Finance Manager

What we do

Cambrium is the new chemical company. Focused on manufacturing materials that matter, we built an AI-driven molecular design technology that creates new molecules with previously inaccessible functionalities. Our chemicals enable our customers to create products that outperform existing alternatives and are better for society and the planet.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity. We consider all applications equally regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity. We strongly encourage individuals from groups traditionally underrepresented in tech to apply.

Please apply even if you don't match the criteria exactly. We believe potential and determination beat experience.

Your role

As Finance Manager, you will be key to Cambrium’s success by ensuring financial excellence for multiple entities across operations, compliance, and commercial initiatives. You’ll work closely with our Chief of Staff and cross-functional teams to bring clarity, discipline, and structure into a growing environment.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Reporting & Accounting

• Work closely with our external accountants and tax advisors on tight deadlines
• Own day-to-day accounting activities including accounts payable, accounts receivable and bookkeeping
• Drive monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements including reconciling inter-company transactions for our German and French entity
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax, and regulatory requirements

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Support the budget and forecasting process across teams and entities
• Monitor key KPIs and financial metrics, and deliver actionable recommendations

Fundraising & Investor Reporting

• Support non-dilutive funding reporting and applications (grants, loans) and financing rounds
• Help prepare investor reporting materials such as monthly updates and board presentations

Your profile

• Minimum 5 years experience in a finance function, experience in a startup or scale-up is a plus
• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field, Master’s or MBA is a plus
• Excellent Excel skills and experience with startup relevant accounting systems, e.g. Moss/Spendesk, Datev
• You stay structured and detail-oriented, even in a fast-paced startup environment where you need to be hands on
• Ability to communicate financial and regulatory matters clearly to non-finance stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills in English and German

What we offer

• Learning & development program
• Travel card for Berlin/Paris
• Gym membership
• Subsidized lunch + impassioned lunch discussions
• Generous vacation policy
• Regular team events