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.
Your mission
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.