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Head of Finance (m / f / d), e-commerce company, Hamburg, Germany

Head of Finance (m / f / d), e-commerce company, Hamburg, Germany

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Our client is an established e-commerce portfolio company supported by private investors. As the only contractual partner for their customers, they facilitate access to the largest B2C marketplaces in Europe and thus enable brands to be connected to the marketplace. The company is profitable with strong sales growth. To support the team, our customer is now looking for a Head of Finance (m / f / d) in Hamburg. In this position, you will be responsible for developing the finance department and reporting directly to the management.
YOUR TASKS

  • Development and management of an efficient finance department (accounting, controlling)
  • Responsible for budgeting, planning and implementation monitoring
  • Definition of KPIs and control of the operative business as well as responsibility for management reporting
  • Preparation of the monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements
  • Management of the tax office as well as support in the preparation of tax returns and tax accounts in close cooperation with the tax office
  • Jointly responsible for the financial part of the CRM and its structure
  • Control, monitoring and further development of the accounting and controlling processes
  • Securing liquidity and support with financing issues
  • Analyse des Working Capitals and free cash flows
  • Joint responsibility for personnel planning, especially for the finance area
  • Collaboration and participation in overarching process issues
  • Structure of the risk management system
  • Contact for auditors, tax consultants and other service providers

YOUR PROFILE

  • Successfully completed business administration-oriented university degree with a focus on finance, accounting or controlling and / or training as an accountant (m / f / d)
  • Several years of relevant professional experience in a managerial finance function, e.g. Head of Finance or a similar position with proven success in the mentioned areas of responsibility
  • Experience and enjoyment of accompanying companies through a growth phase (development of structures and processes)
  • Ideally, experience in working with private equity investors and in the transaction environment (support for M&A activities and post-merger integrations)
  • Experience with DATEV
  • Extensive knowledge of tax law, especially sales tax, and commercial legislation
  • High IT and digitization affinity as well as safe handling of ERP systems
  • Entrepreneurial personality with a hands-on approach, clear goal orientation and an analytical mindset
  • Good strategic understanding, sparring partner for the management
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Business fluent German and English spoken and written

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