Finance Manager (f/m/x)

Description

Own the end-to-end finance engine of a deep-tech hardware company — from accounting and controlling to manufacturing finance, project costing, cashflow planning, and milestone-based order-to-cash. Build scalable processes that turn prototype chaos into repeatable shipments, with clear margin and cost visibility across BOMs, builds, and customer deliveries.

What is expected of you

• 3–5 years of experience in finance, controlling, or FP&A—ideally at a semiconductor equipment company (ASML, Applied Materials, KLA, Lam, Tokyo Electron) or a deep-tech hardware scale-up.
• Deep understanding of hardware-heavy financial cycles , including long lead times, milestone-based revenue, WIP tracking, and complex BOM structures.
• Experience with order-book management , customer milestone payments, lead-time-driven cash flow planning, and cost-of-goods transparency.
• Comfortable owning tool-level cost models , gross margin tracking, and forecasting in a low-volume, high-complexity capital equipment environment.
• Familiarity with import/export procedures, VAT, Incoterms , and global shipping challenges for high-value equipment.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP ByD, NetSuite, Odoo, Microsoft Dynamics) and integrating them with finance workflows.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize technical complexity into clear financial guidance.
• Excellent communication skills, able to align engineering, operations, and leadership around financial implications of technical decisions.
• (Nice to have) Experience with EU grant financial compliance or multi-partner R&D projects.
• (Nice to have) Knowledge of semiconductor ecosystem economics, equipment lifecycle, cost models, and service operations.

Our benefits

• Mission: At QD, we’re driven by more than just building great products - we aim to make a lasting difference. Joining us means contributing to meaningful work that goes beyond business as usual.
• Impact & growth: This is an exciting stage of our journey, and your voice matters. You’ll have the chance to shape our culture, influence key decisions, and grow alongside a company that’s scaling fast.
• Well-being & balance: We value rest and recovery. That’s why you’ll enjoy 30 vacation days plus public holidays to recharge and return inspired.
• Health & fitness: With a company-sponsored Wellpass membership, you’ll have access to countless gyms, classes, and wellness offers across Germany to stay healthy and active.
• Team & culture: We believe the best ideas come when we connect outside the office. From regular off‑sites to team events, you’ll be part of a collaborative and supportive environment.
• Learning & development: Your growth is our priority. We provide an annual budget dedicated to courses, conferences, or any resources that help you expand your skills.
• Ownership & participation: As part of our equity program, you’ll directly share in our success and the value we create together.

Who we are

Founded in 2022 as a spin‑off of TU Munich, QD leverages quantum sensors to rapidly capture three‑dimensional current maps within multi‑layer chips. Our 30‑strong team of physicists, engineers, and data scientists works side by side with major semiconductor manufacturers, helping them in chip debugging and accelerating their yield analysis. Backed by top‑tier deep tech investors, semiconductor experts, and strategic public programs, we have ensured long‑term stability, shifting from breakthrough to scale — and shaping the next chapter in chip testing.

Why join us?

Picture this:

• A machine that catches what others miss – in milliseconds.
• Physics, data, and engineering are working hand in hand to build tools that matter.
• An international team, who loves solving hard problems and where knowledge flows fast.

• You’ll get to build a company together with a brilliant and welcoming team on a product that has never been done before.
• Our technology is the cutting edge of tomorrow, starting today and not in 10 years.
• You will work directly with major semiconductor companies from Day 1.
• You’ll get virtual shares and act on behalf of the entire company, beyond just your own team.
• You’ll be part of a high‑growth company backed by top‑tier investors.

What will you do

• Own end-to-end financial operations in a hardware‑centric environment: from accounting and controlling to operational finance, manufacturing finance, and project cost tracking.
• Manage the full order-to-cash cycle , including order-book management for configurable hardware systems, milestone invoicing, and customer payment schedules typical for semiconductor equipment companies.
• Build scalable finance processes for a deep‑tech hardware organization transitioning from prototype builds to repeatable system shipments.
• Maintain accurate project P&L and tool‑level costing , linking BOM evolution, NRE, and manufacturing costs to product margin development.
• Drive financial planning & analysis (FP&A) : quarterly forecasts, long‑range planning, headcount planning, and sensitivity analyses (e.g., supply chain delays, capex investments, ramp scenarios).
• Manage cashflow planning for a capex‑intensive hardware business with long procurement cycles (optics, lasers, precision mechanics, electronics, custom diamond components).
• Coordinate with supply chain & operations to track purchase commitments, supplier payment terms, WIP status, and inventory valuation.
• Oversee import/export compliance from a financial and documentation perspective (customs codes, VAT handling, Incoterms, asset tracking, dual‑use screening).
• Lead reporting for public funding instruments (EIC Accelerator, BMBF, BayVFP): cost eligibility, timesheet audits, evidence collection, and financial claims.
• Implement and maintain ERP/MRP‑integrated finance processes , ensuring accurate BOM costing, inventory movements, lot tracking, and tooling depreciation.
• Support revenue recognition for multi‑stage equipment shipments (hardware, installation, commissioning, customer acceptance).
• Serve as a financial partner to engineering and product teams , providing clear cost visibility during hardware design iterations and build phases.
• Establish internal controls, budgeting discipline, and spend transparency to support a growing hardware organization.