the team to thrive and operate independently, not executing every workstream yourself; define the hiring roadmap and bring clear, well-reasoned proposals for every hire: why now, what breaks if we wait, and what it costs us if we don't. Drive plancraft's multi-entity expansion across Europe: legal entity setup, intercompany structures, transfer pricing, VAT compliance, and entity-level reporting. Evaluate and own the evolution of our Finance tool landscape, making deliberate choices across AI-native tools, best-of-breed, ERP, and hybrid approaches; every recurring process defaults to AI & automation first. Own financial planning, rolling forecasts, scenario modeling, and cash flow management, and establish Finance as a proactive business partner embedded in commercial, product, and strategic decisions before they're made, not after. Co-own the financial data architecture in close alignment with Data and RevOps, ensuring financial definitions, revenue recognition logic, and entity structures are correctly modeled and tied into up- and downstream processes. Own financial board and investor reporting, financial narrative, and the Finance workstream within Series C preparation, financial model, due diligence readiness, and data room — in close collaboration with Management and Legal. Build a treasury and capital allocation framework, how post-investment capital is deployed, how cash positions across entities are actively managed, laying the foundation for a dedicated treasury function post Series C. Define and evolve our accounting architecture, evaluating what to bring in-house vs. keep outsourced entity by entity, ensuring high-quality closings and compliance across all jurisdictions regardless of model. Continuously challenge how Finance operates, driving AI & automation where it meaningfully increases leverage and reduces manual work. What makes this role exciting You are the architect — hiring and roadmap authority, tool decisions from day one. You define & evolve the foundations what Finance will look like at 100m€ ARR and in a rapidly growing organization, not just today. Direct exposure to and collaboration with Management & C-Level — and your work directly shapes the financial narrative we bring into board and investor conversations. Building in a category-defining European B2B SaaS company at a genuinely pivotal moment. What makes this role challenging High complexity, high pace: Multi-entity & multi product expansion won't wait for a perfect setup. Breadth is real: operational integrity, strategic leadership, and team building — simultaneously. Tool landscape decisions have long-term consequences and need to be right under time pressure. YOUR PROFILE Must-Haves 6+ years in Finance, owning Finance topics end-to-end in a high-growth environment (ideally B2B SaaS or tech), operating at lead or head-of level in a Series A+ stage company. Proven track record building and scaling Finance teams with a strong hiring judgment and role design. Genuine AI-first mindset, not just "open to AI" but someone who has the ability to adapt workflows to effectively leverage AI and brings that instinct into how they lead a Finance function. Proven ownership of multi-entity international expansion, owning the financial architecture decisions, not just being present for them. Experience evaluating and implementing Finance tool landscapes in complex environments, clear reasoning behind architectural choices. Strong expertise across FP&A, accounting oversight, compliance, and strategic finance. Experience supporting or leading fundraising processes at Series B or later stages, including investor-facing financial narratives. Comfortable working at the intersection of Finance and data infrastructure, having worked closely with Data or RevOps to build a reliable single source of truth. Ability to challenge and evolve traditional Finance operating models and build scalable, modern structures. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at executive and board level. Nice-to-Haves Familiarity with modern Finance tools and/or ERP systems (e.g., Light, Lucanet, Candis, Stripe, FP&A platforms). German language skills (working proficiency or above). Experience managing external tax advisors and defining accounting architecture decisions, what to bring in-house vs. keep outsourced and why. Mindset that sets you apart: You focus on evolving and building upon existing structures — you're here to take a strong foundation and architect what Finance looks like when built for the next stage of scale, with AI as the baseline. To you, a manual process is a bug, not a task. Your first instinct isn't to hire someone to do it, but to question why it exists and whether AI or automation can own it. You build lean by default, treating headcount as a strategic last resort rather than a first response to complexity.You don't just report from the table — you drive the business from it, translating financial complexity into clear, actionable insights for everyone around you. You build teams where people have clear ownership and the space to grow — and where that ownership doesn't create silos but a foundation for genuine collaboration. You lead by example and create the conditions for others to thrive without you in the room. Every decision, from resource deployment to hiring, is treated like a high-stakes business investment, weighing timing and opportunity cost with a sharp point of view. Ultimately, you care about the overall business performance and dynamics, not just the balance sheet — and the business feels that difference. WHY PLANCRAFT? Team Spirit : We’re driven by passion, commitment, and a shared mission. Team spirit matters to us — and we make it visible: with four major team event weeks per year, casual monthly on-site and remote formats, and a strong recognition culture where we regularly celebrate both the big and small wins together. Ownership : You’re encouraged to take ownership from day one. In a flat hierarchy and high-trust environment, you’re empowered to make meaningful decisions and drive real impact. Learning & Growth : We invest in your personal and professional development through a strong feedback culture, a personal learning budget, and targeted enablement formats. Our goal is to help you unlock your full potential. AI Enablement : Our internal tools and workflows are AI-enabled by design. We support every team and individual in applying AI at the next level in their daily work, including getting your own ChatGPT+ license, of course. Tech & Tooling : You’ll receive a MacBook, premium headphones, and everything else you need — from hardware to tools — to be effective in your daily doing. Flexibility : Whether Hybrid, or on-site — you work where you’re at your best. Our Hamburg office at Rödingsmarkt (with a rooftop terrace) is always open, and you decide each week how often you come in. And if you need a change of scenery, working abroad worldwide up to 2 months is always an option. Recharge : To ensure the needed rest, we offer 30 vacation days per year (based on a 5-day week) plus Dec 24th off. We also subsidize your Urban Sports Club membership and organize internal sport meetups. Mobility : You can lease a "JobRad" (Bike) and get a subsidized "Deutschlandticket" or "BahnCard" for public transport to be supported in your commute. International Environment : We’re becoming more international every month, with team members already in Italy, France, the Netherlands, and Austria — which is why English is our internal company language.
