We are supporting a venture capital-backed company in the search for an experienced VP Finance to strengthen and scale its international finance function. This is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing finance operations across multiple entities and jurisdictions, while partnering closely with senior leadership to support continued growth.
The VP Finance will play a critical role in developing the finance organization, improving processes and systems, and ensuring strong financial reporting, planning, and operational control across the business. The successful candidate will bring a combination of accounting expertise, FP&A capability, and experience operating within complex international structures.
Your Responsibilities
- Lead and develop an international finance team, including oversight of local accounting teams across multiple jurisdictions.
- Act as a key partner between the CFO, finance team, and external stakeholders to ensure effective financial operations.
- Oversee accounting processes, financial controls, and reporting activities across global entities.
- Drive improvements to finance systems, processes, and reporting capabilities, including optimization of existing ERP systems.
- Support the implementation of improved planning, forecasting, and budgeting processes.
- Lead global cash planning, intercompany invoicing, and financial coordination across entities.
- Deliver accurate financial reporting and provide insights to support strategic decision-making.
- Develop scalable finance processes and identify opportunities for automation and operational improvements.
- Support FP&A activities, including quarterly planning, forecasting, performance reporting, and financial analysis.
- Collaborate with external advisors, auditors, and local tax specialists where required.
Desired Qualifications
- Strong background in finance leadership roles, with experience across accounting, audit, controlling, and/or FP&A.
- Experience working within complex international structures and managing multiple legal entities.
- Previous exposure to Germany and Luxembourg finance environments is highly desirable.
- Experience with VC-backed, private equity-backed, or high-growth companies is preferred.
- Proven experience leading and developing international finance teams.
- Strong understanding of accounting processes, financial controls, and reporting requirements.
- Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite is beneficial.
- Ability to combine operational finance expertise with strategic planning and business partnering.
- Fluent German and English language skills are required.
- Willingness to travel occasionally, including international travel to support business needs.
The salary range for this position is €100,000 – €120,000 – My client may be open to slightly higher salary expectations based on the candidate's experience
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