Financial Controlling Lead (m/f/d)

Financial Controlling Lead

We build the intelligence that lets robots sense, reason, and act in the real world—moving beyond the lab and into everyday industrial settings like warehouses and factories. Our technology closes the automation gaps that traditional systems can't solve. We are on a mission to redefine how physical work gets done, and we're looking for curious, bold thinkers to help shape the future of robotics with us.

Overview

Having closed our 110m$ Series B and scaling manufacturing operations across Germany and the US, we are now building the internal financial infrastructure that matches our ambition. This role sits at the center of that build. We are seeking an experienced Financial Controlling Lead based in Stuttgart who can effectively bridge strategic financial planning with hands-on operational tasks. This role is essential for delivering accurate financial reporting for board meetings with our investors, establishing robust financial processes, and managing daily transactional activities.

Your Responsibilities:

Controlling & Accounting Operations

• Develop and execute monthly analytics comparing actuals vs. budget, providing insights and driving working capital improvement initiatives.
• Support the establishment of accounting structures for new manufacturing operations in Germany, including inventory accounting, cost centre frameworks, and financial controls.
• Manage the month-end close process in Germany and the United States, ensuring timely and accurate journal entries, reconciliations, and accounting assessments for customer contracts.
• Prepare and review local GAAP financial statements, including support on management reports.
• Establish and monitor inventory accounting and control procedures, overseeing valuation, movement tracking, and physical inventory counts across German facilities.
• Build collaborative relationships with local authorities (customs, fiscal, and statistics offices) and support financial statement and regulatory audits.
• Contribute to global consolidation, cross-border reporting, and financial harmonization, combining attention to detail with a strategic perspective on international operations.
• Serve as a financial control partner to engineering, operations, and commercial teams, reviewing and challenging spend requests, ensuring cost discipline is maintained across the organization even in a fast-moving environment

Transformation & Continuous Improvement

• Spearhead the implementation of statutory ledger reporting in a global ERP system, including chart of accounts mapping, reconciliations, and tax reporting setup.
• Lead the in-sourcing of key accounting activities currently handled by external providers, driving the transition to internal ownership.
• Drive continuous optimization of processes, systems, and internal controls, collaborating closely with internal teams across borders and external partners to enhance efficiency and compliance.

Strategic Support

• Serve as a trusted advisor to management on financial and investment decisions.
• Identify and implement opportunities for cost optimization and efficiency improvements across the organization.

Qualifications:

Education & Experience

• Degree in Controlling, Finance, or Business Administration, or a certified accountant qualification
• Strong technical expertise in HGB and knowledge of US GAAP
• Proven track record in monthly/annual closing, audit preparation, and Accounts Payable management
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems such as SAP, NetSuite, Navision or Oracle
• Full professional proficiency in German (C1 or above) and English, both required

Soft Skills

• A hands-on, proactive mindset with a high degree of ownership and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management, structured working style, and strong communication skills.
• A strategic thinker with a pragmatic approach to problem-solving in a technology-driven environment.

Our Interview Plan:

• Application
• Take‑home assignment: You'll complete a short, role‑relevant task with clear instructions and a deadline.
• Cultural fit interview (40 min): A conversation about how you work, what motivates you, and what you're looking for. Expect CV highlights, your "why," and time for your questions.
• Interview with our Finance Director (60 min): A discussion on vision, impact, and how the role connects to company priorities.
• On‑site visit: Meet the team and one of the Founders at our office and collaborate on a real challenge similar to the work you'd do here. You'll get a clear feel for the environment and ways of working.

What We Offer:

• Wellpass (gym membership)
• Flexible working hours
• A key role in an innovative AI-robotics startup
• Wide-ranging scope for shaping and developing our Finance department
• A motivated team and an open corporate culture
• Competitive compensation and excellent opportunities for development