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Sykell is on a mission to eliminate single-use packaging through scalable, tech-enabled reuse systems. We work with retailers, logistics partners, and brands to create a world where circular packaging is the default, not the exception.
As our Head of Finance, you’ll play a critical leadership role in helping us grow responsibly, sustainably, and with full visibility into our financial performance. You will be the architect of our financial strategy and operations, owning everything from budgeting and forecasting to compliance, reporting, and investor relations. This is a highly cross-functional role with direct impact on the strategic trajectory of the company.
What You’ll Do
Strategic Finance & Forecasting
* Own financial planning, cash flow forecasting, and scenario modeling.
* Partner with the CEO and leadership team on strategy, fundraising, and growth planning.
* Develop dashboards, KPIs, and insights to drive data-informed decision-making.
Financial Operations
* Coordinate accounting, bookkeeping, and compliance (working with external partners as needed).
* Oversee monthly and quarterly financial closes and board reporting.
* Manage budgeting processes and department spend tracking.
Investor & Stakeholder Relations
* Cultivate relationships with banks, investors, and external partners to secure the financial health and growth of the company.
* Prepare investor updates, fundraising materials, and financial due diligence.
* Support grant applications, impact measurement, and sustainability reporting.
Team & Systems Building
* Set up scalable financial processes and tools to support our next stage of growth.
* Lead a small finance team and support them with finance operations.
* Help instill financial discipline and transparency across the organization.
What We’re Looking For
* Comprehensive experience in finance, ideally with a mix of startup and corporate exposure.
* Strong foundation in financial modeling, budgeting, accounting, and reporting.
* Comfortable operating in ambiguity and building processes from the ground up.
* Exceptional attention to detail, integrity, and a proactive problem-solving mindset.
* Clear communicator who can engage with both internal teams and external investors.
* Fluency in English and German.
Nice to Have
* Experience working with hardware/software hybrid businesses.
* Familiarity with EU funding instruments, public grants, or sustainability reporting (e.g., impact metrics, ESG frameworks).
* Previous work in a VC-backed startup or scale-up environment.
* Experience with DATEV.
Why Sykell?
* Join a purpose-driven team working to solve one of the world’s most urgent environmental challenges.
* Help shape the financial backbone of a fast-growing, high-impact company.
* Work directly with the founders and leadership team.
* Flexible remote work policy and an open, supportive team culture.
* Your success is measured not just in financial precision, but in the scale of circular impact we deliver together.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
* Industries
Software Development
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