Head of Finance (m,f,d) Location : Remote, Köln oder Berlin Beginn : März 2025 Do you believe that creative approaches and smart technologies can make a pivotal contribution to solving one of the major problems of our time? Then VYTAL is the right place for you. The problem: every year, billions of pieces of single-use packaging are carelessly thrown away worldwide - wasting valuable resources and putting a considerable strain on the environment. We firmly believe that we can change this - by developing an intelligent closed-loop system that redefines reusable packaging and makes it accessible to everyone, while providing important incentives for behavioral change along the entire value chain. The role Head of Finance at Vytal is an ideal position for someone with a strong passion for Accounting, Controlling and Financial Planning combined with the ambition to change the world on a global scale. You will lead a team of currently four people, become part of the Vytal Leadership team and directly report into Tim, one of our Founders & Managing Directors. This role will play a pivotal role in shaping our financial strategy as we scale internationally. Your areas of responsibility Continuous business planning, esp. planning, controlling and optimization of budgets and cash-flows Further development of the Finance function, with a focus on automation and the collaboration with other departments Ownership of the group accounting, in particular preparation of monthly and annual accounts and the collaboration with tax accountants, auditors and banking partners Investor relation activities, esp. regular investor reporting of both financial, operational and impact KPIs Support fundraising of grant, debt and equity financing with on-point analyses, presentations and applications Your profile and skills A minimum of 5-10 years of relevant professional experience in finance, accounting and controlling, e.g., as Head of Finance, - ideally leading a (small) team in a fast-growing startup with international subsidiaries Strong ability to perform integrated business planning (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) consolidating group companies Excellent proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets and good understanding of DATEV Experience with the following software tools is a benefit: ZohoBooks, Moss, Ramp, Gusto, Personio Strong German and English skills, both written and spoken Analytical and structured working approach with a passion for challenges What we offer The chance to help build the intelligent reusables system of the future. A job with impact - both for the environment and for VYTAL's future. An exciting and challenging task in an innovative and agile environment. Flat hierarchies and an open corporate culture. Flexible working hours and the option to work from home. Up to 30 days workation in other EU countries. Affordable bicycle leasing via Jobrad. Discounted Urban Sports Club membership or credit for sustainable products via Guudcard. An attractive salary and the opportunity to develop and grow together with VYTAL. We attach great importance to diversity and equal opportunities. We therefore particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities or severe disabilities and other people who enrich the diversity of our team. Interested? If you're excited about driving financial strategy in a purpose-driven company, we’d love to hear from you Send us your CV and a short note on why you're the perfect fit. As we focus on your skills and qualifications, please do not send a photo with your application. We look forward to receiving your application and getting to know you