Head of Finance (80-100%)

Spiden is a Swiss deep-tech startup dedicated to revolutionizing the field of personalized health monitoring. Our objective is to develop the first health wearable monitoring glucose non-invasively. We will launch our wearable as a consumer product in the EU in H1’2027, and then as a medically cleared product in the US. Our team consists of over 70 staff, including more than 50 PhDs, with deep expertise in entrepreneurship, product development, and the required engineering as well as scientific disciplines. We are operating out of our lab facilities in Pfäffikon SZ, Switzerland, and our office in San Francisco, United States.

• 10+ years of finance experience, with a minimum of 5 years in a senior leadership role 
• Proven experience in a high-growth company, ideally in the consumer market 
• Proven experience managing international finance operations in Europe and the US 
• Proven experience leading the implementation of an ERP system 
• Strong organizational skills in fast-paced environments 
• Excellent English and German communication skills, both written and spoken 

• A multi-cultural team embracing diversity. We strive for gender equality.
• The opportunity to have impact on the business development of the next blockbuster in health monitoring 
• An experienced management team with deep experience and a strong commitment to people development 
• A position where you can develop and grow beyond your limits 
• A steep learning curve, real impact at work and a lot of fun! 
• Frequent company and team events creating a fun place to work and a great company culture
• A top modern office and laboratory infrastructure with great proximity to public transport, highway, shopping 
• Indoor gym and sport activity offering, proximity to lake for swimming, forest for running
• Tailored compensation package with equity opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Head of Finance with the expertise and enthusiasm to define how Spiden is running its global financial operations in alignment with its strategy.  In this pivotal role, you will collaborate closely with the executive team to shape and oversee all financial aspects of the company, including the implementation of the (ERP) infrastructure required to run a B2C business selling thousands of wearables to its customers. We are looking for a finance leader who thrives in a demanding, fast-paced environment and can successfully build up the finance function at Spiden. 

What you will do:  

• Financial Operations: Oversee all financial operations at Spiden, including: 
  • Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A): manage budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning. Ensure timely and accurate reporting to internal and external stakeholders
  • Cash flow management: monitor and manage cash flow to ensure sufficient liquidity for obligations and operations
  • Accounting and financial reporting: oversee accurate accounting processes and financial reporting
  • Capital management: ensure raised funds are utilized and allocated in the most effective way
  • Compliance and risk management: ensure compliance with financial regulations, taxes, and laws, and manage financial risks 
  • Relationship management: manage relationships with auditors, banks, and other financial partners
• ERP System Implementation (company-wide): Lead the end-to-end implementation of the ERP system, including requirement definition, vendor selection, implementation, and deployment.

Starting with a 30-minute introductory phone interview, we proceed to group/technical interviews, ideally followed by an on-site interview and tour of our facilities. We aim for a swift process while allowing both parties to obtain a full picture.