HEAD OF OPERATIONS WHAT YOU WANT TO KNOW Location: Berlin Permanent contract International travel up to 20% per month C1 English & B2 German language skills required JOB DETAILS My client is seeking a dynamic and adaptable Head of Operations to take on a multi-faceted leadership role that spans Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, and People and Culture. This position is ideal for a candidate with a flexible mindset, as the role goes beyond traditional definitions of finance or operations. You will be responsible for managing daily administrative and operational functions while driving strategic initiatives. Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement the company’s financial and operational strategies. Financial Oversight: Take full ownership of financial functions, including cash management, bookkeeping, insurance, budgeting, funding, and reporting. Risk Management: Analyse company liabilities, manage investments, and oversee capital structure and fundraising efforts. Operational Excellence: Design and implement efficient operational frameworks for our offices in Berlin and Barcelona to support product development and daily operations. Supply Chain Management: Optimise supply chain activities in collaboration with the supplier ecosystem to ensure lean and effective processes. People and Culture: Partner with the People and Culture lead to foster an engaging organisational culture and drive HR strategies. Team Leadership: Supervise and support teams across Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, and People and Culture. Performance Monitoring: Utilise tracking tools to monitor business performance, identify issues, and implement corrective actions to achieve ambitious goals. ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE A proven track record of 5 years in executive leadership roles. Strong background in operations in an engineering or manufacturing setting International professional experience. Strong leadership capabilities with integrity and a results-driven approach. In-depth knowledge of advanced accounting principles, regulatory compliance, and tax planning. Basic experience in supply chain management, purchasing, or operational processes. Agile mindset and familiarity with scaling startups into industrial operations. QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s or master’s degree in business administration, Finance, or a related field. C1 English, B2 German, nice to have any Spanish language