Vice President of Finance

About the Role

Join VÆRIDION as the Vice President of Finance, taking charge of the financial framework for a pioneering deep-tech aerospace scale-up focused on electric aviation. This pivotal position involves steering financial management practices, ensuring stringent financial controls, and spearheading fundraising initiatives that facilitate the company’s shift from developmental stages to full industrial production.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the company’s comprehensive financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting activities, while establishing scalable governance, consistent reporting standards, and meaningful financial KPIs.
• Develop and implement robust finance processes and systems that accommodate growth from startup phase to industrial-scale manufacturing; collaborate closely across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and business units to foster data-driven decision-making.
• Design and execute asset financing strategies related to equipment, tooling, and production assets; negotiate and manage venture debt, development credit facilities, and related financing instruments, maintaining strong relationships with banks and financial partners.
• Support equity fundraising by preparing financial models, investor documents, due diligence materials, and managing financial data rooms and investor communications.
• Contribute to the expansion and maturation of the finance department as the business scales; counsel executive leadership on financial strategies, risk assessment, and capital allocation decisions.

Candidate Profile

• Approximately 10 years of finance-related experience within corporate finance, structured finance, investment, or similar roles, ideally including exposure to startups or high-growth companies.
• Expertise in capital-heavy sectors such as aerospace, deep technology, manufacturing, hardware, energy, or mobility domains.
• Direct experience in at least two of these areas: asset financing, venture debt, innovation or development credits, project financing, or equity fundraising support.
• Proficient in financial modeling, scenario analysis, negotiating financing agreements, and comprehending manufacturing cost models and capital expenditure planning.
• Familiarity with public funding schemes in Germany or the European Union is advantageous; experience in regulated or certification-focused industries is a benefit.
• Demonstrated strong ownership with ability to execute strategically and operationally, managing ambiguity and rapid changes effectively.
• Excellent communication skills in English are required; proficiency in German or another European language is considered a plus.

Additional Information

• VÆRIDION values diversity and inclusion, encouraging applicants from underrepresented groups, even if all qualifications are not fully met.
• Flexible working arrangements are supported, with an emphasis on responsible schedule management; occasional remote work is permitted.

Benefits

• Engage with an ambitious team revolutionizing aviation with clean and efficient electric aircraft.
• Subsidized mental and physical health initiatives, including EGYM Wellpass membership.
• Company meal subsidies with a 5€ contribution per lunch on office days.
• Opportunity to participate in virtual stock option programs.
• Choice between free electric vehicle charging or public transportation ticket under Deutschlandticket.
• Access to the JobRad program for leasing bicycles or e-bikes with tax advantages.
• Company pension plan facilitating long-term financial security.
• Work locations available in modern facilities in Munich or within the aerospace cluster in Delft.
• Support for personal and professional growth through independent project execution.
• Participation in social and team-building events such as cooking, games, and sports activities.

Company Overview

Founded in 2021, VÆRIDION is driving the future of regional air travel with the Microliner, a fully electric commercial aircraft designed to be the most energy-efficient in its class. Bringing together expertise in aerospace, automotive engineering, and business, VÆRIDION is committed to creating a clean, safe, and affordable aviation ecosystem.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is between €120,000 and €150,000 per year.