Description#You is a platform for building and scaling direct-to-consumer brands. Behind the project is a strong team with years of experience in building lifestyle brands. Under the umbrella of #You, we are building the next generation of social media brands with the help of influencer marketing and strong brand-based communities. Our current brand portfolio includes the home fragrance brand AVA & MAY and the personal fragrance brand FAYNT.At AVA & MAY, we have set ourselves the goal of bringing the world into your home with unique fragrances and creating special moments. We are a fast-growing home & living brand that has already successfully established itself internationally. We are backed by a loyal community, hundreds of thousands of customers and an international, experienced team that is passionate about driving the success ofAVA & MAY.We are looking for a results-driven Head of Finance (m/f/x) to support the leadership of our Finance Team in a wide range of topics. In this role, you will play a critical role in managing the day-to-day operations of the finance department. You will be the main contact person for all stakeholders, such as shareholders, banks, tax advisors, auditors and the management, ensuring that all recurring and ad-hoc requirements are met. Your strong leadership skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask will be essential to ensure smooth operations. In addition, you will lead a team and collaborate with internal stakeholders from other departments to ensure smooth finance processes and drive internal initiatives.Your tasksTake ownership of all financial planning and controlling processes, such as analysis of business performance, financial statements, and KPIs on an ongoing basis for internal purposes and any reporting to external stakeholdersSupervise the cash flow planning and robust liquidity controls to monitor the cash development regularly, in close collaboration with operative teamsLead the team in annual budgeting and running forecast rounds: develop near-term and long-term financial plans, monitor budget implementation, and maintain the forecast accordinglyAct as a sparring partner for the external accounting team preparing the monthly bookkeeping and monthly closing processSupport business units with data-driven insights and controls in the core decision-making processDrive fundraising activities in collaboration with the management teamSteer the preparation of annual reports and financial audit by liaising with the external firms involvedYour profile10+ years of finance & accounting or equivalent work experience, whereas 3+ years of experience as Head of Finance or similar roleDegree in business administration/ accounting/ taxation or similar with a focus on Controlling/Finance/AccountingProven experience in leading and mentoring a team, with the ability to motivate and inspire team members to achieve departmental goals but also support them in their professional growth and skill development setting clear expectations, providing constructive feedback, and recognising achievementsOrganisational and time management skills, with a keen eye for detailsExcellent problem-solving skills with the ability to make quick and pragmatic decisions under pressureStrong communication skills, critical and cross-departmental thinkingAdvanced skills in Google Sheets/MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and preferably experience in utilizing DATEVFluency in English is mandatory, fluency in German is considered as strong plusBerlin-based candidates preferred, otherwise relocation is required. Partial remote work is possibleStartup and E-Commerce experience as a plusBenefitsReceive a permanent employment contractYou will be given a high degree of responsibility and decision-making freedom in all positions – contribute your own ideas from day one!Benefit from regular 360° feedback cycles and development pathsYou get the opportunity to work hybrid from home and in our new office in Berlin, with free drinks and snacks and everything else you needTake part in our team eventsBenefit from our company pension schemeChoose your favourite vouchers (Spotify, UrbanSports, Blinkist, WeShare, Rewe and many more) from our partner "Hrmony" every monthReceive a voucher worth €200 every 2 months to order your favourite products from us to your homeReceive free access to mental health support via our cooperation partner "OpenUp"We offer the opportunity to work from abroad for up to 3 months per yearWe offer you support with your relocation to Germany #J-18808-Ljbffr