Finance and Human Resources Manager

Location: Munich, Germany (Remote within Germany)

Employment Type: Full-time

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced, hands‑on Finance and Administration Manager to take full ownership of Finance and core corporate functions of our German GmbH. This senior, stand‑alone role covers finance leadership, accounting, tax, legal entity governance, and administrative HR, while coordinating external advisors. Starting as a single‑contributor position, the role will evolve as the company expands across Europe. The Finance and Administration Manager will serve as the key financial interface to Group HQ and a strategic partner to the leadership team, ensuring compliance, operational stability, and scalable structures while managing day‑to‑day financial operations with full ownership and accountability.

Key Responsibilities

Finance & Reporting

• Full ownership of Finance as sole responsible person in Germany
• Budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and reporting to Group HQ
• Cash flow, liquidity planning, and financial risk monitoring

Accounting, Tax & Compliance

• Oversee and take responsibility for accounting and closing (with external Buchhalter where applicable)
• Ensure compliance with German GAAP, tax, VAT, and statutory requirements
• Coordinate annual financial statements, audits, and tax filings
• Maintain internal controls and financial policies

Legal Entity & Corporate Governance (GmbH)

• Manage corporate governance and compliance of the German GmbH
• Coordinate legal matters, contracts, and regulatory topics with external counsel
• Ensure proper filings, documentation, and regulatory compliance

HR Administration & Operations

• Coordinate payroll, contracts, and HR administration
• Ensure compliance with German labor regulations
• Manage and steer external providers (tax, legal, payroll, accounting, audit, insurance)

Scaling & Expansion

• Build scalable finance and administrative structures
• Support setup of future European branches/entities

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience as Finance Manager / Senior Accountant / similar role
• Strong expertise in accounting, tax, and German compliance
• Experience in a GmbH legal entity
• Experience in external auditing (big 4 is a plus)
• Hands‑on, able to work independently in a stand‑alone role
• Structured, reliable, and execution‑focused
• High level of integrity, reliability, and attention to detail
• Fluent English required; German strongly preferred

Personal Attributes

• Entrepreneurial mindset, hands‑on and pragmatic with strong ownership
• Comfortable in a lean, fast‑paced, and scaling environment
• Able to combine operational accounting with strategic finance
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Reliable, structured, and business‑oriented

What We Offer

• A key leadership role with significant impact on the company’s strategic direction
• High degree of autonomy and trust
• Flexible working model with remote work within Germany
• Competitive compensation package aligned with experience and responsibilities
• Opportunity to shape and build the Finance function at group level