Black Forest Labs is a cutting-edge startup pioneering generative image and video models. Our team, which invented Latent Diffusion, Stable Diffusion, Stable Video Diffusion, and FLUX.1, is currently seeking a talented Head of Finance to build out the finance function for Black Forest Labs. As our Head of Finance you’ll be responsible for our day to day financial planning, managing budgeting/spend, forecasting, reporting, etc. As the first dedicated Finance person, you will be working closely with the CEO and the executive team to set the direction for the company’s finance org and long term growth.

In Short

Develop, implement and continuously refine financial models and rolling forecasts to support the company's strategic objectives and ensure flexibility in planning
Design and implement scalable financial controls and accounting infrastructure
Lead financial strategy and consolidated reporting across multiple business entities while ensuring regulatory compliance
Oversee all aspects of financial operations including AR/AP, monthly bookkeeping and reconciliation
Lead tax and compliance efforts alongside third-party vendors and partners
Manage cash flow planning and optimisation
Partner with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights that drive business decisions
Support strategic initiatives, including pricing strategies and longer-term financial planning
Establish efficient processes that can scale with BFL's growth

Requirements

10 years of relevant FP&A experience, with a very deep mastery of all nuances of accounting, and ideally at a fast growing B2B company
Strong understanding of multi-entity, international financial operations
Deep expertise in financial modeling, planning, and analysis
Experience in scaling finance operations and implementing ERP systems in high-growth environments without a large team around you
Knowledge of transfer pricing principles and their impact on financial reporting
Professional accounting qualification (CPA, ACCA, or equivalent), Advanced degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
Outstanding communication abilities with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Excitement about working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt well to change
Experience working with both API and licensing based revenue models

Benefits

Genuine interest and experience in AI companies
You are very adept at operating at all levels with the ability to be hands-on while also keeping an eye on the strategic big picture
Proficiency in German