Finance Director

Blinkist connects people with powerful ideas from leading authors and experts to broaden perspectives, gain knowledge, and spark understanding in all areas of their life, both personal and professional.

Used by over 28 million people worldwide, Blinkist distills the key ideas from the most relevant, impactful books and podcasts. These can be read or listened to in 15-minute summaries, that we call Blinks.

Together with Go1, our parent brand, who gives organizations and their employees access to the largest curated e-learning library on the planet, we’re on a mission to reach one billion learners as we unlock positive potential through a love of learning. ✨

About the Role

Blinkist is a significant business unit of Go1 after its acquisition by Go1 in 2023. Together Blinkist and Go1 are working toward our shared goal of being the destination for lifelong learning. As we do this, we’re focusing on efficient B2C growth to bring more learners to our product.

Operationally, the Blinkist business is decoupled from Go1’s operational business, and therefore, we are looking for a Finance leader for the Blinkist business. Reporting to the Co-Founder of Blinkist and with dual reporting lines into the Go1 CFO to ensure connectivity, the Finance Director will be an integral part of the Blinkist Leadership Team.

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented senior Finance leader to join us forthis exciting period of our growth. The role will be based in Berlin, Germany, where Blinkist is headquartered. The role will lead a strong Finance team of 5 – running the accounting, finance operations, financial planning and analysis processes and will work closely with the Go1 group accounting and finance team.

While we’re remote-friendly, we like to work together in the office frequently and will prioritize candidates who’re based in Berlin and willing to work from our office 1-3 days a week.

A few notes:

• Check out the interview process for this position here: https://jobs.blinkist.com/a7n
• Please submit your CV in English

What You’ll Do

• Oversee the full range of accounting functions, ensuring the accuracy of monthly end close and financial reporting according to the timetable agreed with the group finance leadership team
• Develop robust financial models to support strategic planning, including revenue forecasts, expense management, and profitability analysis
• Assist with year-end audits, tax returns, and preparation of financial statements
• Create internal and external financial reports, as well as non-financial key performance indicators (KPIs) that guide business decisions and strategic initiatives
• Implement effective accounting processes and controls that enhance efficiency and support business growth
• Organize and analyze financial and operational data to develop clear, concise reports, and dashboards that provide insights for business planning
• Simplify complex accounting and financial concepts, translating them into actionable insights for non-financial partners
• Collaborate directly with vendors, partners, and internal teams to support business objectives
• Research and identify areas for improvement within accounting and finance workflows to increase productivity and scalability
• Develop and maintain scalable accounting workflows and procedures, ensuring they align with the company’s rapid growth trajectory
• Partner with the group accounting and finance team to support the parent company’s consolidated book close and financial reporting
• Coach and develop the finance team and promote a transparent and productive work environment
• Support ad hoc projects with the finance team as the key stakeholder.

What You Need to Have 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or related field.
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in finance, including 3+ years’ leadership role. B2C industry experience is a plus.
• A solid understanding and experience with accounting functions. Experience in leading a team in month-end close is necessary.
• Ability to manage and develop the annual budget and strong skills in financial analysis.
• Full working proficiency in German and English.
• Experience working in a company with international operations.
• Self-starter able to perform effectively in independent and team settings.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Why Blinkist/Go1
Our unique culture of empowerment, mutual respect, and transparency has always been our defining characteristic. We support each other and carve out opportunities for every individual to develop and grow. We strongly believe that diversity powers innovation, thus we celebrate and support our differences, providing equal opportunities for employment and career growth. We embrace a flexible, remote-friendly way of working that supports different needs and lifestyles.

These are some of our most valued benefits:

• 30 PTO days + Wellbeing days + Learning days
• Flexible approach to work
• Monthly work-from-home or transport reimbursement
• One time work from home office set up budget
• Employee Stock Option Plan
• Unlimited access to the Go1 Learning Hub and Blinkist app
• Professional development fund
• Volunteer leave to give back to the community
• Family planning & parental leave, plus support for parents returning to work
• Wellness initiatives and an Employee Assistance Program

By joining our team in Berlin, you’ll have access to our modern office space in Neukölln and enjoy healthy plant-based meals prepared fresh every day by our very own chef. 🥑

Apply Now

If we’ve captured your interest and you want to take part in changing the world through the power of ideas – apply now and tell us what got you excited about this opportunity.

We look forward to hearing from you! ☀️

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