Head of Finance arbeitnow Se3 Munich · 10/19/2026

Primetime; München; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 Paid Days Off

Well-being Access: Gym, Yoga, Wellpass

Team Offsites

Job summary

SE3 Labs is seeking a Head of Finance to own accounting, reporting, planning and controls, building systems to make numbers reliable and usable. You will work on-site in Munich with founders and external accountants, shaping the international finance function as SE3 grows.

You’ll lead close processes, build robust reporting, implement controls, and drive automation in finance workflows while supporting financing rounds and multi-country expansion. Fluent English is required; German a plus.

Qualifications

• Strong ownership of finance outcomes and proactive in driving results.
• Analytical thinker with solid accounting judgement and control focus.
• Hands-on in building finance systems and automations.

Responsibilities

• Own accounting close with external accountants.
• Build reporting and planning for leadership visibility.
• Set up financial controls and audit readiness.
• Develop finance systems and automations for easy access to information.
• Support financing efforts as the company grows.
• Help develop international finance functions across countries.

Skills

Ownership

Analytical ability

Accounting judgement

Systems building

English fluency

Security clearance eligibility

Coding ability

Automation / AI in finance

Experience in startups/VC

International entities experience

Job description

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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