10 years of experience, strong capabilities in financial strategy, and a proactive approach. This is a great opportunity with potential to progress into a CFO position, offering flexibility between remote and on-site work.

Leistungen

Annual education budget of 1000

30 days vacation entitlement

Urban Sports Club subscription

Free breakfast and snacks

Modern office environment

Qualifikationen

• 10 years experience in a senior finance leadership role in a fast growing and dynamic environment.
• Proven experience leading finance through a Series BD fundraising cycle.
• Fluency in German and English (written and verbal).

Aufgaben

• Lead accounting across multiple countries under local GAAP.
• Drive financial planning and analysis to support business growth.
• Assist the CEO in representing Wire in investor and M&A discussions.

Kenntnisse

Forecasting

Financial Services

GAAP

Accounting

IFRS

Regulatory Reporting

Financial Analysis

Financial Modeling

Budgeting

Financial Report Interpretation

Financial Management

Financial Planning

Tools

NetSuite

MS Office

Google Suite

Jobbeschreibung

WHO WE ARE

At Wire were on a mission to revolutionise secure collaboration making privacy the foundation of modern communication. Join us to play an essential role in our dynamic team.

Wire is the leading end-to-end encrypted communication platform trusted by businesses critical infrastructure providers and governments worldwide. We prioritise privacy as a fundamental right delivering the most secure communication experience across various industries. Our cutting-edge encryption technology and robust security measures have made us a trusted partner in the technology finance healthcare and government sectors. If youre passionate about redefining secure communication and want to be part of an innovative team join us as a Vice President of Finance. Together lets build a world where privacy and security shape the future of communication.

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Employment Type : Permanent
• Previous working experience : 10 years
• Working hours : 40 hours / week
• Working Location : Berlin - Remote possible
• Reports to : CEO Benjamin Schilz

YOUR CHALLENGE AT WIRE

As Vice President of Finance you will be responsible for the full scope of the Wire Groups commercial and financial operations which span Germany Switzerland the US and France. As part of the leadership team and especially as a strategic partner to the CEO you will lead financial strategy and planning manage risk and ensure operational excellence across all finance functions as described below.

With the growth of Wire and the increasing demands that come with it this role is perfect to progress into a CFO position.

Your role includes :

Accounting Audit & Tax

Lead accounting across multiple countries under local GAAP (German HGB US-GAAP Swiss GAAP French PCG).

Ensure timely monthly closings and consolidated reporting.

Coordinate year-end financial statements and audits.

Ensure liquidity and manage rolling cash forecasts and cash runway.

Oversee multi-currency treasury operations (EUR USD CHF).

Overseeing tax strategy filings and audits across jurisdictions.

Ensure compliance with VAT and income tax across seven entities.

Financial Planning & Analysis

Drive financial planning and analysis to support business growth.

Evaluating and scaling the finance tech stack (e.g. ERP billing FP&A tools) to support Wires growth.

Leading automation of financial processes to improve speed and accuracy.

Corporate Finance

Assist the CEO in representing Wire in investor and M&A discussions including funding rounds.

Assist financing initiatives : equity debt convertibles.

Support due diligence and legal aspects of M&A.

YOUR PROFILE

10 years experience in a senior finance leadership role in a fast growing and dynamic environment ideally in a SaaS or international tech company.

Proven experience leading finance through a Series BD fundraising cycle (VC or PE-backed environment)

Hands-on experience with enterprise SaaS business models metrics (e.g. ARR CAC LTV NRR) and revenue recognition (ASC 606 or IFRS 15)

International finance experience ideally across Europe and North America including multi-entity consolidation local tax compliance and transfer pricing

Deep expertise in German GAAP and group consolidation.

High attention to detail strong organisational skills and a proactive mindset.

Proficiency in ERP systems (preferably NetSuite) MS Office and / or Google Suite.

Fluency in German and English (written and verbal).

WHY WIRE

Join a market-proven (>

1800 customers) company and drive Wire to become the worldwide market leader.

Investment in professional development with an annual education budget of 1000.

30 days of vacation entitlement allowing you to take well-deserved time off and maintain a healthy work-life balance.

With an Urban Sports Club subscription stay balanced mentally and physically healthy!

Work from a beautiful office in the heart of Berlin or choose a mix of working from anywhere vs. spending selected days together in our office to connect on a personal level.

Enjoy fresh breakfast in the office daily fruits snacks free soft drinks and a nice Barista coffee machine.

Wire is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on gender civil status.

CONTACT

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We look forward to hearing from you!

About us

Were building a secure easy-to-use and feature-rich communication tool with the latest technologies. We dont just create software were also impacting national and international committees. Our research and development occur at our Berlin headquarters and other locations in Europe and the USA where we embrace diversity and adhere to the strictest data protection standards. We see regulations as a foundation supporting our commitment to secure our customers communication.

Required Experience :

Chief

Key Skills

Forecasting,Financial Services,GAAP,Accounting,IFRS,Regulatory Reporting,Financial Analysis,Financial Modeling,Budgeting,Financial Report Interpretation,Financial Management,Financial Planning

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1