Finance Lead (Berlin, hybrid)

We’re in an exciting growth phase following our Series B funding and are expanding our team. Our hybrid working culture includes three office days per week (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday) at our Berlin headquarters. Looking ahead, we’re also growing London as our second location.A little about usRedefining graphic design: Kittl is transforming how creators work with an intuitive platform that stands as a modern, competitive alternative to traditional design tools: Build the new Adobe of tomorrowRapid growth: Millions of users within just two years of launchDiverse team: 120+ team members representing 30+ different countriesTruly product-led company: Engineers, Product managers and designers are at the core of Kittl - shaping an engineering driven working cultureStrong funding: Raised over $45M from world-renowned investors who have also backed companies like Slack, Dropbox, and FigmaLearn more: www.kittl.com/careerYour role at KittlAs our Finance Lead, you'll be the backbone of our financial health, overseeing everything from accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and cash handling to leading our monthly and yearly financial closings and audits. You'll drive our reporting and budgeting, ensure KPIs are controlled and communicated effectively, provide crucial legal support for contracts and challenges, build strong relationships with stakeholders, and use data analysis to continuously improve our processes. In this role, you’ll report directly to the CEO.What you’ll doFinance Operations: Oversee everything from AP/AR to monthly and yearly closings, working closely with our Junior Finance Manager and external accountants and tax advisors across Germany, the US, and the UKReporting: Prepare and communicate monthly management and investor reportsKPI Tracking: Ensure consistent monitoring of key financial and non-financial business KPIsLegal Support: Guide teams on legal matters, including contract reviews and negotiationsData Analysis: Work with large data sets to ensure accuracy and identify areas for improvementStrategic Projects: Collaborate with the CEO Office on company-wide initiativesWhat you’ll needExperience: Minimum 3 years in international SaaS finance rolesLanguage: Fluent in German (C1+) and business-proficient in English (B2+)Efficiency: Highly reliable in both timing and output, with the ability to simplify complexity and deliver smart, fast resultsAccounting: Solid understanding of German HGB and US GAAP standardsNice to have:Experience leading a small teamHands-on accounting backgroundInterview processRecruiter interview (30 min)Hiring manager interview (45 min)Take-home assignment followed by a discussion with the hiring manager (60 min)Bar raiser interview with Chief of Staff, right hand to CEO (45 min)Meet & greet with the CEO (30 min)We are looking for someoneExceptionally driven to drive impact and challenge the status quoWho takes extreme ownership & gets things doneWho goes above and beyond in their roleWho is deeply passionate about what they doBenefitsMaximise your impact: No matter if you’re leading a team or you stand out by your domain expertise - all we care about is supporting you to maximise your own impactHackathons: Our quarterly hackathons provide an environment to experiment with new concepts, push boundaries, and potentially deliver the next big thingKittl Week: Each year, our global team gathers together for a whole week, to work, celebrate, get inspired, and have funFlexible working hours: Our core hours are 11am–5pm CET, leaving the rest of your schedule flexible to fit your styleRemote work: Work up to 50 days (10 weeks) fully remote per year from anywhere in the world, as long as you maintain our core hoursLearning & development: Our L&D budget supports your professional growthMobility benefit: We fully cover your monthly BVG public transport ticketHealth and fitness: Urban Sports Club membership discountVacation: Up to 30 vacation days per year#li-hybrid At Kittl, we embrace diversity and value every team member's unique background, identity, and experience. We're all about respect, honesty, and inclusivity. Together, we create a safe and supportive work environment where everyone thrives. Join us on this exciting journey of making our company and product even better!

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