Head of Finance

SE3 Labs; München; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Real ownership

Modern toolset and flat hierarchy

AI-boosted workplace with AI tools

31 paid days off

Wellbeing access (gym, yoga)

Job summary

SE3 Labs, a growing defense-tech company in Munich, seeks a Head of Finance to own accounting, reporting, planning and controls. You will build systems enabling scalable finance operations and support international growth while working on-site with founders and external accountants.

You should be fluent in English; German is a plus, and eligibility for defence-related projects may apply. You will shape a high-impact finance function as the company expands.

Qualifications

• Own and drive end-to-end finance processes including close, reporting and controls.
• Demonstrate strong analytical thinking with solid accounting judgement.
• Hands-on with finance systems, automation and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Accounting & Close: Own reliable close with external accountants.
• Reporting & Planning: Build leadership-facing reporting and budgeting.
• Controls & Audit: Establish financial controls and audit readiness.
• Finance Systems: Build automations for accurate financial data.
• Financing: Support capital-raising activities.
• International Finance: Develop finance across multiple countries.

Skills

Ownership mindset

Analytical ability

Accounting judgement

Systems builder

English fluent

German language

Job description

Join SE3 Labs as Head of Finance

Build the financial infrastructure behind SE3's growth, with numbers the whole company can trust and use.

About SE3

SE3 Labs builds spatial intelligence and autonomy software for unmanned systems. We combine 3D computer vision, state estimation and AI to help autonomous platforms perceive their surroundings, know where they are and operate when GPS and other sensors become unreliable. Defence is a core application of our work today.

We are growing to a team of 100+ people. Join at a stage where you can shape our Finance team, help build the team and grow your responsibilities as the company expands.

About the Role

As Head of Finance, you'll own SE3's accounting, reporting, planning and financial controls, and build the systems that make accurate numbers easy to use. You'll work on-site in Munich with our founders and external accountants, and support financing and the development of our international finance function as we grow.

What You'll Work On

• Accounting & Close: Own a reliable close and accurate accounting, working through the details with our external accountants and challenging them where needed.

• Reporting & Planning: Build reporting and planning that give the founders and leadership a clear view of the business.

• Controls & Audit: Set up financial controls, reconcile contracts, revenue and payments, and make SE3 audit-ready.

• Finance Systems: Build systems and automations that make accurate financial information easy to use.

• Financing: Support financing work as the company raises capital and grows.

• International Finance: Help develop the finance function as SE3 operates in more countries.

Your Profile

• You take ownership of outcomes, work with exceptional drive and have a clear reason to build SE3.

• You combine strong analytical ability with sound accounting judgement.

• You can own a reliable close, work through the details and challenge external accountants.

• You're a hands-on systems builder and have improved how a finance function works.

• You speak fluent English; German is a plus. Given the nature of SE3's work in the defence sector, candidates must be eligible to work on defence-related projects and, where required, obtain the relevant security clearance.

Especially Valued Bonus Skills

• Coding ability.

• Building finance workflows with automation or AI agents.

• Experience at a fast-growing startup or in venture capital.

• Experience with international entities.

Perks & Benefits

• Real Ownership: Participate in SE3's growth through our employee participation programme

• Work Environment to Excel at: Find a high-quality and modern toolset, flat hierarchy and a skilled, driven team which will push the limits together with you

• AI-boosted workplace: We empower every employee with best-in-class AI tools and agents, giving you unlimited access to the latest advancements and a true productivity edge

• 31 Paid Days Off: 30 vacation days plus your birthday off

• Well-being Access: Free membership to gyms, yoga, and wellness through EGYM Wellpass

• Team Offsites: We go on 2 company retreats per year, our last ones were in Italy and Greece

• Mentorship: Work closely with experienced engineers and get paired with a professional mentor to support your growth

Our Process

1. Intro Call (30 min): Let's get to know each other.

2. Case Study (90 min): We work through a realistic finance or systems problem together.

3. Deep-Dive Interview (1 hr): We dive into the finance processes and systems you have built and how you make numbers reliable.

4. Team Dinner / Lunch: Meet the team and see whether it is a strong fit on both sides.

Equal Opportunity

SE3 is an equal-opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. All qualified candidates will be considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.