Finance Manager (fmx)

• A machine that catches what others miss in milliseconds.
• Physics data and engineering are working hand in hand to build tools that matter.
• An international team who loves solving hard problems and where knowledge flows fast.

• Youll get to build a company together with a brilliant and welcoming team on a product that has never been done before.
• Our technology is the cutting edge of tomorrow starting today and not in 10 years.
• You will work directly with major semiconductor companies from Day 1.
• Youll get virtual shares and act on behalf of the entire company beyond just your own team.
• Youll be part of a high-growth company backed by top-tier investors.

• Own end-to-end financial operations in a hardware-centric environment: from accounting and controlling to operational finance manufacturing finance and project cost tracking.
• Manage the full order-to-cash cycle including order-book management for configurable hardware systems milestone invoicing and customer payment schedules typical for semiconductor equipment companies.
• Build scalable finance processes for a deep-tech hardware organization transitioning from prototype builds to repeatable system shipments.
• Maintain accurate project P&L and tool-level costing linking BOM evolution NRE and manufacturing costs to product margin development.
• Drive financial planning & analysis (FP&A): quarterly forecasts long-range planning headcount planning and sensitivity analyses (e.g. supply chain delays capex investments ramp scenarios).
• Manage cashflow planning for a capex-intensive hardware business with long procurement cycles (optics lasers precision mechanics electronics custom diamond components).
• Coordinate with supply chain & operations to track purchase commitments supplier payment terms WIP status and inventory valuation.
• Oversee import/export compliance from a financial and documentation perspective (customs codes VAT handling Incoterms asset tracking dual-use screening).
• Lead reporting for public funding instruments (EIC Accelerator BMBF BayVFP): cost eligibility timesheet audits evidence collection and financial claims.
• Implement and maintain ERP/MRP-integrated finance processes ensuring accurate BOM costing inventory movements lot tracking and tooling depreciation.
• Support revenue recognition for multi-stage equipment shipments (hardware installation commissioning customer acceptance).
• Serve as a financial partner to engineering and product teams providing clear cost visibility during hardware design iterations and build phases.
• Establish internal controls budgeting discipline and spend transparency to support a growing hardware organization.

• 35 years of experience in finance controlling or FP&Aideally at a semiconductor equipment company (ASML Applied Materials KLA Lam Tokyo Electron) or a deep-tech hardware scale-up.
• Deep understanding of hardware-heavy financial cycles including long lead times milestone-based revenue WIP tracking and complex BOM structures.
• Experience with order-book management customer milestone payments lead-time-driven cash flow planning and cost-of-goods transparency.
• Comfortable owning tool-level cost models gross margin tracking and forecasting in a low-volume high-complexity capital equipment environment.
• Familiarity with import/export procedures VAT Incoterms and global shipping challenges for high-value equipment.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems (e.g. SAP ByD NetSuite Odoo Microsoft Dynamics) and integrating them with finance workflows.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize technical complexity into clear financial guidance.
• Excellent communication skills able to align engineering operations and leadership around financial implications of technical decisions.
• (Nice to have) Experience with EU grant financial compliance or multi-partner R&D projects.
• (Nice to have) Knowledge of semiconductor ecosystem economics equipment lifecycle cost models and service operations.

• Mission: At QD were driven by more than just building great products - we aim to make a lasting difference. Joining us means contributing to meaningful work that goes beyond business as usual.
• Impact & growth: This is an exciting stage of our journey and your voice matters. Youll have the chance to shape our culture influence key decisions and grow alongside a company thats scaling fast.
• Well-being & balance: We value rest and recovery. Thats why youll enjoy 30 vacation days plus public holidays to recharge and return inspired.
• Health & fitness: With a company-sponsored Wellpass membership youll have access to countless gyms classes and wellness offers across Germany to stay healthy and active.
• Team & culture: We believe the best ideas come when we connect outside the office. From regular off-sites to team events youll be part of a collaborative and supportive environment.
• Learning & development: Your growth is our priority. We provide an annual budget dedicated to courses conferences or any resources that help you expand your skills.
• Ownership & participation: As part of our equity program youll directly share in our success and the value we create together.

QuantumDiamonds develops and deploys world-leading quantum sensing technologies and tools for the failure analysis and metrology of a new generation of semiconductor chips enabling innovation within the heterogeneous integration and advanced packaging close collaboration with leading customers across the globe our expert teams of quantum physicists engineers and data scientists design metrology tools that move the industry forward.