Senior FP&A (w/m/d)

Black Semiconductor

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior FP&A professional to significantly shape the financial management of our company during a critical growth phase. In this key role, you will not only be responsible for our financial planning and performance management but also strategically develop the FP&A function at the corporate level. Your work environment is characterized by capital expenditure-intensive structures, long development cycles, complex supply chains, and fabless, fab-lite, and IDM models. The role is centrally positioned, reporting directly to the CFO with high visibility at the C-level and board level. You will manage budgets in the three-digit million range, provide decision-relevant analyses for strategic decisions, and actively shape the further development of our finance organization – with a clear perspective on building and leading your own team.

Requirements

At least 10 years of relevant experience in FP&A, Corporate Finance, Transaction Services, or Investment Banking / Private Equity with a semiconductor or hardware focus.
Professional experience at semiconductor companies (Intel, TSMC, GlobalFoundries, NXP, Infineon, etc.) or at Tier 1 suppliers is an advantage.
Sound understanding of the Semiconductor Value Chain (Design → Foundry → OSAT → Distribution → OEM).
Understanding of fabless, fab-lite, or IDM business models and their financial mechanics.
Experience in managing capital expenditure-intensive, long-term business models with budget responsibility in the three-digit million range.
Excellent financial modeling skills with a focus on unit economics of physical products.
Experience in supporting fundraising and due diligence processes (Financial Models, data rooms, Investor Q&A).
Hands-on mentality, high ownership, and the ambition to create measurable impact in a scale-up environment.
Negotiation-level German and English skills.

Responsibilities

Ownership of the integrated financial model, considering semiconductor-specific factors (NRE, wafer costs, yield curves, and capacity utilization).
Modeling of product roadmaps with multi-generation chip developments and their P&L impact over multi-year horizons.
Conducting well-founded scenario analyses (e.g., Make-vs.-Buy, foundry partner strategies, capacity allocations).
Preparation of decision-relevant board documents with key semiconductor KPIs (Design Wins, Time-to-Market, Gross Margin by Node and Product, Tape-out Timelines).
Close collaboration and sparring with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Sales.
Deep understanding and modeling of Bill of Materials (BoM), wafer, test, and assembly costs, as well as yield optimization.
Management of cash flow and liquidity logic in business models with long cash conversion cycles (foundry prepayments, inventory build-up, customer-specific payment terms).
Capex planning and ROI analyses for equipment, tooling, test infrastructure, and lab expansions in the three-digit million range.
Building and utilizing competitive intelligence on pricing, market shares, and technological trends.
Understanding of semiconductor cycles and their impact on forecasts, scenarios, and liquidity planning.
Analysis of end-market dynamics and customer concentration risks.
Further development and professionalization of the FP&A function for the next growth phase.
Introduction and scaling of reporting and planning systems for complex manufacturing and fabless models.
Close collaboration with Accounting, Operations, Supply Chain, and Strategy.
Clear perspective on team building and leadership with further company growth.

Benefits

Flexibility – we ensure that work adapts to life and not the other way around.
Commitment to work-life balance, so careers are meaningful and rewarding.
Human-centric processes, so you can focus on what matters.
Autonomy to make a difference.
Continuous learning culture.
Investment in your professional and personal development.
Comprehensive benefits package with excellent insurance, retirement, and virtual stock options for your mental, physical, and financial health.
Openness, collaboration, and inclusion are the cornerstones of our culture.
Encouragement of qualified individuals from any background to apply.
Inclusive and supportive work environment that values collaboration, innovation, and growth.