--- title: 'Finance Systems and FP&A Manager (m/f/d) at DataGuard' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/finance-systems-and-fp-a-manager-m-f-d-dataguard-munich-tx9hx3ta5rnh' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-09' --- # Finance Systems and FP&A Manager (m/f/d) at DataGuard - **Company:** DataGuard - **Location:** Munich, Germany - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** hybrid - **Posted:** 2026-07-24 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/dataguard/4a5e00ed-e356-4ce4-8a34-b7cf5d3adf4c ## Job description ## YOUR JOB Ready to turn complex finance data into clean, scalable and reliable reporting? Excited to move FP&A beyond manual spreadsheet work and build smarter connections between systems, models and actuals? If you like being close to the numbers, but even closer to the logic behind them, join our Finance Team and help us build the next level of FP&A at DataGuard. ## WE 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 200 team members worldwide and with offices in Munich, Berlin, London, Stockholm, and Vienna, 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 continuously improve our finance data landscape by reducing manual touchpoints, optimizing system integrations, and making reporting and planning processes more scalable - You connect finance systems, source data and reporting logic across tools such as Chargebee, Salesforce, DATEV, Xero, Fortnox and Agicap helping us make our finance function smarter, more scalable and robust - You own the logic between accounting actuals, management reporting, forecasting and financial models so leadership can work with clear, consistent and decision ready finance insights - You automate and optimize recurring finance processes such as monthly reporting, cash forecasting, actuals consolidation, commission calculations and KPI monitoring - You design and improve integrations, APIs and finance tooling to reduce manual exports, uploads, reconciliations and spreadsheet maintenance wherever possible - You help shape a finance function where smart systems do the heavy lifting and the team can focus on insights, decisions and business impact ## WHAT YOU'LL GET IN RETURN - The freedom, trust, and tools to do what you love and make an impact in a purpose-driven company, committed to doing genuine good in the digital world. - Enjoy a high degree of flexibility with tailored working hours, choice of work location, and benefits that support your lifestyle, health, and family needs. - Join a secure, future-focused role in a dynamic scale-up positioned to make a major impact in the rapidly expanding Security & Compliance market. - Grow along expert or leadership paths with support from employee accelerator programs, bi-annual feedback cycles, and a personal training budget. - Work in an environment that values autonomy, rapid decision-making, a flat hierarchy, and collaborative, eye-level communication to keep things moving forward. THE QUALITIES YOU'LL NEED FOR A SUCCESSFUL CAREER AT DATAGUARD - 3+ years of experience in FP&A, Strategic Finance, Finance Operations, Business Analytics, Commercial Finance or a similar finance data focused role within SaaS or another recurring revenue business where ARR, MRR, churn and CAC are familiar territory - Strong FP&A fundamentals across financial modelling, forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis and management reporting - Hands on experience improving finance systems, integrations or automation workflows, ideally including APIs, AI enabled workflows or ERP related projects - A builder mindset with real curiosity for how finance, data and systems orchestrate - Advanced Excel skills and the confidence to work with large datasets, complex models, pivots, queries, validation logic and reporting structures - Fluent English skills; German is a plus but not necessary 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! ## #LI-DNI ## About DataGuard ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: DataGuard provides an AI-powered all-in-one platform and expert services to help organizations manage security and compliance risks and fast-track certifications. - **Entity Type**: Private (Series B) - **Headquarters**: Munich, Germany - **Founded**: 2018 - **Founders**: Thomas Regier and Kivanç Semen ## Core Business - **Primary industry/industries**: Security and Compliance Software (RegTech / GRC) - **Target customers**: B2B, primarily SMEs and corporates (4,000+ customers globally) - **Mission or purpose statement**: "We protect the people behind the data." ## Products & Services - **DataGuard Platform**: An all-in-one, AI-powered platform that automates security and compliance tasks, including risk management, control monitoring, and evidence collection. It helps organizations achieve certifications (e.g., ISO 27001) and comply with regulations (e.g., GDPR, NIS2, EU AI Act) up to 75% faster. - **Expert Services**: In-house certified security and compliance experts available for on-demand advisory, helping customers navigate complex frameworks and certifications. - **Frameworks Supported**: GDPR, ISO 27001, TISAX®, NIS2, EU AI Act. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed. - **Key Metric**: Total funding of €81 million (Series A & B combined) [dataguard.com](https://www.dataguard.com/careers/). - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not explicitly named in provided sources, but the company has raised Series A (2020) and Series B (2022) funding. - **Growth Signals**: - Trusted by 4,000+ customers across 50+ countries. - Team has grown to 250+ members. - Offices in Munich, Berlin, London, Vienna, and Stockholm. - Claims to help customers achieve certification and compliance 75% faster. ## Competitive Advantages - **AI-Powered Automation**: The platform automates up to 40% of compliance tasks, reducing manual effort and cost. - **Experts-in-the-Loop**: Combines AI automation with access to a team of certified security and compliance experts, offering a hybrid approach that competitors may not match. - **All-in-One Platform**: Unifies risk management, compliance, and certification management into a single control hub, reducing tool sprawl. - **Proven Track Record**: 100% success rate in helping customers achieve certifications. ## Strategic Focus - **AI-First Innovation**: Deepening AI capabilities to further automate compliance workflows and risk management. - **European Expansion**: Growing presence across key European markets with offices in five countries. - **Product Development**: Accelerating platform development to address new regulations (e.g., EU AI Act, NIS2) and evolving security threats. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Described as a "value-driven company" with a clear mission. The team includes over 35 nationalities, indicating a diverse and international environment. - **Growth & Impact**: A fast-growing company (Series B, 250+ employees) where employees can have a direct impact on a product used by 4,000+ customers. - **Work Environment**: Offices in Munich, Berlin, London, Vienna, and Stockholm. The company highlights "8 office dogs" as a perk, suggesting a pet-friendly and relaxed atmosphere. - **Engineering Culture**: An "AI-first mindset" is central to the product strategy, with dedicated leadership roles like Vice President AI Productivity Increase & Systems, signaling a strong focus on innovation in engineering. ## Sources 1. [dataguard.com](https://www.dataguard.com/about-us) 2. [dataguard.com](https://www.dataguard.com/careers/) 3. [dataguard.com](https://www.dataguard.com/) 4. 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