Head of Group Reporting & Accounting (m/f/d)

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As a Head of Group Reporting & Accounting, you will be responsible for the external financial reporting of our publicly listed Group on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange's Prime Standard while leading our Accounting organisation. Joining a fast-growing international business with short decision-making paths, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our finance function by driving the automation and AI-enabled transformation of our accounting and reporting processes, creating a scalable platform that supports our continued growth. Beyond technical excellence, you enjoy developing people, driving change, and delivering exceptional results together with your teams, taking pride in building and empowering high-performing teams. In this highly visible role, you will work closely with the Executive Board, Audit Committee, external auditors, Technology teams, and business stakeholders, acting as a trusted partner on complex accounting matters, international expansion, and capital allocation. This is a unique opportunity that combines high ambitions and entrepreneurial freedom with genuine transformation. Rather than simply maintaining existing processes, you will challenge, simplify, and elevate them in a hands-on leadership capacity from day one. This position is permanent and based in Munich.WHAT YOU'LL DO

Lead the timely and high-quality preparation of the Group's consolidated monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements under IFRS, as well as the statutory financial statements of our German entities under HGB

Prepare the notes to the consolidated financial statements, the combined management report, and other capital market-related financial reports

Act as the primary contact for our external auditors and lead all year-end closing and audit processes

Take ownership of complex accounting matters under IFRS and HGB while continuously developing and enhancing our accounting policies and processes

Lead our Group Accounting team as well as the Team Leads across our Accounting organisation

Develop and empower your teams, fostering an environment built on technical excellence, ownership, and continuous improvement while driving a culture where collaboration, accountability, and high performance go hand in hand

Shape the finance function of the future by continuously improving our accounting and reporting processes

Partner closely with our Technology teams to identify and implement AI-enabled solutions that make our processes smarter, more efficient, and highly scalable

Challenge existing ways of working and establish best practices, standardisation, and automation across our end-to-end finance processes

Support Westwing's international expansion by ensuring our finance organisation is built to scale

YOU COME WITH

Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline

Several years of experience in Group Accounting, Financial Reporting, or Audit, ideally within a publicly listed or internationally growing company

Strong technical expertise in IFRS and German GAAP (HGB), with a passion for technical excellence and maintaining the highest quality standards

Proven track record leading and developing high-performing teams, with an emphasis on coaching, driving change, and delivering exceptional results together

Ability to balance immediate operational delivery with long-term organisational transformation, with direct experience leading transformation initiatives

A strong affinity for technology and a genuine interest in applying AI and modern digital tools within finance

Experience working with consolidation software (ideally LucaNet), ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central), and modern reporting solutions

Highly hands-on leadership style, combining the mindset of a business owner willing to dive deep into technical accounting, closing, and process issues with a pragmatic approach

Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for taking ownership, challenging the status quo, and creating better ways of working

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with fluency in both German and English

WHY WESTWING

If you are looking for a place where ambition meets creativity, where ideas turn into impact fast, and where people are trusted to grow - you have found it.

At Westwing, we’re building the Superbrand in Design with a team that’s shaping the future of beautiful home & living.

Here is what you can look forward to:

• A high-performance culture built on trust, feedback and collaboration

• An inspiring, international environment that empowers you to think big, take ownership, and grow beyond your comfort zone

• A flexible hybrid setup with 3 office days per week - because strong connections and quick collaboration make great ideas happen

• Work-from-anywhere opportunities for up to 4 weeks per year - as fresh perspectives spark bold ideas

• A competitive compensation package including salary, benefits, and equity

• 30 days of paid holiday to rest, recharge, and come back ready to create

• A beautiful, centrally located, dog-friendly office with inspiring spaces, a sunny terrace, and good food - designed for moments that energise and connect

• Exclusive discounts - 40% off Westwing Collection, 20% off third-party brands (each on non-reduced items), 10% Family & Friends discount, plus special-occasion vouchers

• Wellbeing support through mental health resources, sports memberships, and preventive care

• Sustainable mobility options with discounted public transport and JobRad - moving with purpose and care for the planet

• Support for working parents, including our on-site Westwing Wichtel daycare and a partnership with multilingual provider Elly & Stoffl

• One annual Social Impact Day to give back to a cause you care about - because being human is our true superpower

• Team rituals that celebrate results and togetherness - from Summer & Winter Parties to OktoberfestABOUT US

Westwing, Europe’s #1 in Beautiful Living e-commerce, is present in 20+ European countries and achieved a GMV (Gross Merchandise Volume) of EUR 507 million in 2025. As Europe’s premium one-stop destination for Design Lovers, it offers a unique brand experience with a carefully curated assortment of the Westwing Collection and 3rd party design brands. The integrated platform combines Shop, Daily Specials, Stores, the B2B Service (Westwing Business) and the Westwing Design Service. Westwing’s team works together on its shared purpose to “Excite people to create homes that unlock the full beauty of life”. Founded in 2011, Westwing is headquartered in Munich and went public on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in October 2018.

Our team is a diverse group of professionals aiming for high performance, working together at a fast pace in an inspiring, international and informal environment that enables you to grow your career while working with a brand and products our customers love. We’re made up of passionate people who are creative enough to disrupt the status quo, brave enough to fail and smart enough to win. So come, be part of the “wow, you work at Westwing?” crowd.

Diversity is deeply rooted in our culture. Our mission doesn’t stop to inspire only your design choices, it continues to embrace an inclusive lifestyle filled with respect to everyone’s uniqueness, cultural differences and equal opportunity.Department

Finance