Senior Manager, Finance Operations (m/f/d)

About the Role at RobCo

RobCo is building the category of Autonomous Industrial Robotics and we're doing it fast. We believe that automating the ordinary frees humans to do the extraordinary, and we're building the end-to-end robotics infrastructure to make that possible - hardware, software, and AI in one stack that just works.

At RobCo, we automate the ordinary, so humans can do the extraordinary. To achieve this, we are looking for an ambitious Senior Manager, Finance Operations (m/f/d) to help us establish RobCo as leading provider of automation solutions.

The Senior Manager of Finance Operations, will oversee financial management and operational processes to ensure efficiency and compliance. Key responsibilities include managing financial reporting, budgeting, and accounting activities, as well as analyzing financial data to support strategic decision-making. The role also involves optimizing operational workflows and ensuring alignment with company goals. This is a full-time, on-site position located in Munich, Germany.

Your Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end financial reporting, including the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with relevant standards

• Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting processes, partnering with department heads to align financial plans with business objectives

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger maintenance

• Analyze financial data and performance metrics to provide actionable insights and recommendations to senior leadership

• Ensure compliance with local and international financial regulations, tax requirements, and internal policies

• Identify and implement process improvements to optimize operational workflows and increase efficiency across finance functions

• Evaluate, implement, and manage financial management systems, automation tools, and AI-driven solutions to modernize finance operations

• Serve as a key business partner to cross-functional teams, supporting strategic initiatives and investment decisions

• Develop the finance operations team, fostering a high-performance culture

• Manage relationships with external stakeholders, including auditors, banks, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies

We're looking for someone who has:

• Strong expertise in Finance and Accounting, including budgeting and financial analysis

• Proficient Analytical Skills to interpret financial data and support strategic planning

• Knowledge of Financial Reporting standards and compliance requirements

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail

• Proficiency with financial management systems, automation software and AI tools

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field required; an advanced degree such as an MBA or CPA certification preferred

• Prior experience in investment banking, consulting or accounting

• Startup background in SaaS or robotics is a plus

• Fluency in English and German is required

• A true player-coach mindset, someone who is just as comfortable rolling up their sleeves on the details as they are driving topics and growing the people around them.

Why join RobCo?

• Develop modular, software-defined robotics solutions with us that set new standards in automation.

• Help us build robots equipped with state-of-the-art AI that perceive their environment, analyze data, and make intelligent decisions in real time.

• As part of a very dynamic and fast-growing scale-up, you will take on responsibility from day one, drive your own projects, and see the direct impact of your work.

• Flat hierarchies, open communication, and regular 360° feedback enable fast decisions and support your professional and personal development.

• Work out across Germany in over 7,200 studios with our subsidized Wellpass membership.

• Flexible working hours, a modern office, and—depending on the role—the option to work from home.

• Regular team events—from relaxed beer & pizza nights on the rooftop terrace to shared experiences on ski trips or at Oktoberfest.

About RobCo

Founded in Munich in 2020, RobCo leads the transition toward fully Autonomous Industrial Robotics. Our mission is to deploy RobCo in every factory - solving the industrial labor shortage through end-to-end robotics that just works. Powered by Physical AI, our solutions combine a scalable modular hardware architecture with intelligent software that adapts to your use case, improves over time, and requires zero upfront investment through our Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS) model.

We solve our customers' most pressing pain points - labor shortage, cost pressure, workplace safety, and national reshoring - across the full spectrum of Autonomous Industrial Robotics. With $160M raised from investors including Lightspeed, Lingotto Innovation, and Sequoia, 200+ people globally, and 2.5M+ operating hours in the field, we are deploying robots in factories across Europe and the United States - with our US operations headquartered in Austin, TX, and our RobCo Bay Area Demo Lab in San Francisco.

Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

At RobCo, applicants are selected regardless of ethnic origin, religion, gender, age, disability, or sexual orientation. All decisions throughout the recruitment process are based solely on applicants’ qualifications, skills, knowledge, and experience, as well as relevant business requirements.