VIDA
VIDA
VIDA develops map-based software for evaluating location risks across infrastructure projects, including wind farms, power grids, data centers, and transportation sites. Its platform brings together more than 50 global data layers to help infrastructure funds, banks, multinational companies, and governments assess climate, ESG, demand, and accessibility risks in over 40 countries. Teams can share projects with colleagues and external partners, who can add comments, notes, and supporting documents. VIDA supports workflows ranging from initial site assessment and impact analysis to due diligence, climate-risk management, and automated ESG reporting.

Founder's Associate, Finance — Munich Hybrid

Lead finance, reporting, and strategic planning at VIDA, an infrastructure planning software company serving investors, donors, and governments. Work closely with the CEO across emerging markets on financial decisions and company-wide priorities.

Description

  • Manage VIDA's finance function, covering budgets, forecasts, investor reporting, financial accuracy, and compliance
  • Drive budgeting, forecasting, and scenario analysis
  • Serve as the CEO's thought partner on financial decisions
  • Challenge assumptions, develop data-led solutions, and help determine priorities
  • Develop business cases for cost efficiency, new products, and market expansion
  • Produce internal and external financial reports
  • Coordinate monthly and annual close processes with tax advisors
  • Prepare investor communications and support partnership work
  • Serve as the primary contact for financial due diligence
  • Manage and improve invoicing, cash flow, payment runs, and internal controls across countries, currencies, and contract structures
  • Learn customer contracting and payment workflows while building relationships with finance stakeholders
  • Contribute to decisions on forecasting, pricing, the business model, and risk
  • Support finance-related onboarding, offboarding, and other operational activities
  • Partner with the CEO and leadership team on strategic initiatives across the company

Requirements

  • Master's degree in finance, business, economics, or a related field, or equivalent experience
  • At least two years of full-time experience in a demanding finance or strategy position
  • Solid understanding of finance operations, accounting, and reporting
  • Business-fluent written and spoken English at C1/C2 level
  • German language skills are advantageous
  • Entrepreneurial, proactive approach
  • Practical use of AI and automation in your work
  • Able to build trust across the company, communicate clearly, and engage confidently with senior external stakeholders
  • Comfortable owning responsibilities independently and working through uncertainty
  • Regular attendance at the Munich office is preferred
  • Available to start in December 2026 or January 2027
  • Submit your CV in English

Benefits

  • Make a tangible contribution to a mission-driven technology company
  • Take ownership of a critical function alongside the CEO and leadership team
  • Grow within an ambitious international team with an expanding remit
  • Permanent full-time employment contract
  • Participate in VIDA's success through its VSOP equity plan
  • Hybrid working arrangement
  • €500 budget for setting up a home office
  • 28 days of annual leave plus public holidays in your country of residence

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