Finance Lead (60-100%)

About the role

BTRY is a Swiss startup developing thin-film solid-state batteries for the next generation of electronics. As it scales towards industrial production, it is looking for a Finance Lead to own its financial planning and finance operations, working closely with the CEO and supporting the Series A financing round in 2027. The position is based in Dübendorf, Switzerland, at 60-100% workload.

Key responsibilities

• Own the financial model, budgets, forecasts and scenarios, including cash runway, working capital and manufacturing economics.
• Evaluate major equipment investments and financing needs for production scale-up.
• Own day-to-day accounting, monthly close, payroll coordination, financial controls and reporting, working with external specialists where needed.
• Coordinate annual accounts and the external audit, and deliver clear management and investor reporting.
• Own the financial materials and financial due diligence during Series A fundraising in 2027.
• Act as contact point for tax and legal advisers and coordinate relevant compliance deadlines.

Required profile

• Around five or more years of relevant finance experience, including direct ownership of financial planning and reporting in a small or growing company.
• Ideally, experience in a hardware or manufacturing startup or SME.
• Ideally, exposure to fundraising activities (startup, VC, M&A, PE).
• Strong academic background in finance, accounting, economics or a related discipline.
• Collaborative, clear communicator with strong German and English language skills.

Required skills

• Strong financial modelling and accounting skills, with a strategic mindset and the ability to challenge assumptions.
• Ideally, knowledge of Swiss and German accounting standards; US accounting knowledge is a plus.
• Hands-on, independent, able to build processes and own the function without a team initially.