Job Description
Location: Berlin (on-site/ hybrid)
Language: Fluent German & English
Our client is a rapidly growing, VC-backed company in the wellness sector. They’ve developed a unique, membership-based massage studio concept — bringing a “gym-style” model to self-care.
As a Head of Finance, you will lead the next phase of their growth journey, overseeing strategic finance, FP&A, and the development of a high-performing finance team. In this role, you’ll act as a key partner to the founders, owning everything from market entry strategy and capital structure to forecasting, reporting, and managing external finance partners.
Responsibilities:
* Establish and oversee core accounting and financial control processes
* Develop and manage financial planning, forecasting, and reporting for internal stakeholders and the board
* Drive strategic financial initiatives, including market expansion, legal entity structuring, leasing, and debt financing
* Shape the company’s capital strategy and translate growth plans into robust financial models and business scenarios
* Build and lead a high-performing finance team, including hiring, mentoring, and developing junior talent
Requirements
* Several years of experience in a finance leadership role, ideally within a high-growth or operationally complex environment
* Strong across both strategic finance (growth modeling, forecasting, investor reporting) and operational finance(accounting, controlling, financial systems and processes)
* Proven ability to build scalable financial infrastructure that supports long-term growth
* Comfortable working with banks, leasing partners, and external accounting providers
* Skilled in financial modeling, scenario analysis, and presenting insights to founders and board-level stakeholders
* Hands-on and proactive — confident working through detailed financial models as presenting insights at the leadership level
* Brings a builder’s mindset: eager to set up structures today that remain effective as the business grows
* Take ownership and be motivated by impact, autonomy, and continuous improvement
Benefits
Enjoy a flexible and collaborative work environment, with a hybrid schedule of 4 days in the Berlin office and 1 remote day per week, along with the option for up to 1 fully remote month annually, plus a range of additional benefits.
Requirements
Several years of experience in a finance leadership role, ideally within a high-growth or operationally complex environment Strong across both strategic finance (growth modeling, forecasting, investor reporting) and operational finance(accounting, controlling, financial systems and processes) Proven ability to build scalable financial infrastructure that supports long-term growth Comfortable working with banks, leasing partners, and external accounting providers Skilled in financial modeling, scenario analysis, and presenting insights to founders and board-level stakeholders Hands-on and proactive — confident working through detailed financial models as presenting insights at the leadership level Brings a builder’s mindset: eager to set up structures today that remain effective as the business grows Take ownership and be motivated by impact, autonomy, and continuous improvement