Finance Manager Head of Finance (mfd)

Abous us:

adlicious is one of Europes leading independent advertising solutions provider. With our unique and proprietary ad delivery technology we help leading brands deliver their message to their target audiences in real-time personalized across the entire digital customer journey.

Founded in 2014 in Hamburg Germany and with a constantly growing team of currently over 90 experts we serve leading brands from all industries.

The Position

As Finance Manager you will be responsible for overseeing and continuously improving the financial management of the business. You will work closely with the Managing Directors department heads shareholders banks accountants and external advisors.

This is a highly visible role at the heart of the organization combining strategic finance business partnering operational finance reporting cash management and M&A support. The successful candidate will help transform finance into a proactive business steering function and establish best-in-class financial processes and reporting capabilities.

The Finance Manager will be a key member of the management team and an important contributor to the companys growth and value creation agenda.

Tasks

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Lead the annual budgeting forecasting and long-term planning processes.
• Prepare monthly management reporting packages and financial analyses.
• Monitor actual performance versus budget and forecast.
• Develop actionable insights and recommendations for management.
• Establish and continuously improve KPI dashboards and performance metrics.

Business & Project Controlling

• Drive profitability analysis across clients projects teams and service lines.
• Improve project controlling and project margin transparency.
• Support management in resource planning and capacity utilization.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and profitability.
• Build data-driven decision-making processes throughout the organization.

Cash Flow & Treasury Management

• Manage cash flow planning and liquidity forecasting.
• Monitor working capital performance and optimize cash conversion.
• Coordinate banking relationships and financing activities.
• Ensure compliance with financing agreements and reporting requirements.

Financial Reporting & Governance

• Oversee monthly quarterly and annual closing processes.
• Coordinate external accountants auditors tax advisors and other service providers.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Continuously improve financial processes systems and internal controls.
• Support implementation of scalable finance tools and automation initiatives.

Strategic Projects & M&A

• Support acquisitions due diligence processes and integration activities.
• Assist management and shareholders in evaluating strategic growth opportunities.
• Participate in business cases investment analyses and value creation initiatives.
• Support post-merger integration and performance tracking of acquired businesses.

Business Partnering

• Act as a sparring partner to the Managing Directors and department heads.
• Translate financial data into meaningful business insights.
• Challenge assumptions and support data-driven decision-making.
• Contribute actively to strategic discussions and operational improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Candidate Profile

We are looking for an ambitious and entrepreneurial finance professional who combines analytical excellence with a pragmatic hands-on mindset.

Professional Experience

• 5-10 years of relevant professional experience in finance controlling transaction services corporate finance private equity consulting or a comparable environment.
• Experience in a Finance Manager Head of Finance Controlling Transaction Services Corporate Finance or similar role.
• Strong financial modeling analytical and reporting capabilities.
• Experience in budgeting forecasting and management reporting.
• Experience in a project-based business professional services environment agency technology company or PE-backed company is highly desirable.
• Exposure to M&A due diligence integrations or value creation initiatives is a strong plus.
• Experience working in a private equity-backed environment is advantageous.

Personal Attributes

• Highly analytical with strong business acumen.
• Entrepreneurial and proactive mindset.
• Hands-on and execution-oriented.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced growth environment.
• Able to switch seamlessly between strategic and operational topics.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Naturally curious and eager to challenge the status quo.
• High degree of ownership and accountability.

Education

• University degree in Finance Accounting Economics Business Administration or a related field.
• Professional qualifications (CFA CPA ACCA Wirtschaftsprüfer Steuerberater etc.) are beneficial but not required.

Language Skills

• Fluent in German and English both written and spoken.

Benefits

What We Offer

• A highly visible leadership role in a fast-growing digital marketing platform.
• Direct collaboration with the Managing Directors and shareholders.
• Significant responsibility and influence on the strategic direction of the business.
• Exposure to acquisitions integrations and value creation projects.
• An entrepreneurial dynamic and collaborative work environment.
• Attractive compensation package including performance-based bonus.
• Long-term development opportunity towards a CFO-level position.

Location: Hamburg Germany

Compensation: Competitive fixed salary performance-based bonus long-term growth opportunities.

Employment Type : Employee
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1