Head of Finance & Controlling (m/f/d)
- Full-time
- Type of Work: Hybrid
Company Description
CycloTech GmbH is a technology company with start-up character in Linz. With our CycloRotors, we develop a new, sustainable, highly maneuverable, and environmentally accepted eVTOL propulsion solution for the 21st century. We re-invent flying and make individual air mobility as normal as driving a car – opening the sky for everyone.
Job Description
The Head of Finance is a strategic role responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of the company. This includes managing financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and ensuring financial stability and growth. The role also demands extensive experience in fundraising to support capital-intensive aviation projects and initiatives.
Your main tasks will be:
- Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with the company's business goals and objectives
- Further develop and oversee financial planning and analysis, budgeting, and forecasting processes
- Lead fundraising efforts and grant initiatives to secure capital for growth, expansion, and operational needs
- Develop and maintain relationships with investors, banks, financial institutions, and other sources of capital
- Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements, reports, and analyses to ensure transparency and compliance with regulatory requirements
- Implement and maintain robust financial controls and procedures
- Identify and manage financial risks, including currency, interest rate, and operational risks
- Ensure the finance team has the skills and resources necessary to support the company's strategic objectives
Qualifications
- Bachelor or Master degree in a relevant field of education
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in finance, with ideally 5 years in a senior leadership role within the aviation industry
- Experience in eVTOL is of advantage
- Proven track record in fundraising, including experience with private equity, venture capital, and debt financing
- Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills
- English Business language skills, German language skills are of advantage
Additional Information
- Exciting and challenging development work on a revolutionary technology in a young dynamic team
- Short decision-making processes and varied tasks
- The chance to develop and shape the company in your domain and to develop your technical and managerial skills
- An international team
- Flexitime
- Home office opportunity up to 40% per week
- Team events: BBQs, happy hours, teambuilding activities
- Market oriented & experience-based remuneration