For our team in Munich, we are currently looking for a
Vice President Finance (m/f/d)
Your role
As “Vice President Finance” you will oversee and drive all financial activities, including accounting, controlling, financial planning, and budgeting. While some accounting and tax-related tasks are outsourced, the VP Finance will manage and coordinate external contractors to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timeliness. The role requires a hands-on approach, strategic thinking, and a strong ability to work across teams and cultures.
Principal duties and responsibilities include the following:
* Manage and oversee accounting and controlling processes, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and company policies
* Coordinate and supervise external contractors responsible for accounting, tax, and auditing tasks
* Ensure compliance with HGB (German Commercial Code) reporting standards, managing external contractors to guarantee accurate and timely financial statements
* Prepare, analyze, and present financial reports, budgets, and forecasts to support strategic decision-making
* Ensure timely and accurate grant reporting to funding institutions, maintaining compliance with requirements for R&D grants
* Implement and use a financial consolidation and planning system (e.g., Lucanet)
* Serve as a financial advisor to the leadership team, contributing to strategic planning and decision-making
* Cultivate strong relationships with external contractors and foster collaboration across the company
Qualifications:
The qualified candidate should be a certified accountant (Bilanzbuchhalter), tax specialist (Steuerfachwirt), or have an equivalent qualification, and >5 years of experience in financial leadership roles, preferably in a tech or R&D-driven company. A very good command of English and German is needed.
Particularly preferred skills/experience include the following:
* Strong knowledge of financial processes, including accounting, controlling, and planning
* Familiarity with grant reporting or financial reporting requirements
* Proficiency in financial management tools
* Hands-on mentality with a willingness to manage operational tasks directly
* Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail
* Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to manage contractors and collaborate with an international team
In addition to the skills listed above, we require a passion for exploring new grounds, developing a new business, and working closely in a multidisciplinary international team.
We offer:
* Breakthrough technology in the growth market of medical devices
* Substantial individual responsibility and the opportunity to realize own ideas
* A young, dynamic, and international team to work with
* Flexible working hours and remote work
About iThera Medical:
iThera Medical offers the next generation in photonic molecular imaging technology. The company was founded in 2010, as a spin-off from the Helmholtz Center Munich. Together, we pursue the further development of proprietary optoacoustic imaging technology for use in preclinical and clinical applications. Our international customers include the most prestigious research centres, academic hospitals, and pharmaceutical companies. Please visit our website for more information (www.ithera-medical.com).
Do you want to take on responsibility and help us shape a leading-edge technology in a dynamic environment? Then we are looking forward to hearing back from you!
If you have any questions, please contact us:
Email: christian.wiest@ithera-medical.com
www.ithera-medical.com
Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Finance and Sales
Industries
Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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