Vice President Finance (all genders) - #2117324

Hrs As a Company

HRS, a pioneer in business travel, aims to elevate every stay through innovative technology. With over 50 years of experience, their digital platform, driven by ProcureTech, TravelTech, and FinTech, transforms how companies and travelers Stay, Work, and Pay.

ProcureTech digitally revolutionizes lodging procurement, connecting corporations and suppliers in a cutting-edge ecosystem. This enables seamless efficiency and automation, surpassing travelers' expectations.

TravelTech redefines the online lodging experience, offering personalized content from selection to check-in, ensuring an unparalleled journey for corporate travelers.

In FinTech, HRS introduces advancements like mobile banking and digital payments, turning corporate back offices into touchless lodging enablers, eliminating legacy cost barriers. The innovative 2-click book-to-pay feature streamlines interactions for travelers and hoteliers.

Combining these technology propositions, HRS unlocks exponential catalyst effects. Their data-driven focus delivers value-added services and high-return network effects, creating substantial customer value.

HRS's exponential growth since 1972 serves over 35% of the global Fortune 500 and leading hotel chains.

Join our tribe of intrapreneurs to shape the future of business travel, empowered by a culture of growth and setting new industry standards worldwide.

BUSINESS UNIT

At HRS, Finance shall be more than just a department—it's the backbone of our business triumphs. It's the fuel that powers streamlined financial management and meticulous control, supporting every aspect of our operations. From Financial and Cash Flow Management, to Accounting, Long-Term Financing, Tax Management, Investment Strategy, Purchasing, Controlling, Budgeting, Forecasting, and comprehensive Financial Reporting and Analysis. In an ideal scenario, Finance is not just crunching numbers but act as strategic partners who advise and challenge the CEO, Business Unit Leaders, and Managers in their pivotal decisions.

Operating as a shared service across the vast HRS Group landscape, the team of approximately 40 experts thrives on collaboration. Guided by the CFO and his adept Management Team, they are all about efficiency through standardized workflows and leverage cutting-edge decision-making tools and principle-based insights to bolster the company´s resilience in times of rapid change.

POSITION

Join HRS Group as Vice President Finance (all genders) and lead the transformation of our financial landscape. In this pivotal role, you will oversee Accounting, Treasury, Tax and Controlling, ensuring global financial standards are upheld across the Group. You will drive strategic finance initiatives, improve business processes, and champion digitalization to elevate financial performance.

This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of a fast-growing, international tech company—while accelerating your own leadership journey. We are looking for a strategic finance executive with sharp analytical capabilities, a pragmatic mindset, and the agility to lead through complexity and change. You should be a compelling communicator, able to foster cross-functional collaboration across geographies and challenge senior leadership constructively—including our Managing Directors, CEO, and CFO.

CHALLENGE

Financial Leadership

• Lead and evolve the functions of Accounting, Treasury, Tax, and Controlling across the group.
• Define and implement long-term financial strategies, optimizing capital allocation and driving sustainable growth.
• Transform and mentor the current Controlling team to align with strategic business goals.
  
  

Strategic Business Partnering

• Drive financial steering of the organization, promoting a business-oriented, consultative mindset.
• Act as a trusted partner to business units, enabling data-driven decision-making.
  
  

Execution & Reporting

• Oversee group-wide planning, controlling, and reporting processes.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly and annual accounts for over 30 global subsidiaries.
• Define and implement key KPIs to monitor and manage business performance.
  
  

Operational Excellence

• Set and monitor group-wide financial targets and develop measures to achieve them.
• Support company-wide initiatives to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Prepare executive-level presentations and recommendations for the Management Board and other committees.
  
  

Process & Systems Improvement

• Enhance monthly closing, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the global ERP and finance IT landscape, ensuring consistency and compliance.
  
  

Performance & KPI Management

• Analyze and optimize key financial metrics, processes, and infrastructure.
  
  

Stakeholder Management

• Manage relationships with external partners including auditors, tax advisors, and banks.
  
  

FOR THIS EXCITING MISSION YOU ARE EQUIPPED WITH...

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Business Administration (Master’s or MBA preferred).
• 5+ years in financial leadership, including Controlling and FP&A roles.
• Proven experience in a similar leadership role in a tech/SaaS or high-growth environment.
  
  

Skills & Expertise

• Deep understanding of finance IT tools (e.g., S/4HANA).
• Solid knowledge of HGB and IFRS.
• Strong strategic thinking and data-driven decision-making skills.
  
  

Leadership & Collaboration

• Demonstrated ability to lead high-performing, distributed teams.
• Hands-on, proactive mindset with strong change management and transformation capabilities.
• Experience advising and partnering with business units and markets.
  
  

Personal Attributes

• Highly motivated, forward-thinking, and assertive.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, evolving environments.
  
  

Language Requirements

• Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken.
  
  

PERSPECTIVE

What Success Looks Like: Within your first 6 months, you will have optimized financial structures, improved forecasting accuracy, and introduced a more strategic financial planning approach.

Why Join Us? Be part of a global team shaping the future of business travel. At HRS Group, you'll experience an entrepreneurial environment that values ownership, innovation, and impact. With over 900 colleagues across the globe, we foster a culture of agility, collaboration and continuous growth. Your ideas matter—and your work will directly contribute to building smarter, more sustainable travel solutions for our clients.

LOCATION, MOBILITY, INCENTIVE

This role is based in Cologne or Berlin office.

The attractive remuneration is in line with the market and, in addition to a fixed monthly salary, all necessary work equipment and mobility, will also include an annual bonus.