Senior Manager, Finance Operations (m/f/d)

About the Role at RobCo

At RobCo, we develop AI-powered robotic systems that make industrial processes more autonomous, efficient, and scalable. Our Autonomous Manufacturing Platform combines modular industrial hardware with physical AI, enabling rapid deployment and continuous optimization in real production environments.

With locations in Munich, San Francisco, and Austin, and backed by leading investors such as Lightspeed, Lingotto Innovation, and Sequoia, we are working to redefine industrial automation.

At RobCo, we automate the ordinary, so humans can do the extraordinary. To achieve this, we are looking for an ambitious Senior Manager, Finance Operations (m/f/d) to help us establish RobCo as leading provider of automation solutions.

The Senior Manager of Finance Operations, will oversee financial management and operational processes to ensure efficiency and compliance. Key responsibilities include managing financial reporting, budgeting, and accounting activities, as well as analyzing financial data to support strategic decision-making. The role also involves optimizing operational workflows and ensuring alignment with company goals. This is a full-time, on-site position located in Munich, Germany.

Your Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end financial reporting, including the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with relevant standards

• Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting processes, partnering with department heads to align financial plans with business objectives

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger maintenance

• Analyze financial data and performance metrics to provide actionable insights and recommendations to senior leadership

• Ensure compliance with local and international financial regulations, tax requirements, and internal policies

• Identify and implement process improvements to optimize operational workflows and increase efficiency across finance functions

• Evaluate, implement, and manage financial management systems, automation tools, and AI-driven solutions to modernize finance operations

• Serve as a key business partner to cross-functional teams, supporting strategic initiatives and investment decisions

• Develop the finance operations team, fostering a high-performance culture

• Manage relationships with external stakeholders, including auditors, banks, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies

We're looking for someone who has:

• Strong expertise in Finance and Accounting, including budgeting and financial analysis

• Proficient Analytical Skills to interpret financial data and support strategic planning

• Knowledge of Financial Reporting standards and compliance requirements

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail

• Proficiency with financial management systems, automation software and AI tools

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field required; an advanced degree such as an MBA or CPA certification preferred

• Prior experience in investment banking, consulting or accounting

• Startup background in SaaS or robotics is a plus

• Fluency in English and German is required

Why join RobCo?

• Develop modular, software-defined robotics solutions with us that set new standards in automation.

• Help us build robots equipped with state-of-the-art AI that perceive their environment, analyze data, and make intelligent decisions in real time.

• As part of a very dynamic and fast-growing scale-up, you will take on responsibility from day one, drive your own projects, and see the direct impact of your work.

• Flat hierarchies, open communication, and regular 360° feedback enable fast decisions and support your professional and personal development.

• Work out across Germany in over 7,200 studios with our subsidized Wellpass membership.

• Flexible working hours, a modern office, and—depending on the role—the option to work from home.

• Regular team events—from relaxed beer & pizza nights on the rooftop terrace to shared experiences on ski trips or at Oktoberfest.

About RobCo

RobCo was founded in late 2020 in Munich and develops AI-powered robotic systems that bring learning and autonomy to industrial processes. The Autonomous Manufacturing Platform combines modular industrial hardware with a software architecture for physical AI, enabling rapid implementation, continuous optimization, and application-specific performance.

Through a Robotics-as-a-Service model, RobCo helps industrial companies automate manual tasks while reducing operational complexity and risk. The company covers a wide range of industrial applications, including machine tending, palletizing, dispensing, and welding.

RobCo operates in Europe and the USA, with locations in Munich, San Francisco, and Austin. The company is backed by leading global investors, including Lightspeed, Lingotto Innovation, and Sequoia.

Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

At RobCo, applicants are selected regardless of ethnic origin, religion, gender, age, disability, or sexual orientation. All decisions throughout the recruitment process are based solely on applicants’ qualifications, skills, knowledge, and experience, as well as relevant business requirements.