Head of Finance

Tomorrow University of Applied Sciences; A distancia; EUR 70.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An innovative education institution in Spain seeks a strategic leader for Finance & Business Operations. This remote-first role involves overseeing financial operations, managing a team, and implementing sustainable strategies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in finance, especially in a startup environment, and possess strong analytical and technical skills. Enjoy flexible hours, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to make a significant impact on the future of education.

Servicios

Co-working budget

Competitive compensation

25 vacation days annually

Twice-a-year team workation

Formación

• Experience in startups or scale-ups is a plus.
• Hands-on experience in preparing investor reporting.
• Ability to build financial models and own their outputs.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the finance function and develop strategies.
• Ensure timely and high-quality financial reporting.
• Drive cash management and forecasting processes.

Conocimientos

FP&A and modelling skills

Leadership experience

Technical skills with Google Sheets/Excel

Fluent English

Problem-solving mindset

Educación

5+ years of experience in finance or related fields

Herramientas

Google Sheets

Excel

DATEV

Stripe

Spendesk

Descripción del empleo

About the Company

Tomorrow University is a next‑generation institution dedicated to educating and empowering tomorrow’s change‑makers. We offer accredited degree programmes that equip learners with 21st‑century competencies and provide access to a world‑class network of experts to maximise impact.

As a remote‑first university, we use technology and AI to enable flexible, personalised learning from anywhere in the world.

We are proud to be the first EdTech start‑up in Europe with a fully state‑recognised university licence and to rank among the Top 20 EdTech startups globally.

Our mission is to leverage science and technology to foster a global community for continuous growth and impact. Students learn by applying knowledge to real‑world challenges and engaging with educators, mentors and partners worldwide.

About the Role

Full‑time, remote‑first role with optional on‑site meetings in Berlin and an immediate start. We are an impact‑driven EdTech scale‑up delivering accredited online BA and MA programmes across two legal entities, combining rapid operational growth with a mission to teach future‑ready skills centred on sustainability. We are building an investment‑grade finance function and are seeking a strategic, hands‑on leader to head Finance & Business Operations.

Reporting directly to the COO (currently covering CFO responsibilities part‑time), you will lead the Finance & Accounting Manager from day one and shape the future finance organisation, including the hiring plan as we scale. You will own FP&A, financial controls, treasury and investor‑ready reporting, and act as the finance lead for legal and compliance matters with material business impact. The role blends strategic design of scalable finance processes and systems with hands‑on responsibility for planning, controlling and complex accounting issues.
Daily bookkeeping is managed by the accounting team, while you oversee overall outcomes, escalations and complex cases.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the finance function by coaching the Finance & Accounting Manager and coordinating external advisors for tax, payroll and audits.
• Own monthly, quarterly and annual close governance to ensure consistent, timely and high‑quality financial closes and reporting packs.
• Build and operate FP&A, including dynamic forecasts, scenario planning, variance analysis and monthly business reviews with leadership.
• Drive treasury and cash management through liquidity forecasting, payroll funding and optimisation of bank and payment flows.
• Actively support cash‑flow optimisation beyond equity by evaluating and implementing non‑equity financing options such as revenue‑based financing, venture debt, factoring and other working‑capital solutions.
• Build business cases, assess cost of capital and coordinate negotiations and due diligence with lenders and legal advisors.
• Prepare investor‑ready reporting and maintain due‑diligence‑ready documentation by leading finance‑side due diligence coordination and preparing materials for potential funding or strategic partnership processes.
• Own finance‑related legal topics, including intercompany governance and accounting policies, finance inputs to partnership and supplier contracts, and coordination with external legal counsel on tax and contract risk mitigation; with the opportunity to expand into HR financial governance (headcount planning, payroll controls) as the function grows.
• Own revenue operations and revenue‑recognition logic, including subscription billing, Stripe reconciliation and failed‑payment processes.
• Lead process and systems improvements such as automation, imports/exports and reporting pipelines to scale finance operations.
• Take ownership of critical accounting escalations, including intercompany bookings, AR/AP edge cases and year‑end preparations.

Success Metrics (first 6–12 months)

• Investment‑grade monthly closes delivered consistently within agreed SLAs.
• A reliable, repeatable cash‑forecasting and liquidity‑management process trusted by leadership.
• A due‑diligence‑ready financial pack and documented controls in place for potential funding or strategic‑partner processes.
• A clear finance organisation model and hiring plan aligned with business growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in finance, controlling, accounting or consulting, ideally in startups or scale‑ups; experience in SaaS or education is a plus.
• Proven leadership experience, including managing people and coordinating external advisors.
• Hands‑on FP&A and modelling skills, with the ability to build models yourself and fully own the outputs.
• Experience preparing investor reporting and supporting financial due diligence; experience on either the startup or investor side of an equity round is a strong advantage.
• Strong technical skills, including advanced Google Sheets/Excel modelling; practical experience with DATEV, Stripe and Spendesk is desirable, and familiarity with data tools (BigQuery/SQL, Looker Studio) is a plus.
• Fluent English is required. German is nice to have but not mandatory, as we prioritise English capability and the ability to collaborate with German advisors.
• An ownership mindset, a pragmatic problem‑solver and a strong communicator who can translate finance into business decisions.

Core Values

• Ownership & Independence – You take initiative and get things done.
• Collaborative Mindset – You enjoy working across teams and disciplines.
• Clear & Thoughtful Communication – You know how to adapt your message to different audiences.
• Integrity, Curiosity & Growth – You’re honest, open‑minded and always looking to learn.
• Proactivity & Drive – You bring energy and momentum to your work.
• Commitment to Execution – You don’t just dream big—you make things happen.
• Passion for Sustainability, Entrepreneurship & Technology – You care deeply about building a better future.

Benefits & Perks

• Work from anywhere, anytime – fully remote with optional use of our Berlin office for onboarding, team days and occasional alignment meetings.
• Flexible hours compatible with European time zones and a culture that gives you the freedom to design your day.
• Co‑working budget to connect and collaborate from wherever you are.
• Access to innovative programmes and a culture that encourages continuous learning, with direct leadership responsibility and visible impact.
• Competitive compensation: €70,000–€80,000 gross annually, with flexibility for exceptional candidates and equity participation.
• Clear career path to expand scope and seniority as the company scales.
• Twice a year, the whole team comes together for a week‑long workation in Europe.
• 25 vacation days per year, plus public holidays based on your location.

Ready to shape the future of education and make an impact? Join us and help reimagine how we learn, grow, and build a better tomorrow. At Tomorrow University, we believe in your potential, not your paperwork. Degrees are great, but your drive matters even more.