Controller

LionVolt; Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Full time

Job summary

A deep-tech startup in Eindhoven is seeking a Controller to shape and professionalize financial operations. You will manage financial administration, reporting, and audit processes while supporting strategic financial topics. The ideal candidate has a relevant degree and a minimum of 7 years of experience in a senior finance position, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and has strong analytical skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Innovative work environment

Modern workspace at Brainport Industries Campus

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience as a controller or in a senior finance position.
• Familiarity with subsidy reporting and assurance processes is required.
• Experience in a scale-up, tech, or manufacturing environment is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Managing the (outsourced) financial administrations, consisting of NL and UK.
• Develop and deliver monthly financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate subsidy reporting and compliance, including audit preparations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Reporting skills

Communication skills in English

Process improvement

Hands-on mindset

Education

Bachelor/Masters degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Financial software applications

Job description

LionVolt is a deep-tech startup working on a revolutionary battery using a 3D lithium metal anode architecture that will boost battery performance and bring an important contribution to achieving global net zero goals. A step change in battery performance is in high demand from our application markets, and our architecture boosts energy density and charging rates without compromising safety and duration/life. Our multinational and highly diverse team consists of 50 people across multiple locations. Our innovation centre is based at the High Tech Campus in Eindhoven, a leading European innovation hub, and we have a cell manufacturing facility in Scotland. In addition, we are expanding our manufacturing capacity with a new production line at the Brainport Industries Campus (BIC) in Eindhoven, giving us everything we need to realise our innovation.

As Controller, you’ll play a central role in shaping and professionalizing LionVolt’s financial operations. You’ll oversee our outsourced financial administration, coordinate internal and external reporting, and be the main contact for auditors, banks, and insurance providers. You’ll also support strategic financial topics such as cap table management and investor reporting, and assist with legal and financial preparations for upcoming funding rounds. This is a role for someone who gets excited about helping build a fast-growing company — someone who wants to leave their mark on processes, systems, and structure, and who enjoys the mix of operational finance and strategic involvement.

Responsibilities

• Managing the (outsourced) financial administrations, consisting of NL and UK
• Managing the procurement process, invoices and weekly payment runs
• Develop and deliver monthly financial reports for internal and external stakeholders
• Coordinate the preparation of annual financial statements and manage audit processes
• Act as the primary contact for external accountants, banks, and insurance providers
• Coordinate subsidy reporting and compliance, including audit preparations and verification statements
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis
• Managing tax matters including VAT, WKR, CIT and payroll taxes
• Lead and implement process improvement and financial optimization projects
• Building and shaping our administrative organization and internal financial controls
• Execute various other finance-related responsibilities in a dynamic scale-up environment

Qualifications

• Relevant Bachelor/Masters degree (e.g. Finance, Accounting), and additional post master is a plus
• Minimum of 7 years of experience as a controller or in a senior finance position
• A builder’s mentality: You enjoy creating and improving processes, not just maintaining them
• Strong analytical and reporting skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
• Familiarity with subsidy reporting and assurance processes is required
• Affinity with venture capital environments is a plus
• Proficiency with financial software applications; experience with system implementation is a bonus
• A hands-on, structured, and solution-oriented mindset
• Excellent communication skills in English; proficiency in Dutch is a plus
• Experience in a scale-up, tech, or manufacturing environment is beneficial

What We Offer

• A mission-driven company shaping the future of energy storage
• A fast-paced, innovative, and collaborative work environment
• Freedom to take ownership, shape your role, and contribute your ideas
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• A modern workspace at the Brainport Industries Campus and High Tech Campus in Eindhoven

Please note: Acquisitions in response to this vacancy are not appreciated.