VP Finance (m/f/d)

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a VP Finance to shape and strengthen our finance and controlling function in a dynamic, international environment. You will play a key role in driving financial strategy, ensuring robust governance, and supporting strategic decisions across the business – including budgeting, forecasting, and key projects related to growth and corporate development.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead all finance operations: accounting, budgeting, forecasting, controlling, and reporting.
• Develop and execute financial strategy to support growth and profitability.
• Ensure compliance with HGB (German GAAP); IFRS experience preferred.
• Manage relationships with auditors, tax advisors, investors, and banks.
• Support fundraising, equity/debt financing, and M&A activities.
• Optimize cash flow, working capital, and capital allocation.
• Drive continuous improvement of finance processes and systems, leveraging automation and AI-driven tools to enhance efficiency, scalability, and reporting quality.
• Build and mentor a high-performing finance team.
• Prepare clear, actionable board and investor reports.
• Provide data-driven insights to guide business decisions across products, markets, and business units.
• Partner closely with business leaders to ensure financial clarity, accountability, and smart growth decisions.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA preferred.
• Professional qualification (Steuerberater, CPA, ACCA) a plus.
• 10+ years in finance, including 3–5 years in a senior leadership role, ideally in a startup/scale-up.
• Strong knowledge of HGB; IFRS a plus.
• Hands-on experience with financial automation and modern SaaS finance tools.
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills.
• Fluent in German and English; excellent communication skills.
• Proactive, high integrity, thrives in fast-moving environments.

YOU CAN LOOK FORWARD TO THIS WITH US

At KINEXON, you will meet people with a similar mindset who are passionate about innovative technologies and love to master new challenges in a team, as well as create great products.

Become part of our team and enjoy the following benefits:

• #Freetime 30 days (DE) / 20 days (US) paid vacation to refuel your energy (for full-time employees)
• #WeCare – take your time off for the family (parental leave etc.)
• #WorkingHours – Early bird or night owl - you can choose your flexible work hours.
• #FlexibleLocation – we work with a hybrid and remote model.
• #OneTeam - We enjoy spending time together at regular team and company events.
• #OnTop -    further benefits selected by you annually out of a range of benefits that we offer (mobility, sports, vacation budget, training budget and more)

If you want to find out more about our benefits, you can look here and with a visit to Instagram wearekinexon you can get a look behind the scenes.

ABOUT US

KINEXON is a leader in Physical AI for Manufacturing & Sports, turning real-time location and motion data into actionable intelligence and automation. Our AI and IoT-driven platform supports a wide range of applications, from automated logistics and safety solutions in factories to live player tracking and performance analytics in sports. In sports, 80% of NBA teams rely on KINEXON technology, alongside FIFA and top European football teams and leagues. In manufacturing and logistics, we partner with blue chip companies including BMW, Siemens, Airbus, Continental, and MTU to drive measurable efficiency gains. Founded as a TU Munich spin-off, we are a team of ~250 people headquartered in Munich with a US office in Chicago - and we're hiring ambitious talent ready to shape the future of physical AI.