Finance Manager Europe / Head of Finance (m/f/x)

Finance Manager Europe / Head of Finance (m/f/x)

Dreamlines GmbH

Location: Germany – Hybrid / Remote

We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager Europe or Head of Finance to lead our European finance operations and play a key role in shaping our financial strategy and processes.

• Full responsibility for monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with HGB (in-house) and IFRS (managed via external partner)
• Lead, mentor, and develop the European finance team
• Manage the ongoing partnership and performance of the outsourced Shared Service Center (SSC) in Asia
• Oversee the audit process, collaborating closely with auditors and tax advisors to ensure full compliance with statutory and international tax requirements
• Drive the implementation and integration of LucaNet for consolidation and reporting
• Ensure accurate group consolidation across all international entities (Germany, UK, Australia, and the Philippines)
• Partner cross-functionally with local and global teams to align financial processes and improve efficiency
• Lead process optimization and automation initiatives within the finance function

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; CPA/ACCA or comparable qualification is a plus
• Proven experience in group accounting and consolidation, ideally in an international environment
• Strong month‑end closing and financial reporting skills
• Practical experience in audit management and preparation of statutory financial statements (HGB; IFRS exposure is an advantage)
• Sound knowledge of SAP (FI, SD, MM)
• Experience in finance process improvement, digitalization, and automation
• Strong tax knowledge and experience working with tax advisors
• Excellent communication skills in English and German (business fluent)
• Willingness to travel to Hamburg approximately once per month (travel expenses covered)

• A key leadership role with real impact on the company’s international finance setup
• The opportunity to drive digital transformation within a growing global business
• Flexible hybrid working model (remote from Germany with regular visits to Hamburg)
• A collaborative, international work environment with short decision paths
• Discounted cruises for you, your family, and your friends as well as other travel benefits
• Employee discounts through cooperation partners such as Bäderland or Corporate Benefits
• Contribution to the company pension scheme
• Regular team events and company celebrations
• Complete hardware package that we deliver to your home

Seniority level: Director

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Finance