Job Description

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ABOUT US

At tozero, we are building Europe’s first industrial-scale battery recycling plant to regenerate critical raw materials like lithium and graphite. Our mission: truly bring lithium-ion battery waste to zero. We’ve proven our tech in the lab, scaled it in our pilot, and are now constructing our first-of-a-kind (FOAK) commercial demonstration plant. Now, we’re scaling our team and we’re looking for a

Finance Controller

who can drive finance excellence as we industrialize.

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WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

As

Finance Controller

, you will be a key enabler of tozero’s success by ensuring financial excellence across operations, compliance, and growth initiatives. You’ll work closely with our CEO and cross-functional teams to bring clarity, discipline, and structure into a scaling environment.

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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

As

Finance Controller

at tozero, you’ll be at the heart of our scale-up journey, ensuring financial rigor, operational excellence, and investor confidence as we expand. You will:

Finance Operations & Reporting

+ Own day-to-day finance operations: AP/AR, bookkeeping, and cash management.
+ Own monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
+ Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax, and regulatory requirements.

Controlling & Forecasting

+ Drive budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis across all departments.
+ Build dashboards and financial models that give management and investors clear insights.
+ Monitor KPIs and deliver actionable recommendations to leadership.

Fundraising & Investor Relations

+ Support financing rounds and non-dilutive funding applications (grants, loans).
+ Prepare investor-ready reports, presentations, and financial data packs.
+ Partner with our CEO and leadership team to ensure investor trust through transparency and excellence.

Process & Systems Excellence

+ Implement efficient financial processes and internal controls as we scale.
+ Drive automation and digitalization of finance workflows.
+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Ops, Commercial, Tech, HR) to align financial processes with company growth.
+ Monitor KPIs and identify cost-saving opportunities.

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Your profile

Excellent communication skills in

English and German

. Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field. 3-5 years of experience in finance, controlling, or accounting (startup/scale-up or consulting is a plus). Strong analytical mindset and ability to translate numbers into business insights. Hands-on, structured, and detail-oriented, but comfortable in a fast-paced startup environment. A team player with a “builder mindset”, eager to shape world-class financial processes from the ground up.
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Why us?

Be part of a fast-scaling deeptech startup solving one of Europe’s most urgent challenges: building Europe’s critical raw material independence. Work alongside ambitious, international rockstars who hustle with speed and purpose. Shape the finance backbone of a scaling deeptech company. Work side by side with founders & leadership. Competitive package + VSOP (virtual stock options). A fast-learning curve and opportunity to grow into senior finance roles. A culture of ownership, resilience, and impact.
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About us

Welcome to tozero,

Europe's leading deep-tech startup in the recycling of lithium-ion batteries. With the goal of combating climate change and advancing the circular economy, we are actively developing sustainable recycling solutions for a clean and innovative future.