Du bist der Finanzlead, der das Budget verwaltet, monatliche Investorenupdates vorbereitet und die Finanzabschlüsse leitet.
Anforderungen
- •Excellent knowledge in finance
- •3-5 years relevant work experience
- •Judgement for pragmatic decisions
- •Proactive mindset for continuous improvement
- •German language proficiency (level C1+)
Deine Aufgaben
- •Starker Geschäftspartner für die gesamte Organisation sein
- •Budgetcheck-ins und Geschäftsüberprüfung mit dem Führungsteam durchführen
- •Eng mit RevOps zusammenarbeiten, um Entscheidungen zu beeinflussen
- •Budgetierungsprozess leiten und umsetzbare finanzielle Einblicke bereitstellen
- •Rollierende Prognosen mit Abweichungsanalysen pflegen und verbessern
- •Cashflow überwachen und prognostizieren, um Liquidity zu gewährleisten
- •Monatliche Investorenupdates und Input für Vorstandssitzungen vorbereiten
- •Monatliche und jährliche Finanzabschlüsse leiten und genaue Berichte sicherstellen
- •AP-Prozess besitzen und Zahlungen autorisieren
- •AR-Prozess verwalten und genaue Rechnungsstellung sicherstellen
- •Überblick über die Gehaltsabrechnung behalten und als Sparringspartner agieren
Deine Vorteile
Flexibles Arbeitsumfeld
Berufliche Entwicklung
Gesundheit und Wohlbefinden
Wettbewerbsfähige Vergütung
Original Beschreibung
## Finance Lead
###### Permanent employee, Full-time ·Berlin
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##### Role Overview
As our Finance Lead (m/f/d), you will play a pivotal role in shaping Workpath’s financial strategy and driving key initiatives across fundraising, reporting, and investor relations. This role goes beyond traditional finance functions; you will be a **strategic partner to the leadership team**, aligning internal and external stakeholders while influencing critical business decisions.
You will work closely with our Managing Director Stephanie and the leadership team to **develop and execute our financial strategy**, improve **reporting and forecasting** capabilities, and support sustainable growth through **proactive financial planning and accountability**.
As **owner of our core financial processes** you will work with the Finance team and our tax consultants to ensure accuracy in our financial foundation as well as compliance with existing regulations.
If you thrive in a fast-paced, scaling SaaS environment and are ready to take ownership, we’d love to hear from you!
##### Key Responsibilities
* **Finance Business Partner**: Be a strong business partner for the whole organisation, from sales, marketing, to product, tech and people (incl. monthly budget check-ins and business review with leadership team). Work closely with RevOps to derive right insights and influence decision-making across the business on go-to market, pricing, compensation.
* **Financial Planning and Analysis**:
* **Budgeting & Financial Planning**: Drive the budgeting process and provide actionable financial insights for decision-making.
* **Rolling Forecasts**: Maintain and improve rolling forecasts with variance analysis, integrating cashflow insights and ensuring alignment with budgets.
* **Cashflow Management**: Monitor and forecast cashflow to ensure liquidity and support strategic planning.
* **Investor Relations**: Prepare monthly investor updates and respective input for quarterly board meetings, independently and at an always high quality level. Enhance reporting capabilities to ensure accuracy, transparency, and actionable insights.
* **Accounting & Compliance**: Lead monthly and annual financial closings, ensuring accurate financial statements in collaboration with auditors and tax consultants.
* **Accounts Payable**: Own and manage the AP process, authorize payments, and manage treasury tasks, including bank accounts.
* **Accounts Receivable & Revenue Recognition**: Own and manage the AR process, ensuring accurate invoicing and revenue recognition for software and services.
* **Payroll Management**: Maintain oversight and serve as sparring partner for our payroll activities (conducted by our people ops team).
##### Requirements
* Excellent knowledge in finance (we’re aiming for outcome oriented financial operations and strategy, not only standard reporting)
* 3-5 years relevant work experience (finance / controlling / consulting with focus on finance), experience in SaaS startup is a plus
* Judgement where to be pragmatic paired with highest quality, diligence and reliability
* Proactive mindset with a passion to build and drive continuous improvement
* German language proficiency (level C1+)
##### What We Offer
* **Flexible Work Environment**: Based in our Munich office, you have the flexibility to work from home and use our “Workpath Anywhere” program for up to 40 days per year.
* **Professional Growth**: Access to a personal development budget, continuous coaching, and mentoring.
* **Health and Wellbeing**: Membership in the Urban Sports Club, mental health days, and support through OpenUp.
* **Competitive Compensation**: Attractive salary and stock option package, public transportation allowance, and other benefits.