Head of Finance (f/d/m)

Your mission

We are a growing international company with operations in more than 20 countries and a pioneer in sustainable mobility solutions. We partner with leading cities and regions to deliver innovative public bike sharing systems that make urban life more liveable and resilient.

To strengthen our leadership team, we are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Head of Finance to take responsibility for financial operations andstrategic financial management across our entire group. Here is what awaits you for this role:

• Collaborate with our CFO to drive strategic financial decision-making and corporate development.
• You lead, inspire , and develop the teams Accounting , Group Accounting , Treasury , and Controlling
• Head financial operations across the company, from budgeting , forecasting , and cash management to analysis and accounting
• Act as the lead partner to the management team on financial strategy , while also preparing insightful reports for the advisory board
• Guide process improvements and operational efficiency projects, leveraging financial data and insights to support decision-making
• Ensure compliance and governance by overseeing the control environment, audits, and tax matters in collaboration with external advisors
• Presentation & document support : Draft, polish, and update materials, memos, or presentations for Management, Board, and Financial Institutions
• Build and maintain networks with our management team, board, banks, and advisors

Your profile

• Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance or Economics, and5-10 years of experience in Finance, Accounting and Controlling
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; you are articulate, clear, and persuasive in German and English
• Senior-level finance leadership in scale-up, multi-national organisations
• Deep understanding of P&L , Balance Sheet , and Cashflow dynamics as well as accounting standards under HGB/IFRS
• Proven track record in implementing and running ERP-systems
• tech-savvy in applying BI-Tools and AI in financial operations
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize under pressure
• A curious , thoughtful mindset and a bias toward action
• A global outlook and an international background or experience across different geographies is a plus
• Ideally, you are based in Leipzig or the area and are willing to work on-site at our brand new office in vibrant Leipzig-Plagwitz at least 3 days a week

Why nextbike?

Benefits

• A job that sustainably enhances your quality of life as well as that of those around you
• Flexible working models and structures that allow creative freedom
• A permanent position in the company as well as the option to work in a FlexOffice environment with the appropriate technical equipment
• 30 days of vacation per year
• SpenditCard with a monthly credit top-up
• Corporate health management, including body & mind workshops
• A strong team culture with flat hierarchies
• An international network of colleagues
• Access to the Corporate Benefits shopping program
• Free use of nextbike rental bikes

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