Develop and implement long-term financial strategies to support EIT RawMaterials’ business transformation and financial sustainability goals.
Lead financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting processes across all legal entities in the organisation.
Evaluate and revise financial sustainability targets and income generation models.
Advise senior leadership and the Board on financial performance, risks, and strategic opportunities.
Define and track financial KPIs, e.g., share of non-EIT income sources (target ≥50% by 2028), operational cost savings (target ≥10% within 2 years), and return-on-investment benchmarks for co-funded projects.
Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, including dashboards and management reports.
Prepare and present financial reports to senior management, providing insights and recommendations for decision-making.
Review and restructure existing processes to support service delivery and investment activities.
Identify financial inefficiencies and lead initiatives to enhance productivity and quality.

Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; professional certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CFA) strongly preferred.
12+ years of progressive financial leadership, ideally in multi-jurisdictional or EU-funded organisations.
Proven experience with EU funding frameworks (Horizon Europe, FSMA models and other investment mechanisms) and public-private co-funding structures.
Strong knowledge of IFRS, EU VAT/tax law, transfer pricing, and audit practices.
Extensive experience working within the German financial system, including DATEV, knowledge of national accounting standards, regulatory requirements, tax frameworks and compliance obligations.
Demonstrated success in leading finance teams through transformation and digitalisation.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present financial insights to Boards and non-financial stakeholders.

Commitment to Diversity: EIT RawMaterials is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of background.

Head of Finance

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