Director of Operational Finance

• As the Director of Operational Finance, you will be pivotal in advancing Taxfix’s financial infrastructure to support our expansive growth and innovation initiatives
• Based in the Berlin office, you will collaborate closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams
• Your strategic oversight will further drive the optimization of our financial operations, enhance compliance with international standards, and foster relationships with key stakeholders, ultimately supporting Taxfix’s mission and growth trajectory
• You will also drive AI adoption and automation across Finance, and further build and lead our team of highly qualified and motivated experts
• You will lead a team of 10+ highly motivated experts
• Further elevate and strategically oversee the end-to-end operational finance function, ensuring excellence in delivery and alignment with the group’s strategic objectives
• Spearhead and manage high-impact finance projects across multiple countries, ensuring excellence in delivery and alignment with strategic goals
• Cultivate and lead a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and accountability
• Champion cross-functional initiatives, driving collaboration and innovation across the organisation and regarding new product launches
• Act as a key advisor and contact for senior management and external partners on advanced financial and administrative matters
• Ensure the preparation of comprehensive monthly and audited annual financial statements, maintaining rigorous compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
• Drive further AI adoption and automation in Finance: agent/AI-based workflows, and tooling-led productivity gains
• Strategically manage financial risks, including FX and interest costs, to safeguard the company’s financial health
• Oversee implementation of IFRS reporting, ensuring transparency and reliability in financial reporting

Benefits

• A chance to do meaningful, people-centric work with an international team of passionate professionals
• Holistic wellbeing with free mental health coaching sessions, yoga, and a discounted membership to Urban Sports Club
• A monthly allowance to spend on home support services, including childcare, housekeeping, pet sitting, tutoring, and elderly care
• Employee stock options for all employees because everyone deserves to benefit from the success they help to create
• Dedicated relocation and visa support for those that need it
• 30 annual vacation days and flexible working hours
• Full trust to take ownership of your work in a flat hierarchy where feedback is encouraged and expected
• A generous learning budget to support your personal and professional development and guidance from our internal L&D experts
• Work from abroad for up to six weeks every year. Just align with your team, and then enjoy your trip
• Plenty of opportunities to socialise as a team. In addition to internal meetups, our international team hosts regular get-togethers virtually and in person when possible
• Free tax declaration filing, of course, through the Taxfix app and internal support for all personal tax-related questions
• Have a four-legged friend in your life? We’re happy to have dogs join us in the office

Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to navigate and influence complex financial environmentsDemonstrated success in managing large-scale, multinational finance teams and projects with a strategic impactExceptional project management skills, with a history of delivering complex projects within scope, time, and budget constraintsDeep knowledge of HGB, ideally IFRS, combined with experience in internal control systems and global financial regulationsExtensive experience in finance and strategic project management, with ideally 10 years in leadership rolesExceptional leadership capabilities, with a proven track record of managing and inspiring diverse, geographically dispersed teamsAgility to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, with a deep understanding of business drivers and industry trendsDemonstrated experience in building and maintaining relationships with key external stakeholders, including auditors, banks and consultants and senior leadershipExpertise in negotiating and managing vendor and service provider relationshipsFluency in both German and English