Head of Finance & Accounting (f/m/d)

Clariness is looking for a Head of Finance & Accounting (f/m/d) based in Berlin or Hamburg.
- Full-time; unlimited -

About the role: 

As Head of Finance & Accounting, you will lead the finance function across Germany and multiple international subsidiaries, ensuring strong financial governance, operational excellence, and scalable processes that support the company's continued growth.

Working closely with the CFO, international Finance Team, and senior leadership team, you will oversee accounting, financial reporting, treasury, compliance, and project financial performance while driving continuous improvement across systems, processes, and controls. This role combines strategic finance leadership with hands-on operational responsibility in an international, project-driven environment.

As a Head of Finance & Accounting (f/m/d), you would be responsible for:

• Leading finance and accounting operations across Germany and multiple international entities, ensuring accurate financial reporting, statutory compliance, and effective governance.


• Managing monthly and annual closing processes, group reporting, consolidation, and intercompany reconciliations across multiple legal entities.


• Ensuring compliance with German and international accounting, tax, audit, and regulatory requirements and coordinating with external auditors, tax advisors, banks, and regulatory authorities where required.


• Overseeing treasury, cash flow, liquidity planning, financial controls, and project financial performance to support sustainable business growth.


• Driving the continuous improvement and harmonization of finance processes, ERP systems ( incl. Sage), reporting standards, and internal controls across multiple international entities.


• Supporting strategic initiatives including finance transformation, ERP implementation, acquisitions, post-merger integration, and international expansion.


• Acting as a trusted business partner to the CFO, and senior leadership by providing meaningful financial insights and supporting strategic decision-making.


• Leading, mentoring, and developing the Finance & Accounting team while fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture.

We would like you to have: 

• Degree in Finance, Economics, Controlling, or a related field, with 7+ years of progressive finance leadership experience in an international environment.


• Strong expertise in German accounting, statutory reporting, tax compliance, and international reporting standards (IFRS or US GAAP).


• Experience managing finance across multiple legal entities, including group reporting, consolidation, and intercompany accounting.


• Strong financial analysis and project controlling skills.


• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP, accounting, and reporting systems; Sage ERP and/or DATEV experience is a strong advantage.


• Experience leading finance transformation, ERP implementations, system harmonization, acquisitions, post-merger integration, or international growth initiatives is highly desirable.


• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex financial information into clear business recommendations.


• A strategic, analytical, and hands-on mindset, combined with strong leadership, ownership, resilience, and a passion for continuous improvement.

You may ask now, why should I work for you? Let us give you a few reasons – and you'll learn more during the process.

• A varied and exciting job with a lot of personal responsibility in an international company, where you can develop and expand your skills.


• Professional and personal development opportunities - incl. personal development budget.


• Flexible working hours and mobile working.


• Regular team events and open feedback culture.


• A versatile field of activity and challenging projects.


• A supportive and open company culture, providing the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse and professional team.


• Impact healthcare by accelerating medical innovation through improved access to clinical trials, potentially bringing needed treatments to patients faster.

How to apply & what to expect: 

• Apply via link (CV only; no cover letter required).


• Introductory call (30 min) → Technical interview → Take Home Test → Demo Day incl. Senior Leadership Interview → Decision.


• We aim to move promptly and keep you updated at every step. 

At Clariness, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.

For more information, feel free to reach out to [email protected]. 

Have we sparked your interest?

Would you like to become part of our dynamic, curious, and international culture with plenty of room for your ideas and creativity in an inspiring atmosphere? If so, we look forward to receiving your application with details of your desired salary and possible starting date, preferably via our application portal.

Clariness GmbH will treat the above information strictly confidential and will especially observe the applicable provisions of the applicable data protection laws. Further information about the use of the applicant data, you will find in the data protection declaration online at https://www.clariness.com/privacy-policy/