Head of Finance

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Europe.

📋 Description

• Lead and expand LI.FI’s finance department and skilled finance team

• Take ownership of comprehensive financial planning and analysis

• Develop and sustain financial models while conducting forecasts

• Convert financial analysis into insights for capital allocation and prioritization

• Generate ad-hoc analyses, business cases, and planning calculations alongside the CFO and leadership

• Manage company-wide budgeting and forecasting processes

• Collaborate with team leads on budget considerations and trade-offs

• Create and manage financial and operational KPI reporting for internal stakeholders and investors

• Implement AI and automation in reporting workflows, analysis, and data pipelines in conjunction with the data team

• Assist in treasury decisions regarding capital management across various entities and currencies

• Serve as a strategic partner to the CFO and management

• Report directly to the CFO

⛳️ Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in FP&A, including financial model development, forecasting, and translating data into actionable insights

• Previous leadership experience is essential

• Proven experience in applying AI and automation within finance operations

• Strong analytical capabilities

• Exceptional communication skills for technical, commercial, and executive audiences

• Experience in a dynamic startup or scale-up environment

• Practical ability to navigate both strategic and detailed tasks

• Good understanding of European accounting standards

• Capability to engage with tax advisors and external partners

• Knowledge of German accounting (HGB) and tax structures is a plus

• Proficiency in the German language is advantageous

• Experience in fintech, SaaS, or B2B environments is desirable

• Interest in or exposure to crypto, DeFi, or digital asset accounting is a bonus

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual company offsite events

• 30 days of paid time off (PTO)

• Flexible remote work days

• Flexible working hours

• Equity participation from the first day

• Provision of work computer (choice of equipment)

• Annual personal development budget of 1,000€ after 6+ months, pro-rated in the first year

• One-time remote budget of 1,000€ for coworking spaces, office setup, etc.

• Independent contractors are eligible for the first five benefits listed