Head of Finance (all genders)

Job Description

The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and dynamic Head of Finance to join our organization. As the Head of Finance, you will be responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of the company's operations, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and driving growth through financial analysis and strategic planning. Your strong leadership abilities, financial expertise, and attention to detail will contribute to the organization's overall success.

What you'll do

• Develop and implement financial strategies to drive long-term growth, profitability, and shareholder value.
• Oversee and manage the financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes, analyzing variances and providing recommendations to improve financial performance.
• Provide accurate and timely financial reports, statements, and analysis on a regular basis to enable executives to make informed decisions promoting financial stability and growth.
• Manage the annual financial audit process, collaborating with external auditors to establish effective auditing procedures, compliance, and timely completion.
• Manage cash flow, banking relationships, and assess funding needs to ensure proper liquidity levels and smooth operations.
• Collaborate with relevant departments to optimize administrative, financial, and operational procedures, establishing effective cost control measures.
• Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing finance team by setting clear objectives, providing ongoing feedback, and implementing talent development initiatives.
• Execute financial due diligence on potential business opportunities, mergers, acquisitions, or restructuring plans.
• Stay updated on industry trends, financial legislation, and technological advancements that may impact the organization's financial strategies.
• Work remotely and/or at one of our locations in Germany.

What you bring to the table

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. CPA or other relevant certifications preferred.
• Proven experience (8+ years) in a senior Finance leadership role, ideally within an international B2B SaaS company.
• Strong understanding of finance, budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling techniques.
• An in-depth knowledge of accounting principles (esp. IFRS) and regulatory compliance
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and at all levels.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively across departments.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Fluent in English, additional languages are a plus.

Perks at work

• LucaFlex – We enable you to determine your work schedule and location according to your needs
• Mobile Work – Sometimes a change of scenery can boost creativity and productivity. And sometimes it’s just time for a break. That’s why we offer you our mobile work options or a sabbatical
• Learning & Development – We encourage you to pursue knowledge and inspiration and give you the time, space, and budget to do so
• Health & Wellbeing – We care about your mental health and wellbeing and provide you with the programs to stay fit, productive, and get the support you need
• Generous vacations – We encourage you to take time off to relax, travel, and recharge
• LucaNet.Engage – We support your personal and professional development in a targeted manner with our employee development process
• Compensation and Company Pension Plan – We are committed to Fair Pay as well as supporting our people also for their future with a company pension plan and/or pension allowances
• Charity Time – We support you in taking the time to do some good
• Team Spirit – We work as a team and like to celebrate as a team, so we take any opportunity to get together, learn together, and celebrate together
• JobRad – We have partnered with JobRad so that you can find your dream bike supported by us
• Staff Discounts – Thanks to our corporate benefits partner, you can receive a whole bunch of discounts for different areas

Powered by uniqueness

Everybody’s different here and we like it that way. At LucaNet, we are powered by the uniqueness of our people and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment where everyone can grow and feels respected. The more voices we have represented in our business, the more we will all thrive, contribute, and be forward-thinking. That’s why we only want to assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. You are welcome at LucaNet for who you are, no matter your gender identity, sexual orientations, personal expression, racial identity, ethnicity, religious belief, and disability status.
People don’t fit into neat boxes, we know that. If you think you’d excel in this position, even if you don’t cover all points, we really want to get to know you and why you’re great for the role. Please avoid including your picture, age, and marital status in your CV.

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