Head of Operations

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

📋 Description

• Develop the internal Finance, People, and Business Operations teams, currently consisting of 8 FTEs.

• Lead the Finance department in close collaboration with the CFO, continuously enhancing the function.

• Establish organizational frameworks, delineate responsibilities, and enforce governance within Finance.

• Streamline Finance processes, enhance automation, and integrate suitable systems and KPIs.

• Oversee the People team, creating efficient and scalable structures, processes, and responsibilities.

• Empower the People team to serve as a strategic partner in areas such as recruiting, performance management, compensation, learning and development, and employee relations.

• Further refine People processes and tools to assist managers effectively.

• Propel strategic initiatives across the organization and execute them operationally alongside the executive team and Chief of Staff.

• Continue the development of Business Operations, ensuring scalable frameworks, processes, and responsibilities.

• Advance central company processes related to data protection, legal compliance, insurance, and corporate governance.

• Set clear standards, delineate responsibilities, and enhance administrative processes efficiently.

⛳️ Requirements

• Several years of leadership experience in a senior management position.

• Proven experience in leading and developing teams within complex and evolving organizational structures.

• Comprehensive understanding of business administration and operations.

• Capability to provide strategic and operational direction across Finance, People, and Business Operations.

• Background in organizational development and the establishment of internal corporate functions, processes, and responsibilities.

• Solution-oriented, pragmatic, and hands-on approach to challenges.

• Strong communication skills and effective leadership abilities.

• Proficiency in both German and English, written and spoken.

🏝️ Benefits

• 30 days of annual leave.

• 100% remote work flexibility.

• Flexible working hours.

• Permanent employment contract.

• Performance-based bonus opportunities.

• Choice of hardware.

• JobRad bicycle leasing available.

• Monthly €50 voucher selection through emplu.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Company pension scheme benefits.

• Employer-funded savings advantages.

• CSR donation budget.

• Up to 3 months of remote work within the EU each year.

• Regular events, meetups, and an annual offsite gathering.