Head of Finance

ABOUT DANCE

Dance is an electric mobility subscription service based in Berlin, with local operations presence in Hamburg, Munich and Paris. The company’s mission is to create more livable cities centered around communities of people, not traffic. Dance combines an excellent hassle-free service with beautifully designed electric bikes and mopeds, elevating everyday transportation into a joyful, healthy and sustainable act. A monthly subscription fee provides flexibility for members who want to try a new way to commute outside of car ownership.

Dance was founded by SoundCloud founders Eric Quidenus-Wahlforss and Alexander Ljung, together with the co-founder of Jimdo, Christian Springub.

As an equal opportunity employer, Dance is committed to building an inclusive workplace. The company welcomes people from all different backgrounds, including age, citizenship, ethnic and racial origins, gender identities, individuals with disabilities, marital status, religions and ideologies, and sexual orientations to apply

ABOUT THE ROLE

We're looking for a Head of Finance to lead our capital strategy and keep our financial engine running smoothly. You’ll work side-by-side with our CEO and leadership team, shape the company’s long-term financial path, and make sure we’ve got the capital we need to grow fast—and responsibly.

As our Head of Finance, you will:

• Capital Markets & Financing Strategy

  • Develop and execute our capital markets strategy to fuel growth and expansion 

  • Lead debt financing initiatives, including refinancing, new debt issuance, and optimizing capital structure for cost and flexibility.

  • Build strong relationships with banks, lenders, investors, and credit agencies, ensuring transparent and proactive communication.

  • Share financing plans and performance with our leadership team.

  • Identify and evaluate strategic financing opportunities, including private placements, structured finance, and alternative debt sources.

  Debt & Covenant Management

  • Own loan and bond documentation, compliance, and financial reporting

  • Maintain and develop financial models to forecast covenant headroom and stress-test scenarios.

  • Partner with legal and external advisors on debt documentation, refinancing, and negotiations.
    

  Financial Strategy & Leadership

  • Partner with our CEO and leadership team to shape long-term financial strategy and growth plans.

  • Lead budgeting, treasury, and accounting functions to deliver accurate financial insights and forecasts.

  • Strengthen our financial governance and risk management frameworks across the organization.

  • Lead and grow a small high-performing finance team aligned with business objectives.
    

  Stakeholder Management

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for debt investors, financial institutions, auditors, and regulators.

  • Support management and investor relations through clear communication of financial performance and outlook.
    

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role, you:

• You bring 10+ Years of progressive finance experience, including 5+ years in capital markets, treasury, or structured finance roles

• Proven track record in raising and managing debt facilities - bank loans, bonds, structured or asset-backed financing

• Strong understanding of financial instruments, leverage metrics, and covenant compliance frameworks.

• You’ve worked in a growth-stage or capital-heavy environment like mobility, energy, or tech.

• You’re a clear communicator who can build trust across internal and external partners (bookkeepers, auditors and governmental authorities)

• Exceptional financial modeling, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills

• You’re hands-on and thrive in a fast-moving, small-team environment.

• You are fluent in English and German. French is a bonus.

• You’re ideally based in Berlin, Hamburg or Paris
  

  HOW WE TAKE CARE OF YOU
  

• Competitive compensation package

• Flexible working environment that suits your schedule

• Employee stock ownership plan

• Flexible vacation because we believe switching off is important

• Optional private pension plan with company matching

• A collaboration with nilo.health for your mental wellbeing

• Your own Dance subscription for an ebike or emoped

• A highly reduced monthly Dance subscription for your plus one

Did we just describe you? Let us know by sending over a CV and portfolio, with an outline of what motivates you most about becoming part of Dance. Even if you don't meet all the requirements, we would still encourage you to apply!

Come and experience a unique culture, where you can work alongside exceptionally talented people and move us towards more livable cities.