Head of Finance

About the company

Education is the most powerful lever for driving the transition to a sustainable society. That's why we've built a university dedicated to educating and empowering the change-makers of tomorrow. We offer accredited degree programs designed to equip learners with 21st-century competencies while providing access to a world-class network of experts to maximize their impact.

As a remote-first institution, we use technology and AI to enable flexible, personalized learning - accessible from anywhere in the world.

We are proud to be the first EdTech startup in Europe with a fully state-recognized university license and to be ranked among the Top 20 EdTech startups globally.

We believe that transforming education requires rethinking how we teach. At Tomorrow University, we move beyond the traditional, teacher-centered approach and embrace a student-centric learning model. Our goal is to equip learners with the essential skills and mindset needed to create global impact, supported by a vast network of change-makers.

At Tomorrow University, we leverage science and technology to enhance learning while fostering a global community for continuous growth and impact. Our students learn by applying their knowledge to real-world challenges and engaging with world-class educators, mentors, and partners from around the globe.

Be aware that all of our positions are completely Remote but our working hours are Central European Time (+/- 2h)

About the role

This is a full-time, remote-first role with optional on-site meetings in Berlin and an immediate start. We are an impact-driven EdTech scale-up delivering accredited online BA and MA programmes across two legal entities, combining rapid operational growth with a mission to teach future-ready skills centered on sustainability. We are building an investment-grade finance function and are seeking a strategic, hands-on leader to head Finance & Business Operations.

Reporting directly to the COO (currently covering CFO responsibilities part-time), you will lead the Finance & Accounting Manager from day one and shape the future finance organisation, including the hiring plan as we scale. You will own FP&A, financial controls, treasury, and investor-ready reporting, and act as the finance lead for legal and compliance matters with material business impact. The role blends strategic design of scalable finance processes and systems with hands-on responsibility for planning, controlling, and complex accounting issues. Daily bookkeeping is managed by the accounting team, while you oversee overall outcomes, escalations, and complex cases.

Your main tasks will include:

• Leading and developing the finance function by coaching the Finance & Accounting Manager and coordinating external advisors for tax, payroll and audits.
• Owning monthly, quarterly and annual close governance to ensure consistent, timely and high-quality financial closes and reporting packs.
• Building and operating FP&A, including dynamic forecasts, scenario planning, variance analysis and monthly business reviews with leadership.
• Driving treasury and cash management through liquidity forecasting, payroll funding and optimisation of bank and payment flows.
• Actively supporting cash-flow optimisation beyond equity by evaluating and implementing non-equity financing options such as revenue-based financing, venture debt, factoring and other working-capital solutions.
• Building business cases, assessing cost of capital and coordinating negotiations and due diligence with lenders and legal advisors.
• Preparing investor-ready reporting and maintaining due-diligence-ready documentation by leading finance-side due diligence coordination and preparing materials for potential funding or strategic partnership processes.
• Owning finance-related legal topics, including intercompany governance and accounting policies, finance inputs to partnership and supplier contracts, and coordination with external legal counsel on tax and contract risk mitigation; with the opportunity to expand into HR financial governance (headcount planning, payroll controls) as the function grows.
• Owning revenue operations and revenue-recognition logic, including subscription billing, Stripe reconciliation and failed-payment processes.
• Leading process and systems improvements such as automation, imports/exports and reporting pipelines to scale finance operations.
• Taking ownership of critical accounting escalations, including intercompany bookings, AR/AP edge cases and year-end preparations.

What success looks like in your first 6–12 months

• Investment-grade monthly closes delivered consistently within agreed SLAs.
• A reliable, repeatable cash-forecasting and liquidity-management process trusted by leadership.
• A due-diligence-ready financial pack and documented controls in place for potential funding or strategic-partner processes.
• A clear finance organisation model and hiring plan aligned with business growth.

What we are looking for:

• 5+ years of experience in finance, controlling, accounting or consulting, ideally in startups or scale-ups; experience in SaaS or education is a plus.
• Proven leadership experience, including managing people and coordinating external advisors.
• Hands-on FP&A and modelling skills, with the ability to build models yourself and fully own the outputs.
• Experience preparing investor reporting and supporting financial due diligence; experience on either the startup or investor side of an equity round is a strong advantage.
• Strong technical skills, including advanced Google Sheets / Excel modelling; practical experience with DATEV, Stripe and Spendesk is desirable, and familiarity with data tools (BigQuery/SQL, Looker Studio) is a plus.
• Fluent English is required. German is nice to have but not mandatory, as we prioritise English capability and the ability to collaborate with German advisors.
• An ownership mindset, a pragmatic problem-solver and a strong communicator who can translate finance into business decisions.

What Matters to Us

We're looking for people who thrive in a dynamic, mission-driven environment. These traits are especially important to us:

• Ownership & Independence – You take initiative and get things done
• Collaborative Mindset – You enjoy working across teams and disciplines
• Clear & Thoughtful Communication – You know how to adapt your message to different audiences
• Integrity, Curiosity & Growth – You're honest, open-minded, and always looking to learn
• Proactivity & Drive – You bring energy and momentum to your work
• Commitment to Execution – You don't just dream big—you make things happen
• Passion for Sustainability, Entrepreneurship & Technology – You care deeply about building a better future

Perks & Benefits

Work from anywhere, anytime

You will work fully remote, with the option to use our attractive Berlin office for onboarding, team days and occasional alignment meetings—office presence is a benefit, not a requirement. We offer flexible hours compatible with European time zones, and our work culture gives you the freedom to design your day. If you ever need a change of scenery, we provide a co-working budget so you can connect and collaborate from wherever you are.

Grow with us

At Tomorrow University, we foster lifelong learning. You'll have access to our innovative programs and be part of a culture that encourages continuous growth, personally and professionally. You will have direct leadership responsibility with a visible impact.

Competitive compensation

For this entry-Head role, the target base salary is €70,000–€80,000 gross annually, with flexibility for exceptional candidates. Equity participation is available, with details discussed during the hiring process.

Advance your career with us

As the company scales, you'll have a clear path to expand your scope and seniority.

Travel the world together

Twice a year, we bring the whole team together for a week-long Workation somewhere in Europe, think bonding, brainstorming, and big ideas in beautiful places.

Time to recharge

You'll get 25 vacation days per year, plus public holidays based on your location.

Ready to shape the future of education and make an impact? Join us and help reimagine how we learn, grow, and build a better tomorrow.

At Tomorrow University, we believe in your potential, not your paperwork. Degrees are great, but your drive matters even more

Notice: This is a remote position based in Austria.