We are a passionate team on a mission to enable a fairer more decentralised world. To do so we are building a crucial piece of cross-chain infrastructure to enable multiple blockchains to co-exist and serve different needs. Apart from the tech we care a lot about user experience and aim to make complex technologies accessible to everyone.

Please note: You must be located in the EMEA region. Your application will not be considered if you are outside of this region.

A quick run-down of the job

We're looking for a Finance Manager who is interested in stepping into the world of crypto Web3 and DeFi to lead our financial operations.

This role will involve working closely with external accounting partners across both the Web2 and Web3 platforms to ensure the smooth and compliant running of our business as well as leading the planning and reporting activities within the business.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape your career path and lead a team. It's a rare chance to enter the crypto industry with strong investor backing and a diverse set of responsibilities reporting directly to the CFO.

What you will be doing?

• Reviewing closing activities account reconciliations monthly postings and process reconciliations

• Managing our external accounting providers for all crypto and fiat transactions

• Supporting the processing of daily payment transactions and ensuring compliance with internal processes

• Implementing and owning financial and operational KPI's and project-related reporting for our business

• Actively supporting the creation and updating of the business plan analysing forecasting models and identifying opportunities and risks

• Working with our data science team to optimise dashboards and processes to enable rapid reporting and reduce manual effort

• Being the CFO's sparring partner providing ad hoc analyses and forecasts to support management in making strategic decisions.

What makes a good candidate

• Based in the EMEA region

• At least 3 years of experience in finance and/or accounting

• Strong interest in crypto and DeFi and ideally knowledge of the space

• Initial experience in business planning and modeling

• Strong communication skills in both English and German (written & spoken)

We encourage you to apply if you feel your experience and skills equip you for this job but are not listed here!

Company Culture

• Empowered teams: We take the best person with the right skills and then inspire them to use them! We trust our team and give them the space and ownership to excel and achieve.

• Flexible time management: We believe work should adapt to your life not the other way around. We only schedule a few fixed meetings every week – you're free to arrange the rest of your time as you like.

• Inclusive culture: It’s our priority to make our whole team feel included appreciated and respected. Our global culturally diverse team is our most important asset.

• Remote-friendly: We’re a fully remote global company. As long as you’re not on Mars (the WiFi is terrible we heard) being part of our team from the comfort of your own home works perfectly well for us.

What you’ll get

• Entitlement to a work computer (choice of equipment)

• Unlimited remote days and flexible working hours

• Annual team off-sites (Thailand was a blast last year & Vietnam will be even blast-ier)

• An annual 1000€ personal development budget once you have worked 6+ months (pro-rated the first year)

• A one-time 1000€ remote budget to use on co-working office setup etc. once you have worked 6+ months.

• Equity participation from day one

  *Please note that these benefits are applicable only to employees and may not extend to freelancers or contractors. Only points 23 and 6 do apply.

Application process

Li.Fi is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply. Join us in our dedication to fostering a workplace that values and respects each team member's unique contributions.

To apply submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experiences and competencies. Shortlisted candidates will undergo a comprehensive interview process including a video challenge people operations interview take-home assignment meet the team & founder interview and reference check.

For more information visit our page detailing our hiring process! If you have a question you can’t find the answer to please feel free to reach out to [email protected]. We look forward to welcoming a candidate who embodies our values of ownership collaboration and continuous improvement.