Finance Manager Controller

Prague - Czech Republic

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Tropic Square is a deep-tech company developing the worlds first transparent auditable security chip. We are in a critical growth phase transitioning from R&D to a venture-backed company. We dont need a corporate CFO who manages spreadsheets from an ivory tower.

We need a hands-on Finance Manager who will own our numbers guard our runway and build the financial infrastructure we need to secure Series A funding.

We are open to both part-time and full-time collaboration depending on mutual fit and availability.

If youre excited to help build the financial backbone of a company entering its next growth phase keep reading.

What youll do

Youll be the right hand to the COO ensuring our financial strategy is executed not just planned
Own the Master Budget: Take full ownership of our financial model and budget planning and tracking
Cash Flow Management: Monitor our burn rate in real-time. Manage accounts payable (decide when to pay invoices to optimize cash flow) and oversee contractor payments
Runway & Reporting: Prepare the weekly Survival Board report for the Founders (Cash status Runway in days Burn rate)
Fundraising Support: Assist the CEO in preparing the financial data for Series A investors (financial projections unit economics historical data)
Process Implementation: Bring order automation and discipline to financial processes
HR & Payroll Admin: Oversee the financial side of the teamcontractor invoicing payroll preparation for the external accountant

Who are we looking for

Startup DNA: You have 3 years of experience in a startup or scale-up environment. You understand terms like Burn Rate Runway Bridge Financing Convertible Note and ESOP
Data Wizard: You dont just make tables; you build dynamic models. You can turn messy data into a clear dashboard and actionable insights
Direct & Transparent: You are not afraid to tell stakeholders: We cannot afford this right now. You value brutal honesty over polite silence
Language Skills: English is your working language and youre fluent enough in Czech to handle local communication including authorities and institutions
Detail-Oriented but Fast: You can spot a mistake in a 100-row spreadsheet but you understand that in a startup speed often beats perfection
Experience with Hardware/R&D companies (understanding Capex inventory manufacturing costs) is nice to have
Experience with Grant financing (EU/National subsidies) is advantageous

What we offer

Opportunity to work alongside industry legends (Trezor founders) on a global deep-tech product
Flexibility: Full-time or part-time setup friendly to parents and independent freelancers
Direct impact: Your work decides how long the company survives and when we raise investment
And more! Wed love to tell you about our benefits during the interview

Sounds good Then we want to hear from you! Just submit your CV together with a cover letter. Well definitely get in touch with you as soon as we review your application most likely within a week.

Required Experience:

Manager

Tropic Square is a deep-tech company developing the worlds first transparent auditable security chip. We are in a critical growth phase transitioning from R&D to a venture-backed company. We dont need a corporate CFO who manages spreadsheets from an ivory tower.We need a hands-on Finance Manager who...