Business Operations & Finance Lead

Business Operations & Finance Lead (60-100%)
The role
You will be the financial and operational engine of a lean, fast-moving agency. Beyond keeping things running, you will bring analytical rigor to business performance: tracking budgets, monitoring project margins, and giving leadership the clarity they need to make sharp decisions. Think business controller with a strong operational dimension. You ensure not only visibility, but also execution discipline across projects and financial processes.
Own business analytics and financial reporting, track project margins, monitor budgets, and provideleadership with clear, actionable insights
Ensure projects are well-structured and running smoothly, in close collaboration with the project management team
Support budgeting for pitches and proposals, and contribute to commercially sound decision-making
Maintain a clear overview of revenues, costs, and project profitability
Ensure invoicing discipline, payment tracking, and overall cash visibility
Review contracts and ensure alignment with client procurement and commercial requirements
Support team alignment, conduct selected 1:1s, and assist with hiring and onboarding when needed
Participate selectively in client meetings and contribute to scope and pricing discussions
Ensure governance and internal processes are consistently applied across projects and operations
What you bring
5-10 years of experience in business controlling, operations, finance, or a similar role, ideally in an agency, consulting, or project-based environment
Strong analytical mindset, comfortable structuring data, tracking performance, and translating numbers into actionable insights
Solid financial understanding: budgeting, margin analysis, cash flow tracking, invoicing
Hands-on, pragmatic, and solution oriented. You make things happen without overcomplicating them
Structured and rigorous when needed, but never purely administrative
High ownership, accountability, and comfort in fast-paced, evolving environments
Excellent communication skills in German and English
Able to move fluidly between operational detail and strategic big picture
Why you'll love it
Direct collaboration with senior leadership in a truly entrepreneurial environment
High visibility and real impact: you will shape how the business operates, not just manage it
Exposure to top-tier clients and exciting projects across industries
A lean, high-impact environment with strong ownership and accountability
Flexible workload, shaped around your profile and availability jidd4dc7e0a jit0521a jiy26a