Lead the Munich-based Finance team, oversee financial reporting, ensure compliance, optimize processes, and engage stakeholders while fostering a collaborative environment.
Come Work With Us
Are you an aspiring Team Lead in Finance with 5+ years of experience, eager to make an impact? We’re looking for a full-time Team Lead to join our Finance Team in Munich! If you are passionate about leading a team, improving operational excellence and are keen to have a broad range of responsibilities in a collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you!
About Us
Netlight provides a full range of premium IT-consulting services at the forefront of the digital industry and stands out for its product- and technology-independent expertise in a wide range of industries and clients. We are a network organization of more than 2,000 role models making digital leaders successful in their business-critical IT projects. Netlight has been awarded as a top employer several times, as well as for growth, continued profitability, and engagement for diversity, equity and inclusion within the IT industry. Today we are growing across the world, currently with 14 active international offices.
As a network organization, our way of working is based on leveraging competence, allowing us to benefit from our collective expertise, beyond the ability of the individual. Netlight is built on trust and responsibility.
We Are Looking For You
We're seeking a vibrant individual with entrepreneurial spirit and a business-driven mindset for a full-time (100%) Team Lead Finance position based in Munich. You'll be part of our dynamic Finance team working regionally as well as across most functions, where collaboration and mutual support are key values.
At Netlight, you'll thrive in a high-paced, ever-changing environment within our value-driven network organization. Your strong business sense and practical approach will help you shape the future of Finance, directly contributing to our success.
Be part of growing Netlight.
Your Role
This role encompasses a broad spectrum of compliance and financial leadership responsibilities, including:
Team Leadership: Lead and inspire the Munich-based Finance team, empowering them to achieve excellence and deliver meaningful impact.
Financial Reporting & Compliance: Oversee the preparation of high-quality financial reports while ensuring compliance and robust financial controls across regional offices.
Process Optimization: Drive the optimization of financial processes, enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and adaptability to meet the demands of a dynamic business environment.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with local and global teams to align finance strategies with broader organizational objectives.
Stakeholder Engagement: Actively contribute to quarterly and annual reviews, providing insights and recommendations to key stakeholders.
Leadership Culture: Foster a coaching-focused, feedback-driven environment that supports team growth and development.
Qualifications
- University degree with focus on Finance or a related field
- 5+ years of experience within the area of Finance, ideally with exposure to shared services across multiple locations
- 2+ years of proven leadership experience; you have successfully led, developed, and enabled teams
- Extensive experience in finance with a focus on cross-border activities within the DACH region
- Profound knowledge of German financial regulations and practices (HGB, German tax laws); familiarity with Swiss or Austrian financial legislation is an advantage
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships across diverse teams and stakeholders
- Fluency in German and English (written and spoken)
- A forward-thinking approach that thrives in change and fosters innovation
You are
- An empathic and engaging leader.
- Detail-oriented, analytical and structured with a strong understanding of finance and broader business contexts.
- A collaborative and confident communicator who builds trust easily within local and global teams.
- Strategic and solution-oriented in your approach to challenges.
- Entrepreneurial and self-driven, comfortable taking initiative in new areas and working independently.
What we offer
- Exciting, international work environment with continuous personal development opportunities
- Long-term career path with regular evaluation, mentorship, coaching, and knowledge-sharing culture
- Collaboration with a dynamic, supportive Finance team in Munich as well as our global Finance Team
- Deutschlandticket
- Phone & laptop, also for private use
- Yoga & gym
- 30 vacation days
- Mental health & parental support offerings
- Regular team events, offsites etc.
- Opportunities for networking and career exploration within the company
If you’re interested in joining our team, please send your updated CV.
If we find that your profile matches what we are looking for, you will hear from us within two weeks of applying.
