Head of Finance (German Subsidiary)

XYZ Robotics is a global leader in advancing fully autonomous robot perception and manipulation. As a pioneer in Mobile Manipulation Robotics (MMR), we leverage cutting-edge Embodied AI including 3D vision, motion planning, and reinforcement learning to solve the toughest challenges in logistics: Automated Truck Loading/Unloading and Order Picking. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Shanghai with global hubs in the U.S., Germany, Japan, and South Korea, XYZ Robotics has raised over USD 100 million to date. We are transforming the warehouse "Loading Dock" from a manual bottleneck into a high-efficiency automated gateway.

Head of Finance (German Subsidiary)

I. Local Finance and Compliance (Germany)

• Oversee the daily financial operations of the German subsidiary, including bookkeeping, monthly financial reports (BWA/SuSa), preliminary and annual VAT filings, corporate income tax filings, annual financial statements, and other compliance-related activities;
• Manage the application process for customer bank guarantees, acting as the liaison between local German banks and customer legal departments to ensure smooth business operations;
• Lead the management of local German tax advisors and external agencies, ensuring the quality of their deliverables;
• Serve as the primary contact for German government agencies—including tax authorities, customs, and the commercial registry—handling routine audits and inquiries.

II. EU Regional Tax Structure and Cross-Border Planning

• Design and implement tax treatment strategies for intra-EU cross-border transactions;
• Coordinate transfer pricing compliance and documentation preparation across EU member states;
• Liaise with the Group Finance function to support consolidated financial reporting and transfer pricing documentation.

III. Cross-Border Tax Planning (Non-EU Regions, including the UK)

• Lead the development of VAT strategies for the UK market—including the selection of import agency structures—and drive VAT recovery for cross-border export scenarios (e.g., Proof of Concept [POC] equipment);
• Proactively design import/export tax structures for other non-EU regions.

IV. Business Finance Partner

• Actively engage with front-line business operations, providing support in commercial term reviews, accounts receivable management, project financial analysis, and pricing decision-making;
• Serve as the primary financial liaison for front-line business teams across Germany and Europe, supporting both internal teams and key clients.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, Taxation, or a related field;
• Minimum of 8 years of professional finance experience, including at least 5 years in a role with independent responsibilities within the German subsidiary of a Chinese or multinational enterprise;
• In-depth knowledge of German HGB accounting standards and the German tax system; demonstrated ability to independently prepare VAT filings, corporate income tax returns, and annual financial statements;
• Familiarity with the EU VAT system and UK VAT regulations post-Brexit;
• Practical experience in cross-border tax planning, with the ability to independently design and implement multi-regional tax strategies;
• Fluent in German and English (working languages); proficiency in Chinese communication is preferred (for liaison with Group Headquarters).

Bonus Points:

• Experience in cross-border B2B finance within the equipment, industrial goods, or hardware sectors;
• Practical experience handling customer bank guarantees;
• Experience using the SAP system;
• Experience with IPO preparation or consolidated financial statements (the company is currently pursuing a public listing).