VP Engineering – Fintech (B2B) Location: Europe - Flexible/Remote (German-speaking required) We are seeking a strategic VP of Engineering to join a Fintech B2B business to lead the engineering department into 2025 and beyond. This is a pivotal role in a fintech company operating in the B2B space, focused on creating a long-lasting impact in the taxation and accounting domain. This role offers a great opportunity to apply expertise in technology architecture and strategic initiatives at a high level, while driving meaningful change within the organization. Key Responsibilities Define and drive the engineering strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals and long-term technology vision. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the engineering team of 30, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation. Work closely with Go-To-Market teams, Product, Compliance, and other stakeholders to ensure effective collaboration and shared priorities. Ensure all engineering decisions comply with fintech, tax, and accounting regulatory standards. Stay ahead of industry trends, regulations, and compliance requirements, integrating them into the engineering roadmap. Tackle complex technical and organizational challenges, promoting a problem-solving mindset across the team. Report directly to the CTO, contributing to high-level strategic decision-making. What We’re Looking For: Proven experience in a strategic engineering leadership role, ideally within a fast-scaling environment. Background in Fintech, Tax, Compliance, or Accounting, with a strong understanding of industry-specific regulatory requirements. Fluent or highly proficient in German and English. Exceptional collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders. A passion for problem-solving and aligning engineering goals with broader business objectives. Strong technical background and proficient in AWS, React, typescript and PHP. Compensation Competitive base salary (€125,000 - €160,000, depending on experience). Company bonus structure. Stock options with significant potential for long-term rewards. This role offers a great opportunity to apply expertise in technology architecture and strategic initiatives at a high level, while driving meaningful change within the organization. If you’re a hands-on leader who loves solving problems and building teams with energy and passion, we’d love to hear from you