About the role: What's in the Box

As the Director of Finance for the DACH region, you will be a core member of the markets Executive Leadership Team (CLT), serving as the financial custodian & strategic co-pilot to the business. You will own the full P&L, Balance Sheet, & Cashflow for the region, driving the end-to-end financial planning process. This is a strategic yet hands-on leadership role, requiring a strong blend of technical expertise, people management, & influencing skills to maximize profit & champion value creation across a complex network of stakeholders.

What youll do: The Recipe

• Team Leadership: Lead, coach, & mentor a high-performing team of Finance professionals, fostering a culture of accountability & continuous improvement while setting the strategic objectives for the local Finance function.
• Partner with the Business: Function as the primary Finance Business Partner to the DACH & Global CLT, utilizing financial insights to influence critical business decisions, ensure profit maximization, & develop the mid- to long-term strategic plan for the region.
• Financial Planning & Reporting: Orchestrate the end-to-end financial planning & forecasting (FP&A) process, delivering board-level financial reporting & strategic insights that translate complex data into clear, actionable business recommendations.
• Operational Ownership: Oversee the daily operations of DACH Accounting, Controlling, FP&A, & Finance BI, acting as the accountable owner for all internal & external financial reporting in accordance with IFRS & HGB.
• Cost Management: Establish & maintain the weekly cost management & reporting framework, continuously optimizing structures for enhanced data integrity, efficiency, & real-time decision support for the DACH business.
• Global Alignment: Serve as a key interface to global shared service functions (Tax, Treasury, AP) & work with the Global Finance team to expand & apply best practices across the finance & control landscape.

What youll bring: The Ingredients

• Leadership Experience: Multiple years of progressive leadership experience, ideally within a matrix organization & across multiple Finance domains, demonstrating strong & consistent values.
• Executive Collaboration: Proven experience in managing C-level stakeholders at both the local & global level, with the ability to communicate & present critical, highly complex information effectively to all levels.
• Financial Expertise: Highly fluent in P&Ls, Balance Sheets, & Cash Flow statements, able to explain dynamics & risk throughout the organization.
• Business Impact: A proven, tangible track record of contributing to a large businesss profitability & growth performance.
• Domain Knowledge: Exceptional understanding of supply chain & marketing dynamics within a Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) business context.
• Budgeting & Systems: Extensive experience with large-scale budgeting & business planning, & fluency in financial systems & processes with a strong focus on efficiency.

What we offer: The Toppings

Compensation & Financial Wellbeing

• Youll receive a competitive salary package, including a HelloFresh-subsidized pension scheme.
• Enjoy savings on your weekly HelloFresh box.

Health & Wellbeing

• Support your mental wellbeing with access to platforms like Headspace & Spill.
• Stay active with 24/7 office gym access, a discounted Urban Sports Club membership, & other wellbeing resources.

Flexibility & Work-Life

• Balance your life with our flexible hybrid model.
• Recharge with sabbatical leave options in addition to standard time off.
• Get to work with ease through sustainable travel perks & transportation benefits.

Career & Development

• Embrace "Learning Never Stops" with internal training, the HelloFresh Academy, & a dedicated budget for German language courses.

Culture & Environment

• Enjoy tasty in-office meal deals & fresh food options.
• We support working families with parent-friendly policies, an in-office kids corner, & an on-site babysitter.

Are you the missing ingredient? If this sounds like a tasty opportunity, wed be excited to hear from you. We aim to review your profile & respond within 5 business days.