(Senior) Finance Manager (m/f/d)

What we do

Better breast cancer screening should be a universal offering to every woman in the world. Vara’s AI-powered software platform, created with screening radiologists in Germany, mitigates much of the human subjectivity associated with reading mammography results—and reduces the repetitive work screening physicians are routinely subjected to—we’re making breast cancer screening more effective, more measurable, and more accessible for everyone, everywhere. By democratizing access to early screening around the world, we deliver measurable impact backed by clinical evidence. We are partnering globally, to deliver breast cancer screening where it is needed most.

As the first company from Europe’s leading AI venture studio Merantix, Vara has grown since 2018 to become a 50-member international team. Our diverse team consists of highly motivated and ambitious entrepreneurs, healthcare professionals, and technology experts. 

Further information can be found on our website: www.vara.ai

Your role

We are seeking a (Senior) Finance Manager with a strong background in finance and a passion for the healthcare and deep tech sectors. The ideal candidate will have 4 to 6 years of experience and be eager to grow within our dynamic team.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting and Management:

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (statutory and managerial accounts) with other departments and external accountants.
• Provide insightful financial analysis to support decision-making processes, identifying financial and operational trends.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial and managerial reporting to founding team and investors.
• Implement and improve financial reporting systems, processes, and controls to drive efficiency and accuracy.

Budgeting and Forecasting:

• Develop yearly financial plans on a monthly basis (PnL and Cash Flow).
• Collaborate with founding team and department heads to align budgets with business goals and strategic initiatives.
• Track financial performance between actuals and financial plan, analyzing variances, proposing actionable insights, and reporting to internal and external stakeholders.
• Support long-term financial planning, capital allocation, and investment strategies.

Investor Relations:

• Prepare financial reports and performance updates for investors, stakeholders, and board members.
• Ensure compliance and timely updates with investor reporting requirements and maintain transparency in financial disclosures.
• Support fundraising activities by providing financial, legal, and tax due diligence (alongside our founding team and consultants), valuation models, and growth projections.

Financial Operations:

• Oversee day-to-day financial operations, including accounts payable and receivable.
• Ensure compliance with local financial, tax, and payroll regulations and standards in partnership with our local tax advisors and accountants.

Risk and Compliance:

• Maintain rigorous compliance with accounting standards, tax laws, and regulations (including our Medical Device License requirements), proactively identifying and managing risks to protect the operations
• Ensure robust internal controls, fraud prevention mechanisms, and regulatory compliance frameworks are in place.

Fundraising support:

• Co-lead fundraising efforts together with the founding team, being involved in first discussions with existing and new investors, and provide financial, tax, and legal support to the due diligence process.
• Partner with our external lawyers and external accountants to update legal documents, and collaborate with the founding team in KYC, POA, and other notary & legal requirements.

Grants monitoring, filing, and application:

• Continuously filing our existing grants, communicating with external stakeholders on time, and providing updates to the founding team.
• Monitor new grant applications with external consultants, and align with the financial plan.

Your profile

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Professional certification (e.g., CFA, CPA, ACCA) is a plus but not mandatory.
• Experience with HGB and IFRS accounting standards.
• 4 to 6 years of experience in finance management, auditing, or venture capital roles, preferably in the healthcare or deep tech industry. Experience in fun