Head of Financial Systems Transformation
Description
Taxfix is an AI-first company that simplifies tax filing for millions of users. We are seeking a Head of Financial Systems Transformation to lead the modernization of our finance processes and systems, integrating AI and automation across the finance infrastructure. This role involves defining the strategic roadmap, overseeing ERP configurations, and ensuring compliance and scalability. You will collaborate with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to drive transformation and build a best-in-class financial systems architecture. The ideal candidate has deep finance and technology expertise, with a track record of leading complex system implementations.
Requirements
- 10+ years of relevant experience spanning finance operations and finance systems such as billing platforms or payments infrastructure, with deep ERP implementation and change expertise, and proven ownership of technological systems across high-stakes, time-sensitive change projects and workflow automation in multi-entity environments
- Proven experience integrating, migrating or upgrading ERP platforms with multiple vendors and strategic partners, e.g. with focus on subscription systems - you understand order-to-cash and revenue recognition at a system level, not just conceptually
- Track record owning AP/AR automation and treasury system implementations, including integration design
- Genuine fluency with AI in a finance context - you know how to separate hype from leverage and have built automation that stood the test of time
- Strong controllership knowledge across accounting close, consolidation, VAT, inter-company, and cash management
- Familiarity with governance and controls landscape, audit readiness and reporting standards of a scaled, institutionally mature organization
- Builder's instinct: you see fragility in a process and feel compelled to fix it - with systems, automation, or both
- Professional technical qualifications matter (CPA, ACCA, or equivalent standards in finance - or engineering); strong practical experience and demonstrated results delivery carry equal weight
Experience Level
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Benefits
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.
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.
📍 Life in Berlin
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Population
3.6M
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Quality of Life
8.0
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English Friendly
9.0
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Tech Scene
9.0
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International
10.0
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Public Transport
9.0
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Bikeability
9.0
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Air Quality
6.0
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Green Spaces
7.0
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Car Free
8.0
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About Berlin
- •Creative and tech hub
- •Diverse neighborhoods
- •Excellent public transport
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Climate
- •Continental climate
- •Cold winters
- •Mild summers
- •Four distinct seasons
❄️Jan: 0°C☀️Jul: 19°C📅Avg: 10°C
☀️1625 sunshine hours/year
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Safety
- •Generally safe
- •Higher petty crime than Munich
- •Some areas less safe at night
Overall:7.0
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Healthcare
- •Good hospital network
- •Charité is world-renowned
- •Wait times can vary
Quality: 9.0Access: 8.0
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Culture
- •World-class museums
- •Vibrant art scene
- •Rich history
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Nightlife
- •Famous club scene
- •Diverse nightlife
- •24/7 culture
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Recreation
- •Many parks
- •Lakes
- •Tiergarten
- •Active outdoor scene
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Cost of Living
- •More affordable than Munich
- •Prices rising rapidly
- •Still cheaper than many European capitals
🏠 Rent (1BR center):€1231
⚡ Utilities:€220
🛒 Groceries:€280
🍽️ Dining out:€16
Europe's leading AI-native financial platform for digital tax filing, operating across Germany, the UK, and Spain. Founded in 2016 in Berlin, Taxfix has facilitated 8+ million tax returns and returned €4.5+ billion in refunds. The mobile-first platform guides users through tax filing via an intuitive Q&A flow or connects them with certified tax advisors through the Expert Service. The Taxfix Group includes three brands — Taxfix, Steuerbot, and TaxScouts (rebranded to Taxfix in September 2025) — serving employees, students, retirees, freelancers, and landlords. Backed by $330M in venture funding and valued at $1B+ since April 2022, the company employs ~400 professionals from 50+ nationalities.
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Your situation in Germany
The default for anyone single, divorced or widowed.
Only changes the church tax rate — 8% in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg, 9% everywhere else.
Childless employees over 23 pay a higher Pflegeversicherung (care insurance) rate.