Your Role
Ready to shape the financial future of LIQID?
As Head of Finance in a dynamic wealthtech company post-Series D funding, you will oversee all core financial operations and play a crucial role in driving the company’s financial strategy. You will work closely with the CEO, ensuring robust financial operations, compliance, and reporting, while also scaling finance processes in a fast-paced, tech-driven environment. With your expertise in finance, controlling, and investor relations, you will enhance transparency, efficiency, and strategic decision-making across the company.
If you are passionate about numbers, thrive in high-growth environments, and bring an entrepreneurial mindset, we would love to meet you!

Skills and Qualifications

• Operational and tactical finance expertise with a focus on scaling processes in a high-growth environment.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail for financial reporting and compliance.
• Effective communicator, able to provide accurate financial insights to stakeholders.
• Proficiency in financial software and enterprise systems, such as NetSuite or comparable tools, and FP&A software such as Abacum or similar.
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations, tax frameworks, and compliance standards.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and support strategic initiatives led by the CEO

1. Financial Management and Controlling
   You will oversee core financial operations, including accounting, cash flow management, and financial reporting, while developing budgets, forecasts, and financial models to ensure strong financial performance. Leading cost management initiatives, you will optimize resource efficiency without compromising quality or growth. Additionally, you will implement effective controlling frameworks to monitor and enhance key financial KPIs, ensuring that financial processes and systems are equipped to support rapid growth and scaling. Continuously driving process improvements, you will refine financial reporting, streamline month-end close procedures, and enhance cost management strategies to strengthen overall financial operations.
2. Strategic Finance and Investor Relations
   You will work closely with the CEO on long-term financial planning and capital allocation, preparing financial analyses, models, and reports to support strategic decisions and investor relations. By providing data-driven insights, you will contribute to presentations for investors and the Board of Directors, while also supporting fundraising efforts and investor communications with detailed financial information.
3. Compliance and Risk Management
   You will ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, and tax requirements, including quarterly BaFin and Bundesbank reporting in collaboration with the Compliance team. Additionally, you will implement and monitor internal controls and financial policies to mitigate risk and protect company assets while proactively identifying potential financial risks and recommending effective mitigation strategies.
4. System Optimization and Operational Efficiency
   You will oversee the optimization of financial systems and tools to enhance efficiency and scalability while driving automation and digitization of financial processes to support sustainable growth. Additionally, you will provide financial insights to cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment between financial and operational objectives.
5. Team Leadership and Development
   You will lead, mentor, and manage the finance team, including one accountant and one finance manager, to ensure high performance and continuous development. By fostering a collaborative and innovative culture, you will strengthen the team’s capabilities to meet the evolving demands of a scaling organization.
   What you bring

Background

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field—MBA or equivalent qualification is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of German GAAP (HGB) and IFRS.
• 7+ years of relevant professional experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Proven expertise in financial operations, compliance, and reporting, preferably in high-growth environments.
• Understanding of technology-driven financial services is a plus.
• Experience supporting fundraising or investor relations activities is a plus.

Skills and Qualifications

• Operational and tactical finance expertise with a focus on scaling processes in a high-growth environment.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail for financial reporting and compliance.
• Effective communicator, able to provide accurate financial insights to stakeholders.
• Proficiency in financial software and enterprise systems, such as NetSuite or comparable tools, and FP&A software such as Abacum or similar.
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations, tax frameworks, and compliance standards.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and support strategic initiatives led by the CEO.

Mindset

• Entrepreneurial, proactive, and solution-oriented approach to challenges.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability in driving financial excellence.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Passion for continuous improvement and innovation in finance and operations.

What we offer

• Diversity: A collaborative and international team with flat hierarchies and cultural openness.
• Flexibility: Flexible working models, remote work options, and 28 vacation days plus additional days off on December 24 and 31.
• Development: An annual professional development budget of €3,000, plus top-tier equipment (MacBook, headphones, display) to get you started.
• Smart Money: Exclusive benefits, including attractive terms for our investment strategies, a monthly lunch allowance, and discounts from various providers.
• Well-being: Organic office snacks, health initiatives, and access to our Health Assistance Program.

What happens next
At LIQID, we prioritize transparency and a great candidate experience throughout the hiring process. Our interview process typically includes:
1. Initial Call with our Head of People & Organizational Development: An informal conversation to align expectations and provide clarity on the role.
2. Personal Meetings with Management Team Members and our CEO: A deeper discussion on your qualifications and how they align with LIQID’s goals.
LIQID is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, age, religion, gender, ethnicity, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by equal opportunity laws.
Don’t meet all the requirements? No problem—apply anyway! We look forward to receiving your application