Head of Finance (gn) @ Generative AI SaaS Venture, Berlin

This is an Atlantic Labs portfolio venture. Find out more about us and other opportunities in the portfolio here.

About the Venture

Synthflow AI is an innovative early-stage high-growth generative AI startup dedicated to transforming the way businesses interact with their customers. As pioneers in the field, Synthflow AI has developed the first human-like conversational AI voice assistants, empowering companies to seamlessly integrate advanced voice technology into their operations.

With Synthflow AI, businesses can effortlessly create AI voice assistants capable of answering inbound calls and scheduling appointments around the clock, all without the need for any coding.

About the Role

Having just closed a $7.4m seed round, Synthflow are now looking to build the foundations for a scalable team and bring in their first finance hire. As Head of Finance, you will be responsible for building the processes and managing the daily and strategic financial operations for Synthflow, alongside supporting on broader topics including Legal, HR, Admin and Operations. We’re looking for somebody with experience running finance in VC backed scaling start-ups who is excited to take the opportunity to build out this function from scratch. Specifically you will:

• Lead the finance department, establishing key functions such as controlling and financial planning.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive finance strategy and model that aligns with Synthflow’s mission and business objectives.
• Oversee accounting, FP&A, liquidity management, budgeting, and forecasting to ensure robust financial management.
• Prepare financial reports for the founders and investors, providing insights and recommendations
• Support on future fundraises, including preparing financial documents and coordinating with investors.
• Handle HR and People administration, including payroll, benefits, and compliance.
• Oversee legal and entity-related matters, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards in existing and future markets
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance financial operations and reporting.
• Collaborate closely with department leads to ensure financial alignment and support for business initiatives.

About You:

• Proven track record in a high-performance finance function, ideally within an early-stage startup or a fast-moving environment.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. CPA or CFA certification is advantageous.
• Strong experience in setting up and implementing finance functions within a VC-backed startup, including FP&A, controlling, and budget management.
• Expertise in strategic finance and building robust financial models for senior leadership.
• Adept at implementing and managing business KPIs for financial performance.
• Experience in building and managing high-performance finance teams.
• Experience with payments platform Stripe is a big plus
• Experience in setting up finance automations between tools
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working with diverse stakeholders at various seniority levels.
• Highly adaptable to changing business needs and environments with a focus on problem-solving.
• Fluent in written and spoken English & German; additional language skills are a plus.

Why Join:

• Attractive Compensation Package: All of our team members receive stock options.
• Innovative Environment: Work with cutting-edge AI technology in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Growth Opportunities: Be a part of one of the fastest growing companies with opportunities for career advancement.
• Ownership & Impact: Make a significant impact on our product development and customer success strategies.
• Remote Work: Enjoy the flexibility of working remotely with a diverse and talented team.