Head of Finance (m/f/x)

📍 Markranstädt, Saxony, GermanyFull time

About this role

Skeleton Technologies is looking for a hands-on

Head of Finance

to lead and execute our finance function in a fast-moving, production-driven environment.

As Head of Finance, you will be fully responsible for managing and actively executing the company’s financial activities. This is a hands-on leadership role, combining strategic influence with day-to-day financial execution. You will shape Skeleton’s financial strategy, support growth, and ensure financial discipline across manufacturing and operational functions.

How you can help us on the journey:

  • Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management, ensuring alignment with production and operational needs
  • Build and manage a high-performing finance team to support company growth
  • Develop and maintain financial controls, risk management, and compliance systems
  • Manage audits, EU grant reporting, and relationships with banks, auditors, and third-party service providers
  • Implement and improve financial processes to maintain efficiency as the company scales
  • Report financial results and insights to the Supervisory Board and shareholders

Are you the one we are looking for?

  • Senior finance leadership experience (Director, Head of Finance, CFO, or similar).
  • Hands-on experience in budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and audits.
  • Background in production, manufacturing, or industrial environments preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of financial controls, risk management, and compliance.
  • Very good practical knowledge on IFRS principles.
  • Experience managing banks, auditors, and EU or grant-funded projects a plus.
  • Strategic thinker with operational execution skills.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and leadership abilities.
  • Pragmatic, hands-on, and comfortable in a fast-paced, scaling environment.

Why should you join?

Personal growth is guaranteed. You get to work in an international company that is tackling challenges from scale up of new factories, to development of new technologies, and sales to worldwide customers.

Skeleton has a clear purpose - we fight climate change by providing short duration energy storage technology.

  • We offer flexible working hours, with the possibility of mobile working without core working hours and sufficient freedom for your own ideas.
  • A flat hierarchy culture - fostering our great working atmosphere.
  • A motivating opportunity for continuous growth at Skeleton.
  • An additional day off every year for your birthday.

About Skeleton

Skeleton Technologies is a global leader in critical power infrastructure for AI data centers and electrical grid stability, founded in 2009. Power today is more than electricity.

It is national security, digital continuity, and economic resilience. Skeleton is the Backbone of Power: equipping AI data centers, electrical grids, defense systems, and critical infrastructure with the resilience to withstand surges, instability, and failure. Our power systems protect GPU clusters from millisecond-level spikes, enable hyperscalers to run at higher rack densities without grid compromise, and make AI data centers up to 40% more energy efficient. We keep the lights on when grids fluctuate, stabilizing electrical infrastructure under the combined pressure of accelerating renewable energy deployment and surging AI demand.

When power fails, critical operations stop. We exist to prevent that in microseconds. Powering the infrastructure that powers everything else.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the salary disclosed for the Head of Finance (m/f/x) position at Skeleton Technologies?
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Where is the Head of Finance (m/f/x) position at Skeleton Technologies located?
This Head of Finance (m/f/x) role at Skeleton Technologies is based in Markranstädt, Saxony, Germany. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Head of Finance (m/f/x) role at Skeleton Technologies full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Head of Finance (m/f/x) role in the Finance department at Skeleton Technologies.
Which team or department does the Head of Finance (m/f/x) at Skeleton Technologies belong to?
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When was the Head of Finance (m/f/x) job at Skeleton Technologies posted?
This Head of Finance (m/f/x) position at Skeleton Technologies was posted on Apr 30, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.