Finance Transformation Lead (d/f/m)

Our story:

Every year millions of people are either filing their taxes in fear or giving up on their tax refund altogether. We're working on fixing that. Our intuitive app enables anyone, regardless of education or background, to file their taxes with newfound confidence.

Spread across Germany, Spain, and the UK, the team at Taxfix Group with its brands Taxfix, Steuerbot, and TaxScouts, is a compassionate group of solution-finders. We speak our minds openly, and with over 400 professionals, including tax experts, developers, and IT security experts, we're rich in ideas and voices. The group has facilitated more than 3.5 billion euros in tax refunds for its customers since its founding in 2016.

Company Purpose:

Many individuals find taxes and finances complex, preventing them from taking control of their financial well-being. Taxfix is breaking down barriers by providing a fast, affordable, and user-friendly solution. With our mobile app, users can submit their tax returns quickly and easily, saving time and money compared to traditional methods. We empower individuals with valuable tax and financial knowledge, helping them maximize their refunds and make informed financial decisions.

Role:

As a Finance Transformation Lead at Taxfix, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of our group's financial operations. This is an individual contributor role that requires a hands-on mentality. You will obtain a holistic overview of the controllership (Accounting, Statutory Filing, Tax, Treasury, and International operations) and assist and/or be responsible for managing financial and transformational projects, managing statutory reporting, and becoming a reliable business partner for our group entities. Your attention to detail and analytical skills will contribute to the overall financial performance and strategic decision-making of the company.

Your responsibilities:



Project Management and Finance Transformation:

• Support projects such as helping new entities onboard onto our existing systems, internalizing accounts receivable, treasury system implementation, further standardization, automation, and documentation of core finance processes, and deeper integration of ERPs/NetSuite.

• Identify and manage finance transformation projects to improve efficiency and effectiveness in our group-wide accounting and finance processes.

• Manage and drive documentation of accounting processes to ensure accuracy and compliance with statutory filing requirements and enhance the internal control environment.

• Identify and implement process improvements, new system implementations, and related automation, also in connection with post-merger integration projects.

• Collaborate across G&A as well as company-wide, to drive cross-functional finance and drive the financial strategy and finance business process optimization.

Accounting, Tax, and Treasury:

• Act as a finance partner for our group subsidiaries, utilizing basic knowledge of core financial topics in an international context.

• Use general accounting knowledge (month-end closing, statutory accounts, GAAP compliance) to support the team.

• Maintain awareness of treasury, cash flow, and banking operations to engage in broader financial discussions.

• Have foundational VAT reporting and compliance knowledge to guide processes without handling them directly.

• Collaborate with central accounting and external auditors, using general accounting knowledge to support audits and address related queries.
  
  

Your profile:

• Experience in finance transformation with a focus on accounting and treasury functions.

• Hands-on mentality with a willingness to get involved in detailed financial tasks, as this is an IC (individual contributor) role.

• Strong project management and stakeholder management skills with a demonstrated ability to lead and manage financial projects in relation to transformation or post-merger integration.

• Ideally 4 - 6 years of experience in finance and/or accounting.

• Extensive knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting and modeling.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Hands-on mentality with a willingness to get involved in detailed financial tasks.

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in financial data management.

• Proficiency in using financial software and Microsoft Excel.

• Professional qualification (e.g., CPA, ACCA) is preferred but not required.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Adaptability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
  
  

Why Taxfix? 

• A chance to do meaningful, people-centric work with an international team of passionate professionals.

• Holistic well-being with free mental health coaching sessions and yoga.

• A monthly allowance to spend on an extensive range of services that you can use and roll over as flexibly as you like.

• Employee stock options for all employees—because everyone deserves to benefit from the success they help to create.

• Dedicated relocation and visa support for those who need it.

• 30 annual vacation days and flexible working hours.

• A generous learning budget to support your personal and professional development and guidance from our internal L&D experts.

• Work from abroad for up to six weeks every year. Just align with your team, and then enjoy your trip.

• Plenty of opportunities to socialise as a team. In addition to internal meetups, our international team hosts regular get-togethers—virtually and in person when possible.

• Free tax declaration filing, of course, through the Taxfix app—and internal support for all personal tax-related questions.

• Have a four-legged friend in your life? We’re happy to have dogs join us in the office.

Excited? So are we. Learn more about Team Taxfix on our blog and get a glimpse of our culture.

At Taxfix, we believe that incredible things happen when you have a wealth of perspectives and experiences. We're proudly committed to equal employment and development opportunities no matter your gender, race, religion, age, sexual orientation, colour, disability, or place of origin. To help mitigate any potential unconscious biases, we ask that you refrain from including your picture, age, or marital status on your CV. Let your experiences speak for themselves.

Not sure if you meet all the requirements for this role? Please apply anyway. You might bring something special to the team that we hadn't considered previously.