Head of Finance
About the Role
You will oversee internal and external financial reporting, including bookkeeping, management accounts, statutory filings, VAT returns, and regulatory reporting across group entities. You will provide guidance on complex transactions and advise on the accounting treatment for new processes and partnerships. You will prepare and review consolidated financial reports, budgets, and forecasts, lead finance-related projects, review and refine accounting processes for expansion and IFRS compliance, manage and mentor the finance team, communicate financial and project statuses to the executive team, and support the CFO in executing company strategies.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in FinTech startups, scale-ups, or Big4 firms, in roles like Head of Finance or Group Financial Controller
- Strong knowledge of IFRS standards and experience managing financial reporting across multiple jurisdictions
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling, with expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and bookkeeping
- Proven ability to manage finance-related projects, resolving blockers and coordinating with stakeholders
- Experience overseeing consolidated financial statements and aligning reporting processes with business expansion
- Demonstrated leadership skills, including managing teams, reviewing work, and mentoring staff
- Strategic mindset with a hands-on approach to problem-solving and process improvement
- Excellent communication skills for collaborating with the executive team and ensuring cross-functional alignment
- Residence in Luxembourg or willingness to relocate
Responsibilities
- Oversee internal and external financial reporting, including bookkeeping, management accounts, statutory filings, VAT returns, and regulatory reporting across group entities
- Provide guidance on complex transactions and advise on the accounting treatment for new processes and partnerships
- Manage the preparation and review of consolidated financial reports, budgets, and forecasts, ensuring accuracy and alignment with company goals
- Lead finance-related projects, ensuring milestones are achieved within deadlines and budgets
- Review and refine accounting processes to support expansion into new jurisdictions and compliance with IFRS standards
- Manage and mentor the Finance team, conducting performance reviews and providing coaching to enhance team capabilities
- Communicate project and financial statuses to the executive team and stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment
- Support the CFO in executing company-wide strategies and achieving commercial objectives
Benefits
- Hybrid setup in our Luxembourg office
- Comfortable working conditions