Head of Finance

About Userlane

Userlane is an leading Digital Adoption Platform that empowers organizations to understand and improve the value of their technology investments. Working with some of the world's most recognisable enterprises, Userlane identifies and eliminates adoption barriers across software applications. The Userlane Adoption Suite helps enterprises deliver employees and customers a more engaging, rewarding, and productive software experience while realizing the full value of their software investments.

About the role

As our Head of Finance, you will be at the heart of our financial strategy and operations. You’ll lead a small finance team, scale efficient financial processes, and work closely with our leadership team to drive sustainable growth. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and enjoys both hands-on execution and strategic planning.

Your Responsibilities

• Own financial strategy & planning: Develop and execute financial strategies to support our growth and scalability.
• Financial operations & controlling: Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial reporting.
• Accounting & compliance: Ensure accurate financial records, manage audits, and ensure tax and regulatory compliance (IFRS/HGB).
• Investor & stakeholder relations: Provide key financial insights to investors, executives, and external stakeholders.
• Scaling financial processes: Optimize and automate financial workflows using well known financial SaaS tools.
• Legal operations: Oversee contract management, ensure compliance with financial regulations, and collaborate with legal counsel on key business agreements.
• Cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with our Go-to-market, Operations and R&D teams to drive financial efficiency and profitability.

Your Profile

• Experience: Minimum 3-5 years of experience in finance, controlling, and/or financial modelling, ideally in a high-growth SaaS, tech startup/scale-up or VC environment.
• Leadership: Ability to lead and develop finance teams in a fast-paced setting.
• Expertise: Strong knowledge of financial modeling, cash flow management, and ideally SaaS metrics (ARR, LTV, CAC).
• Tech-savvy: Experience with financial tools like QuickBooks, Xero, Datev, Netsuite, or similar.
• Analytical mindset: Ability to translate complex financial data into strategic business insights.
• Hands-on mentality: Willingness to get into the details while keeping the bigger picture in mind.
• Languages: Fluent in both German and English.
• Location: Based in or around Munich

What's in for you

• Ownership: We trust you to take initiative, drive meaningful projects, bring your ideas to life, and truly shape your role.
• Flexibility: Balance remote work with in-person collaboration in our award-winning Munich office designed for teamwork, events, and the occasional after-work get-together.
• Speed: We move quickly, make decisions efficiently, and give you the space to experiment and iterate.
• Technology: Work with AI-driven solutions and use the newest technology to be impactful in your role.
• Community: Join an international team of over 20 nationalities who collaborate, support each other, and celebrate wins together.
• Benefits: From health and wellness programs to team events and unique perks, we invest in your personal and professional growth.

We're looking forward to hearing from you!