Vice President of Finance (f/m/d)
Vice President of Finance (f/m/d)
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WHO WE ARE
At Wire were on a mission to revolutionise secure collaboration making privacy the foundation of modern communication. Join us to play an essential role in our dynamic team.
Wire is the leading end-to-end encrypted communication platform trusted by businesses critical infrastructure providers and governments worldwide. We prioritise privacy as a fundamental right delivering the most secure communication experience across various industries. Our cutting-edge encryption technology and robust security measures have made us a trusted partner in the technology finance healthcare and government sectors. If youre passionate about redefining secure communication and want to be part of an innovative team join us as a Vice President of Finance. Together lets build a world where privacy and security shape the future of communication.GENERAL INFORMATION
- Employment Type: Permanent
- Previous working experience: 10 years
- Working hours: 40 hours/week
- Working Location: Berlin - Remote possible
- Reports to: CEO Benjamin Schilz
YOUR CHALLENGE AT WIRE
As Vice President of Finance you will be responsible for the full scope of the Wire Groups commercial and financial operations which span Germany Switzerland the US and France. As part of the leadership team and especially as a strategic partner to the CEO you will lead financial strategy and planning manage risk and ensure operational excellence across all finance functions as described below.
With the growth of Wire and the increasing demands that come with it this role is perfect to progress into a CFO position.
Your role includes:
Accounting Audit & Tax
- Lead accounting across multiple countries under local GAAP (German HGB US-GAAP Swiss GAAP French PCG).
- Ensure timely monthly closings and consolidated reporting.
- Coordinate year-end financial statements and audits.
- Ensure liquidity and manage rolling cash forecasts and cash runway.
- Oversee multi-currency treasury operations (EUR USD CHF).
- Overseeing tax strategy filings and audits across jurisdictions.
- Ensure compliance with VAT and income tax across seven entities.
Financial Planning & Analysis
- Drive financial planning and analysis to support business growth.
- Evaluating and scaling the finance tech stack (e.g. ERP billing FP&A tools) to support Wires growth.
- Leading automation of financial processes to improve speed and accuracy.
Corporate Finance
- Assist the CEO in representing Wire in investor and M&A discussions including funding rounds.
- Assist financing initiatives: equity debt convertibles.
- Support due diligence and legal aspects of M&A.
YOUR PROFILE
- 10 years experience in a senior finance leadership role in a fast growing and dynamic environment ideally in a SaaS or international tech company.
- Proven experience leading finance through a Series BD fundraising cycle (VC or PE-backed environment)
- Hands-on experience with enterprise SaaS business models metrics (e.g. ARR CAC LTV NRR) and revenue recognition (ASC 606 or IFRS 15)
- International finance experience ideally across Europe and North America including multi-entity consolidation local tax compliance and transfer pricing
- Deep expertise in German GAAP and group consolidation.
- High attention to detail strong organisational skills and a proactive mindset.
- Proficiency in ERP systems (preferably NetSuite) MS Office and/or Google Suite.
- Fluency in German and English (written and verbal).
WHY WIRE
- Join a market-proven (>1800 customers) company and drive Wire to become the worldwide market leader.
- Investment in professional development with an annual education budget of 1000.
- 30 days of vacation entitlement allowing you to take well-deserved time off and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
- With an Urban Sports Club subscription stay balanced mentally and physically healthy!
- Work from a beautiful office in the heart of Berlin or choose a mix of working from anywhere vs. spending selected days together in our office to connect on a personal level.
- Enjoy fresh breakfast in the office daily fruits snacks free soft drinks and a nice Barista coffee machine.
- Wire is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on gender civil status.
CONTACT
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We look forward to hearing from you!
About us
Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full-Time
