Head of Finance

Permanent employee, Full-time · Freising / Remote, Freising, Remote

Your role and responsibilities:

Manage and develop the accounting team, together with sharing knowledge with others in the organization in ways their role contributes to overall performance of the company.
Maintaining and refining the company’s accounting information systems, leading implementations and assessment of new applications.
Overseeing company accounting policy and accounting control over the financial reporting function, including documenting and developing new policies as needed.
Lead the build and compilation of the company’s financial planning and analysis, including regular budget cycles and variance prevention / tracking together with the CFO.
Maintain oversight of the general ledger and monthly close, tax, accounts receivable and payable, and payroll. Implement monthly close process, oversee monthly preparation of financial statements and deliver reporting materials.
Support the commercial team in contracting and revenue recognition, together with pricing and analytical support.
Lead the preparation of monthly and quarterly management / investor reporting with the accounting team, and assist with other financial analysis as needed (in particular for capital investments and contract negotiations).
Maintain relationship with local external auditors and coordinate the annual audit in partnership with the team at OmicScouts.
Implement and monitor cash controls and maintain a system of policies and procedures that impose an adequate level of control over all accounting and treasury activities.

Your profile:

Bachelor or Master’s degree in Accounting and qualified chartered accountant or equivalent experience.
8+ years of relevant experience.
Tax, treasury and financial accounting experience required.
Previous experience in building/transforming an organization’s finance/accounting function is a plus.
Previous experience working with PE/VC or US-based investors/parent organizations is a plus.
Deep knowledge of relevant accounting standards (HGB, GAAP, IFRS, etc.).
Experience implementing/maintaining accounting systems and developing reporting and analytics capabilities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with the Board of Directors.
A hands-on, take charge financial professional with strong financial and analytical skills.
Highest level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results orientation.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook); advanced proficiency in Excel.
Strong oral and written communication skills, and ability to successfully interact with key internal stakeholders and vendors.
Fluent in English (written and spoken)

Our offer:

You will become a fundamental part of a first-class, versatile and ambitious team with strong cohesion and take on responsibility right from the start
Friendly and open-minded working environment with flat hierarchies and short decision-making paths
Attractive remuneration, flexible and predictable working hours
Flexible & hybrid working models and 30 days' annual leave
Individual development plan tailored to your needs with regular meetings
Free lunch of your choice once a week
Unlimited access to free fruit, healthy snacks and coffee at any time
If you wish, you can become a member of the company fitness provider EGYM Wellpass
Regular sporting and creative team events such as climbing, rafting or ceramic painting

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About us

OmicScouts, founded in 2014, is a proteomics company focused on supporting drug and biomarker discovery through unique expertise and innovative technologies. By providing and developing system-wide assays to monitor protein activity and function in a physiological context, OmicScouts enables the identification of small molecule drug targets, target engagement markers, molecular mechanisms of action, and drug response biomarkers. OmicScouts supports a wide variety of drug and biomarker discovery projects with end-to-end solutions tailored to project-specific needs, and the team has a strong track record of successful collaborations with top pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. To learn more, visit www.omicscouts.com.