Interim Finance Business Partner – System Integration & Process Optimization (m/f/d)

YOUR JOB Are you someone who spots inefficiencies and can’t resist the urge to improve them? Do you enjoy diving into financial processes, connecting systems, and finding smarter ways to get things done? Join our finance team in this interim role and help us shape more integrated, efficient, and future-ready accounting operations! LET'S PROTECT THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE DATA We are a fast-growing security and compliance tech company with a clear purpose: we protect the people behind the data. With over 250 team members worldwide and with offices in Munich, Berlin, London, Vienna and Stockholm, we help more than 4,000 global customers get certified fast and build a strong and scalable risk posture. With AI-powered automation, self-serve capabilities and additional tailored expert advice, we offer our customers a seamless security and compliance experience to stay ahead of the rapidly evolving security landscape and challenges like the surge in cyber-attacks. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING You contribute to the continuous improvement of finance operations by focusing not on standard bookings but on process design, system effectiveness, and operational integration You implement the Director of Finance’s requirements to better integrate core systems such as Salesforce, Chargebee, DATEV, and Yokoy — ensuring a smooth flow of financial data and process efficiency You support the Director of Finance in preparing for the monthly closing process for the UK and contribute to the accurate preparation of relevant financial documentation You oversee the incoming invoice process, including managing and maintaining our spend management tool (Yokoy), reviewing invoice data, and preparing documents for pre-accounting THE QUALITIES YOU'LL NEED FOR A SUCCESSFUL ROLE AT DATAGUARD Previous experience in finance, accounting operations, or a similar role with a focus on process improvement and systems integration Strong analytical mindset with the ability to question existing workflows and suggest practical, scalable solutions Proficient in MS Excel with the ability to work efficiently with data and support process analysis Solid understanding of financial systems and how they interact — experience with tools like Salesforce, Chargebee, Datev und Yokoy is a big plus Hands-on, proactive working style — you see a problem, take ownership, and drive it to resolution Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment with multiple stakeholders Fluent in both German and English, both written and spoken, to navigate an international finance setup Available to start immediately, with a weekly capacity of at least 30 hours for a minimum of 3 months LAST BUT NOT LEAST. FROM THE BOTTOM OF OUR HEARTS: No matter your origin, ethnicity, gender identity, religion or individual requirements; at DataGuard, all that counts is the person you are. As Guards and Guardettes, we are united not only by our dedication, but also by our shared belief in our purpose: Protect the people behind the data. Convince us with your personality and your skills – and together we will make great things happen. We are looking forward to meeting you!