Almetra is an AI company building for manufacturing and industrial automation. We're at Series A and moving fast. This role owns the finance function day-to-day and is built to grow into Head of Finance as we scale. You'll work directly with the founders and have real influence over how we build our financial infrastructure.
What You'll Do
Investor Reporting
Own LP/investor reporting cycles: prepare monthly and quarterly packages, manage data rooms, and ensure reporting is accurate and on time
Be the internal counterpart for our investors' finance and portfolio teams
Controlling
Maintain and improve our controlling setup: P&L, cost center tracking, variance analysis
Own the month-end close process and coordinate with our external accountants on VAT filings and year-end
Build and maintain internal dashboards that give founders real-time visibility
Forecasting and Planning
Own the financial model: rolling forecasts, scenario planning, cash runway visibility
Drive the annual budgeting process and keep headcount and OpEx plans current
Finance Operations
Work with Juniors / interns and direct their efforts
Oversee AP/AR and vendor payment runs
Identify process gaps and fix them before they become problems
What You Bring
4+ years in finance, with at least some startup or high-growth company exposure
Solid command of German GAAP (HGB); IFRS familiarity is a plus
Fluency with financial modeling (Excel/Google Sheets at minimum; planning tools like Mosaic, Runway, or Pigment a plus)
Experience owning investor reporting in a VC-backed environment
German and English, both working-level or better
You operate independently, communicate clearly, and don't need hand-holding
What we offer
Employee Share Options Program for all permanent employees*
An increasing benefits list: currently includes Urban Sports club and quarterly team retreats.
Be on the forefront in defining what artificial intelligence means in manufacturing
Gain hands-on experience in working in an AI-first software company
Supportive and inclusive culture that values diversity and promotes the advancement of underrepresented groups within the company
Collaborate with a diverse (currently more than 10 nationalities) and talented team, working on cutting-edge projects with real-world impact
Network with professionals and leaders in the field, opening doors to potential future career opportunities
We have a very flat hierarchy, open 360° feedback, and flexible working hours
Ethics⚖: We are committed to developing ethical AI software
Don't meet all the requirements?
Almetra is committed to creating a workplace that is diverse, fair, and inclusive. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, even if they do not meet every qualification, to submit their application. We firmly believe that having a team with diverse perspectives only strengthens our company and drives innovation. Our commitment also extends to providing an accessible environment for everyone, including those with disabilities. Please let us know if you require any accommodations during the application process or while working with us, and we will do our best to support you.
*Only full-time, permanent roles are eligible for stock options. Part-time roles, contract roles, work-student, internships and freelance roles are not eligible for stock options.
Skills Required
- 4+ years in finance, with at least some startup or high-growth company exposure
- Solid command of German GAAP (HGB)
- IFRS familiarity
- Fluency with financial modeling (Excel or Google Sheets at minimum)
- Familiarity with planning tools like Mosaic, Runway, or Pigment
- Experience owning investor reporting in a VC-backed environment
- Working-level German and English
- Ability to operate independently and communicate clearly
What We Do
AI-based process analytics platform to increase productivity and quality in manual shop-floor processes. Processes are captured using computer vision and automatically analysed with a highly flexible AI to identify improvement potential. 1. Real-time capture with cameras Cameras are installed at individual assembly stations capturing live video streams of assembly or packaging tasks. 2. AI tracks material & work steps Video streams are continuously analyzed to detect workpiece movements, cycle times, and work step sequencing. 3. Aggregation for data analysis Process data is aggregated per article and production to provide insights on process performance. Video snippets allow for a comprehensive root-cause analysis. 4. Data-driven improvements Your factory managers and process engineers define, implement and measure process improvements to increase productivity and quality in your assembly line.
