Head of Finance (all genders)

Support us in designing the insurance experience of the future. As Head of Finance you will lead and further professionalise our global Finance function ensuring the company has the financial transparency processes and steering mechanisms required to scale successfully.

This role combines strategic financial leadership with hands-on ownership of all core finance activities including financial planning controlling accounting treasury payroll tax reporting and finance operations. You will lead a growing team and continue the transformation of Finance from a scale-up function into a mature globally operating business partner.

Beyond running the existing function you will proactively identify future challenges and opportunities helping leadership make well-informed decisions through robust planning forecasting business insights and financial modeling. You will act as a trusted partner to the C-Level and leadership and our corporate shareholder ensuring Finance is not only a reporting function but a strategic driver of long-term success.

This is a full-time hybrid role with 1-2 days per week working from our Berlin office.

• Lead develop and inspire the Finance team across all functional areas.
• Manage and support direct reports including Accounting Controlling and Finance Operations.
• Build organisational capabilities processes and structures required for the next stage of growth.
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on ownership accuracy collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Ensure appropriate resource planning and team development.

• Own the annual budgeting forecasting and long-range planning processes from a financial perspective.
• Develop scalable planning structures and financial governance frameworks across all departments.
• Ensure financial targets are translated into operational plans and measurable outcomes.
• Continuously improve forecast quality and business visibility.
• Support leadership with scenario planning and strategic decision-making.

• Further develop financial controlling processes and management reporting.
• Partner with department leaders to improve financial planning cost transparency and performance management.
• Challenge assumptions identify risks early and provide actionable recommendations.
• Establish a culture of financial accountability throughout the organisation.
• Drive improvements in cost tracking resource planning and investment prioritisation.

• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting across all entities and markets.
• Oversee accounting payroll tax treasury and financial operations.
• Ensure compliance with statutory tax and internal reporting requirements.
• Manage month-end quarter-end and year-end closing processes.
• Coordinate external audits and relevant financial reviews.

• Serve as the primary financial interface to our corporate shareholder and relevant stakeholders.
• Prepare board and shareholder reporting materials.
• Support capital planning and long-term financial strategy.
• Ensure transparency and professionalism in all financial communications.

• Own Finance processes across all markets.
• Ensure consistency of financial standards and reporting across countries.
• Support international expansion through scalable financial structures and processes.
• Promote best-practice sharing and operational alignment across markets.

• Drive the professionalisation and automation of Finance processes.
• Improve the quality availability and utilisation of financial data.
• Define requirements for Finance tooling reporting and workflow improvements.
• Collaborate with Strategic Operations Data Product and Engineering teams on automation initiatives.
• Leverage technology and AI-enabled solutions to increase efficiency and decision quality.

• Continuously evaluate and improve Finance processes controls and governance structures with a strong focus on simplicity and ease of use.
• Reduce manual effort through standardisation and automation.
• Implement scalable operating models that support company growth.
• Ensure Finance remains fit for purpose as organisational complexity increases.

Requirements

Education:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Finance Accounting Economics Business Administration or a related field.

Experience:

• 8 years of experience in Finance Controlling FP&A Accounting or related fields.
• Proven leadership experience in a scale-up high-growth or international environment.
• Strong background in financial planning forecasting and business partnering.
• Experience building and professionalising Finance functions and processes.
• Exposure to corporate structures and shareholder reporting environments.
• Experience in insurance financial services technology or other regulated industries is beneficial.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Outstanding financial planning and modelling skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication abilities.
• Proven ability to influence decision-making at leadership level.
• High degree of ownership and proactiveness.
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Strong understanding of finance systems reporting structures and process design.
• Interest in automation AI and technology-enabled finance processes.

Languages:

• Full professional fluency (written and spoken) in English and German

Benefits

Why getolo

Salary & Vacation

• Attractive fixed salary
• Start with 28 vacation days with an increase every two years (capped at 30 days). Holidays on December 24th and 31st.

Mobility & Flexibility

• Choose between a free Swapfiets bike or a Berlin/Brandenburg ticket (VBB - Jobticket) or BVG Deutschlandticket subsidized by us
• Work hybrid - from your home office or in our office in Berlin-Mitte
• Work abroad in the EU for up to 60 days

Health

• Benefit from free coaching sessions with our mental health tool
• Test our products yourself! Choose between dentolo petolo or vitolo

Berlin Based International Mindset

• We communicate collaborate and celebrate in English to ensure everyone is included
• Our diverse team spans from 43 different countries

Development

• Learning Budget starting from 750 per year
• Regular (360 degree) feedback

Values

• Our values are not buzzwords but actions that are a part of our individual and collective DNA:
• #fast: We simplify move with urgency and focus on outcomes.
• #brave: We take bold decisions challenge the status quo and act with conviction.
• #accountable: We deliver end-to-end reduce dependencies and own our decisions.
• #caring: We treat each other with respect build trust and create an environment where everyone can thrive.

And much more

• Legendary summer and winter parties
• Regular team events
• Many discounts on the corporate Benefits Platform
• Two Community Days per calendar year
• Pet friendly office

Sounds like the perfect job for you We look forward to receiving your application and getting to know you!

About getolo

Founded in 2015 getolo GmbH is an innovative and award-winning InsurTech company that offers comprehensive supplementary insurance plans in the areas of dental pet health and liability as well as health add-on coverage. Under the brands dentolo petolo and vitolo we serve over 250000 customers in Germany providing digital and hassle-free protection that seamlessly integrates into their daily lives.
We believe that prevention is always better than curewhich is why we focus on preventive care customer-centric service and financial security to protect our customers and their loved ones from unexpected costs. Thanks to the close collaboration of our team of market specialists and insurance experts we continuously monitor industry developments to offer practical solutions for current challenges.
getolos company culture is built on collaboration innovation and agilityalways with a strong focus on the needs of our customers. With a team of around 300 employees getolo is led by Daniel Gadea (CEO) and Laura Wulff (CGO). getolo is a partner of DA Direkt and part of the Zurich Group Germany.

getolo is an equal opportunity and diversity employer. We strive to create a friendly safe and welcoming environment for all our team members regardless of ethnicity gender gender identity and expression sexual orientation limitations and talents of any kind physical appearance social background marital status age or religion (or lack thereof).

When you apply we focus solely on your experience and motivation. You decide what additional information you want to disclose (photo marital status religion gender nationality etc.). We value and treat all applications equally.

Contact:

getolo Recruiting Team