Job Description
About the Job
We’re looking for an experienced and motivated Senior FP&A Manager(m/f/d) to build and drive the financial steering and strategy at our client company.
As a Senior FP&A Manager, you’ll take ownership of our client company’s integrated financial model and turn it into a scalable strategic engine, independently driving financial planning and performance steering while helping to professionalise and evolve the FP&A function on a corporate level.
Working closely with the CFO and leadership, you’ll play a key role in accelerating growth toward the next scale-up phase and beyond. The company’s graphene-photonics innovation addresses the semiconductor industry’s demand for higher bandwidth and lower power consumption, connecting chips to high-throughput networks with minimal latency.
In this role, you’ll
- Build and expand a shared framework of integrated financial models considering semiconductor-specific factors like NRE, wafer costs, yield curves, and capacity utilisation
- Own the full financial cycle from budgeting to performance steering, directly reporting to the CFO with high visibility at C-level and Board level
- Run structured scenario analyses (e.g., Make-vs-Buy, Foundry partner strategies, capacity allocations) to understand technical challenges and map them to strategic decisions
- Build and deliver compelling board-level reports and semiconductor-specific KPIs (Design Wins, Time-to-Market, Gross Margin by node, Tape-out timelines) for both technical and business stakeholders
- Lead commercial negotiations and strategic sparring with Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain to manage budgets in the triple-digit million range
- Collaborate with leadership on GTM and product roadmap modelling for multi-generational chip developments and their multi-year P&L impact
- Shape and co-own the FP&A function, professionalizing reporting systems and planning structures for complex manufacturing and Fabless/IDM models
- Work cross-functionally with Accounting and Operations to manage the Bill of Materials (BoM), cash conversion cycles, and foundry prepayments
- Bring structured market insights and competitive intelligence regarding pricing and technological trends into the financial forecasts and liquidity planning
Your Profile
- 10+ years of relevant experience in FP&A, Corporate Finance, Transaction Services, or Investment Banking with a strong Semiconductor or hardware focus
- A proven track record at semiconductor companies (e.g., Intel, TSMC, GlobalFoundries, NXP, Infineon) or Tier-1 suppliers
- Strong understanding of the semiconductor value chain (Design → Foundry → OSAT → Distribution → OEM) and various business models (Fabless, Fab-lite, IDM)
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with experience in fundraising and due diligence processes
- Structured, analytical, and self-driven — with expert financial modelling skills focused on unit economics of physical products
- Experience with Capex-intensive, long-term business models and the scaling of planning systems
- Fluency in written and spoken English, German is a plus
- Comfort working in a scale-up environment with hands-on mentality and high ownership
Benefits & Perks
- People over processes: We prioritise flexibility, ensuring work adapts to your life. Our people-first approach supports a meaningful work-life balance so you can focus on what matters.
- Grow with us: Your potential is our priority. We provide the autonomy to make an impact and invest in your professional and personal development through a culture of continuous learning.
- Health and future: We offer a comprehensive benefits package—including excellent insurance, pension plans, and virtual stock options—to support your mental, physical, and financial well-being.
- Living openness: Collaboration, trust, and inclusion are our cornerstones. We value individuality as a collective strength that drives our innovation.
- Connecting chips and people: We foster an inclusive, supportive environment and welcome talent from all backgrounds to help us make a lasting impact on the industry.
Please note that this position is hybrid: you can work remotely with occasional travel to Germany (Aachen/ Berlin.)
If you’re eager to join the A11 Ecosystem and shape what’s next, we want to hear from you!
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
A11 is committed to diverse and equal opportunities hiring for all – applicants, candidates, and employees alike. We value humans – with all our glorious multifaceted backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences – and look forward to your application.
