We are looking for people who love building operational excellence from the ground up. As the Head of Finance Delivery Center, you will play a pivotal role in establishing and leading a dynamic, client-focused financial service center. This position is not currently a people manager role and does not involve leading a team, but it requires extensive collaboration with and management of a diverse group of stakeholders. At Creative Dock, we embrace innovation and agility, ensuring that the Finance Delivery Center operates with the highest standards of quality and flexibility.
Why join Creative Dock Group
We are proud of our informal atmosphere. We maintain a flat structure, and the working environment is shaped around project teams. We believe in career development. All that matters are your skills and desire to learn more. No diploma will ever secure you a place at Creative Dock.
What we offer
- Five weeks of paid leave.
- Flexible working hours & home office.
- Contribution to sports card for you and your family.
- Partially funded online psychotherapy
- The facilities and know-how of the largest venture builder in the world.
What we need from the Head of Finance Delivery Center
Finance Delivery Center Establishment
- Develop and lead a centralized Finance Delivery Center tailored to meet client ventures' unique needs.
- Ensure service quality, consistency, and resilience across diverse markets.
Venture Financial Support
- Oversee all financial operations for ventures, including setup, financial reporting, forecasting, and customized operational finance solutions.
Accounting Services Management
- Coordinate accounting services by managing both in-house teams and third-party providers based on market and venture requirements.
Financial Controlling and Reporting
- Supervise cash-flow reporting, financial actuals, and compliance controls for client ventures to ensure transparency and accuracy.
Finance Operations Oversight
- Manage financial operations such as POs, payments, travel expenses, and corporate card usage to streamline finance processes across ventures.
Legal and Regulatory Coordination
- Collaborate with legal teams to ensure compliant entity setup and adherence to regulations in new markets.
Stakeholder Management
- Maintain strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring seamless operations and adherence to high service standards.
Necessary skills and experiences
- Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Proven experience (5+ years) in finance, accounting, or related fields, with at least 3+ years in leadership roles managing multi-entity finance functions.
- Expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance with GAAP/IFRS.
- Strong project management and stakeholder collaboration skills.
- Knowledge of international legal and financial regulations.
- Experience in delivery centers or shared services environments is a plus.
- Fluency in English (Czech and German proficiency is a plus).
- Location: Prague, Berlin, or Munich.
Soft Skills
- Resilient and adaptable in dynamic environments.
- Exceptional leadership and team management abilities.
- Strategic thinker with meticulous attention to detail.
Hiring Process
- Screening phone call with the recruiter.
- Interview with the CFO and leadership team.
- Bootcamp (A case Study task followed by half a day spent with your potential team – we want to see how you work and hear your questions about Creative Dock).
Equal Opportunity Employer
Creative Dock is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We only work on projects we personally believe in and products that transform people’s lives positively. Are you interested? Get in touch.
Creative Dock
We believe that ideas matter.
Our core business is creation by doing.