Finance Lead (Berlin, hybrid)
We’re in an exciting growth phase following our Series B funding and are expanding our team. Our hybrid working culture includes three office days per week (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday) at our Berlin headquarters. Looking ahead, we’re also growing London as our second location.
A little about us
Redefining graphic design: Kittl is transforming how creators work with an intuitive platform that stands as a modern, competitive alternative to traditional design tools: Build the new Adobe of tomorrow
Rapid growth: Millions of users within just two years of launch
Diverse team: 120+ team members representing 30+ different countries
Truly product-led company: Engineers, Product managers and designers are at the core of Kittl - shaping an engineering driven working culture
Strong funding: Raised over $45M from world-renowned investors who have also backed companies like Slack, Dropbox, and Figma
Learn more: www.kittl.com/career
Your role at Kittl
As our Finance Lead, you'll be the backbone of our financial health, overseeing everything from accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and cash handling to leading our monthly and yearly financial closings and audits. You'll drive our reporting and budgeting, ensure KPIs are controlled and communicated effectively, provide crucial legal support for contracts and challenges, build strong relationships with stakeholders, and use data analysis to continuously improve our processes. In this role, you’ll report directly to the CEO.
What you’ll do
Finance Operations: Oversee everything from AP/AR to monthly and yearly closings, working closely with our Junior Finance Manager and external accountants and tax advisors across Germany, the US, and the UK
Reporting: Prepare and communicate monthly management and investor reports
KPI Tracking: Ensure consistent monitoring of key financial and non-financial business KPIs
Legal Support: Guide teams on legal matters, including contract reviews and negotiations
Data Analysis: Work with large data sets to ensure accuracy and identify areas for improvement
Strategic Projects: Collaborate with the CEO Office on company-wide initiatives
What you’ll need
Experience: Minimum 3 years in international SaaS finance roles
Language: Fluent in German (C1+) and business-proficient in English (B2+)
Efficiency: Highly reliable in both timing and output, with the ability to simplify complexity and deliver smart, fast results
Accounting: Solid understanding of German HGB and US GAAP standards
Nice to have:
Experience leading a small team
Hands-on accounting background
Interview process
Recruiter interview (30 min)
Hiring manager interview (45 min)
Take-home assignment followed by a discussion with the hiring manager (60 min)
Bar raiser interview with Chief of Staff, right hand to CEO (45 min)
Meet & greet with the CEO (30 min)
We are looking for someone
Exceptionally driven to drive impact and challenge the status quo
Who takes extreme ownership & gets things done
Who goes above and beyond in their role
Who is deeply passionate about what they do
Benefits
Maximise your impact: No matter if you’re leading a team or you stand out by your domain expertise - all we care about is supporting you to maximise your own impact
Hackathons: Our quarterly hackathons provide an environment to experiment with new concepts, push boundaries, and potentially deliver the next big thing
Kittl Week: Each year, our global team gathers together for a whole week, to work, celebrate, get inspired, and have fun
Flexible working hours: Our core hours are 11am–5pm CET, leaving the rest of your schedule flexible to fit your style
Remote work: Work up to 50 days (10 weeks) fully remote per year from anywhere in the world, as long as you maintain our core hours
Learning & development: Our L&D budget supports your professional growth
Mobility benefit: We fully cover your monthly BVG public transport ticket
Health and fitness: Urban Sports Club membership discount
Vacation: Up to 30 vacation days per year
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At Kittl, we embrace diversity and value every team member's unique background, identity, and experience. We're all about respect, honesty, and inclusivity. Together, we create a safe and supportive work environment where everyone thrives. Join us on this exciting journey of making our company and product even better!