Head of Finance

The Company is seeking a Head of Finance to lead its finance team and support the strategic development of the department. Responsibilities include overseeing accounting, regulatory reporting, corporate and customer taxes, annual financial statements, and coordination of the annual audit. The role also involves optimizing processes, identifying opportunities for automation and AI, and managing finance projects. The Head of Finance will advise management and specialist teams on financial matters, including the implications of new products, and serve as a key contact for auditors and regulatory authorities. Candidates should have a degree in business administration or a comparable field, ideally focused on accounting or finance, and at least six to eight years of relevant experience in bank accounting. Knowledge of regulatory reporting, corporate and customer taxes, the German Commercial Code, and applicable banking regulations is required. The role calls for leadership experience, strong project and stakeholder management, analytical and conceptual thinking, and the ability to develop employees. Applicants should also be willing to use AI technologies for process improvement and have fluent German and very good English skills.