Full-Time

Vice President Finance

Updated on 9/4/2026

KINEXON

KINEXON

201-500 employees

Translates physical operations into digital twins.

No salary listed

Munich, Germany

Hybrid

The role uses a hybrid and remote work model.

Bachelor's, MBA

Category
Finance & Banking (1)
Required Skills
Forecasting
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
Data Analysis

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Requirements
  • A degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field is required.
  • A professional qualification such as Steuerberater, Certified Public Accountant, or Association of Chartered Certified Accountants is a plus.
  • At least 10 years of experience in finance, including 3–5 years in a senior leadership role, ideally in a startup or scale-up environment.
  • Strong knowledge of German Generally Accepted Accounting Principles is required; International Financial Reporting Standards experience is a plus.
  • Hands-on experience with financial automation and modern software-as-a-service finance tools.
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Fluency in German and English.
Responsibilities
  • Lead all finance operations, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, controlling, and reporting.
  • Develop and execute financial strategy to support growth and profitability.
  • Ensure compliance with German Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
  • Manage relationships with auditors, tax advisors, investors, and banks.
  • Support fundraising, equity and debt financing, and mergers and acquisitions activities.
  • Optimize cash flow, working capital, and capital allocation.
  • Drive continuous improvement of finance processes and systems, using automation and artificial intelligence-driven tools to enhance efficiency, scalability, and reporting quality.
  • Build and mentor a high-performing finance team.
  • Prepare clear, actionable board and investor reports.
  • Provide data-driven insights to guide business decisions across products, markets, and business units.
  • Partner with business leaders to ensure financial clarity, accountability, and informed growth decisions.
Desired Qualifications
  • International Financial Reporting Standards experience.
  • Master of Business Administration degree.
  • A professional qualification such as Steuerberater, Certified Public Accountant, or Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.

Kinexon turns physical operations into digital twins to help manufacturers, logistics, and sports teams optimize, automate, and monitor processes. Its wireless plug‑and‑play location system captures real‑time data from assets and people to create a digital representation of operations for better decision-making. Kinexon Industries serves plant and production managers in automotive, aerospace, intralogistics, and machinery with location‑based optimization, while Kinexon Sports & Media offers sports data analytics and player tracking to improve performance and prevent injuries. Revenue comes from selling digital solutions and services, including SAP Store offerings like Order Tracking and Process Management, with a goal of driving digital transformation and sustainability through actionable data.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$146.5M

Headquarters

Munich, Germany

Founded

2012

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • ArchLynk and C5MI partnerships expanded Kinexon warehouse automation reach in 2025.
  • Kinexon's August 24, 2026 blog highlights $130 million backing for international expansion.
  • Connected-ball adoption at La Liga and FIFA creates recurring data and officiating demand.

What critics are saying

  • La Liga and FIFA contracts concentrate sports revenue around officiating cycles and rule changes.
  • Continental's 2023 acquisition removed Kinexon's robot-operating-system division and engineering team.
  • SAP, Zebra, and Omron can commoditize industrial tracking, crushing Kinexon's margins by 2027.

What makes KINEXON unique

  • Kinexon unifies location tracking, digital twins, and fleet control across factories and sports.
  • Continental bought Kinexon's AMR Brain in 2023, validating its robotics operating-system depth.
  • La Liga adopted Kinexon sensor balls on August 12, 2026, proving elite sports credibility.

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