Finance Director (m/f/d)

Your mission

As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in driving our growth and ensuring financial stability. In this full-time position, you will be responsible for overseeing all financial operations, supporting strategic decision-making, and contributing to the overall success of the company.


Payment Systems 

• Manage all payment systems internally
• Maintain a rigorous process where all expenditures are submitted as POs, recieve adequate finance, budget and legal review 
• Ensure management approvals are seamlessly managed internally

Financial Planning and Analysis: 

• Conduct regular financial forecasts based on operational activity progress and changes.
• Monitor financial deviations to the approved budget and indicate timely mayor financial deviations.

Accounting and Reporting: 

• Oversee accurate and timely financial accounting on an ongoing basis (accounting is outsourced to external tax advisor, accounting system: DATEV) including intercompany charges with US subsidiary.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards and regulations.   
• Reassure accurate and timely financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements and support audit of such.
• Support audit of financial statements and collaborate with auditor.
• Prepare financial and ESG reporting to shareholders (venture funds) and other stakeholders (e.g. insurance etc.).
• Insure tax filings are accurate and paid on time.
• Insure reports to shareholders are accruate and delivered on time.

Cashflow Management: 

• Manage cash flow to optimize working capital and reassure optimal liquidity.

Your profile

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 8-10 years of experience in finance and accounting, ideally in biotech.
• Strong expertise in financial forecasting and reporting.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Able to work independently and in a team.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Fluent in English with excellent oral and written skills; good level of German.

Why us?

• Permanent contract combined with a competitive salary package.
• An innovative and fast-paced work environment with short decision-making paths.
• The chance to actively shape the growth of a promising startup by implementing efficient processes and structures.
• A collaborative team culture in a motivated and multicultural setting.