Head of Finance

About Prewave

Make a Real Difference

At Prewave, we are dedicated to making a positive impact on the world. Our innovative AI solutions help businesses identify and predict global supply chain risks. Our aim is to make supply chains more resilient, transparent and sustainable. By doing this we help companies to ensure fair working conditions, eliminate child labour, reduce waste and promote sustainable practices across global supply chains.

Trusted by Global Industry Leaders

Prewave proudly partners with industry leaders such as BMW, Kärcher, Hilti, PwC, and Porsche. Our supply chain superintelligence helps navigate complex supply chain challenges, ensuring operational integrity and enhancing market leadership.

We are looking for a Head of Finance (f/m/d) to join us on this exciting journey in one of our hubs: Vienna, Munich, London, Dublin, Paris.

Your mission

• Lead and develop Prewave's finance team, fostering a high-performance and collaborative culture.

• Own budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning to support company growth.

• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, compliance, and audit readiness.

• Partner with the Founders and leadership team to shape strategic decisions with financial insights.

• Optimise cash flow management and oversee treasury, working capital, and funding requirements.

• Build scalable finance processes and systems as the company expands. 

• Collaborate with HR, Legal, and Business Operations teams to ensure financial best practices across the organisation.

• Support fundraising activities and investor relations when required.

Your profile

• 10+ years of progressive finance experience, with 3+ years in a senior leadership role

• Ideally your experience has been gained in SaaS, scale-ups, or other fast-paced environments where you had the opportunity to build and shape the finance function.

• A leader who cultivates talent, fosters growth, and builds high-performing teams.

• Strong background in FP&A, accounting, and financial operations as well as building out reporting and business intelligence systems.

• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach - comfortable switching between big-picture strategy and detailed execution.

• Experienced in international finance, multi-entity accounting, and compliance.

• Ideally experience with managing investors and orchestrating funding rounds (Venture Capital, Private Equity, etc.)

• Skilled communicator, able to influence cross-functional stakeholders with clarity and impact.

• Experience building and maintaining a modern and efficient finance tech stack. Strong bias for automation and data integrity.

• Passionate about technology, innovation, and building sustainable business practices.

What we offer you

• Competitive Compensation and Benefits: Your expertise matters to us. In line with the IT Collective Agreement, we offer a competitive package starting at EUR 4,485 gross per month, with the final compensation reflecting your qualifications, experience, and the responsibilities of the position.

• Inclusive and Supportive Work Environment: Join a dynamic team in a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering a workplace where all backgrounds, identities, and experiences are valued. Your voice is important here.

• Work-Life Balance: Your well-being matters. Enjoy flexible working hours and options for working from home to promote a healthy balance between your professional and personal life. 

What our employees love:

• Celebrate Your Birthday: Enjoy an extra vacation day to make your birthday special.

• Health and Wellness Initiatives: Benefit from our Eversports partnership, mental health support, shiatsu sessions, and regular health check-ups.

• Training and Development: Access company-wide German and soft skills training and work with your manager on your personal growth plan.

• Engaging Team Events: Join us for cheese tastings, ping-pong tournaments, company dinners, seasonal celebrations, and more.

• Office Snacks and Fruits: Stay energised with a variety of snacks and fresh fruits available in the office.

• Your Device of Choice: Windows, MacOS, or Linux – pick your preferred setup.

About us

We, at Prewave, take pride in encouraging and ensuring a sustainable, transparent and resilient supply chain for all. In our platform, our clients can utilise several tools to understand, analyse and anticipate any risks coming their way. We are using AI technologies to identify and predict these risks. 
 
Our passion for more ethical business practices carried us to be one of top 10 startups in Austria in 2022 by LinkedIn, the best idea spot in 2023, and #7 in best startups list in Austria in 2024 by Trend Magazine. 
 
We are based in Vienna, Austria, and we already have our first office in Paris. We enjoy our work with our team members from all around the world. We are a huge community from more than 35 nationalities already, and counting 
 
If you crave to belong to a fast-moving and diverse environment, we are one click away. Let's start chatting

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