Head of Finance (m/f/d) in Quantum Computing Start-Up

Permanent employee, Full-time · Berlin

Your role

As Head of Finance (m/f/d) at Kipu Quantum, you will take full ownership of our finance function - both strategically and operationally. You will define and execute key financial projects that have a direct impact on our business trajectory, own department objectives, and lead all financial planning, reporting, and accounting processes. You’ll act as a strategic partner to the C-Level and investors, while building the entire finance team from scratch. Until the team is in place, you will independently take over administrative and operational finance tasks, from daily bookkeeping to liquidity monitoring and external accounting coordination. This role is ideal for someone who combines visionary leadership with a hands-on startup mindset.

Your responsibilities

Own and drive all financial strategy, planning, reporting, and department objectives
Take full responsibility for daily finance operations and admin tasks until the team is in place
Oversee budgeting, cash flow, controlling, and external accounting (HGB), including collaboration with tax advisors
Support the company’s fundraising efforts with analyses, business plans, and presentation materials
Deliver timely and accurate internal reporting for investor-ready decision-making, including cash flow forecasts, department-level KPIs, and financial dashboards.
Represent Finance in Steering Committees and communicate clearly across all levels of the organization, especially towards C-Level
Maintain and optimize accounting tools (e.g., Finway), approval workflows, and payment processes
Act as a close sparring partner to the company leadership
Eventually build and lead the finance department, including hiring and team development

Your profile

Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, Controlling, or a comparable field
Several years of leadership experience in finance, including managing teams and owning department strategy
Proven success in building finance functions in startup or scale-up environments (ideally tech or deep tech)
Strong expertise in financial planning & analysis, liquidity management, HGB accounting, and fundraising support
Skilled in tools like Excel (incl. VBA), accounting tools, PowerPoint; Power BI is a plus
Strategic thinker with hands-on mentality - able to dive into numbers while keeping a high-level business view
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience reporting to founders, investors, and external advisors
True start-up spirit: innovative, dynamic, driven, and resilient
Fluent in both German and English (written and spoken)

Why join us?

At Kipu Quantum, you have a unique opportunity to shape the future of technology by contributing to one of the most exciting startups in quantum computing. Your work will have a lasting impact as we tackle groundbreaking challenges and redefine what is possible in this cutting-edge field
We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative, international culture where openness, transparency, and innovation thrive. Here, you will be part of a team that genuinely cares about our work and each other
Your growth matters to us. With ample opportunities for individual development, you can sharpen your skills, advance your career, and explore new horizons within a fast-paced and supportive environment
Enjoy the flexibility to balance your professional and personal life with our adaptable working hours and hybrid remote/onsite options
We also believe in making work life enjoyable. From regular team events that foster connections to perks like contributions toward public transport or shopping vouchers, international remote work opportunities, 30 vacation days per year and more, we are committed to creating a workplace where you can thrive

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Are you confident that our mission can’t succeed without YOU on board? Don’t hesitate - submit your application today using our online form! Be sure to include your CV (in English or German), your salary expectations, and your earliest possible start date. Have questions or want to discuss the role in more detail? Reach out to Svenja Anderer, our Lead People & Culture at Kipu Quantum. We’d love to hear from you!

WEB. https://kipu-quantum.com/career/
MAIL. hr@kipu-quantum.com
MOBILE. 0049 172 399 5868

KARLSRUHE OFFICE. Kipu Quantum GmbH, Roonstraße 23a, 76137 Karlsruhe
BERLIN OFFICE. Kipu Quantum GmbH, Greifswalder Str. 212, 10405 Berlin

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About us

Kipu Quantum is a German startup focused on quantum computing, with offices in Karlsruhe and Berlin. We specialize in developing quantum algorithms tailored for specific applications and hardware. Our solutions help various industries, including pharmaceuticals, chemicals, logistics, and finance, to tackle complex problems using existing quantum hardware. We aim to make practical quantum computing accessible by significantly reducing the time needed to achieve quantum advantage for real-world applications.

In December 2023, Kipu Quantum secured €10.5 million in seed funding, led by HV Capital and DTCF (DeepTech & Climate Fonds), with participation from Entrada Ventures, Quantonation, and First Momentum Ventures. This funding will support the development of our hardware-specific quantum algorithms and accelerate the commercialization of our quantum solutions.

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