CFO

At Sevensense we push the frontiers of mobile robotics. Our mission is to build the eyes and brain for the robots of the future! Equipped with our technology, mobile machines can autonomously navigate in dynamic and even crowded environments. Thus, we enable new robotic applications not possible so far in places such as airports, supermarkets, warehouses and train stations.

The Wyss Zurich is a joint accelerator of the ETH Zurich and the University of Zurich, which was made possible by a generous donation from the Swiss entrepreneur and philanthropist Dr. hc. mult. Hansjörg Wyss. The mission of Wyss Zurich is to drive the clinical translation and technology transfer of outstanding scientific discoveries into new therapies for patients and breakthrough innovations in the emerging fields of Regenerative Medicine and Robotics, and to promote hybrid technologies in these fields. Wyss Zurich brings together some of the world’s leading experts to form multidisciplinary teams, pooling their knowledge and expertise. For further information: www.wysszurich.uzh.ch.

Job description

We are looking for a passionate individual to join our management team and take over responsibility for our finances while contributing to our business and sales efforts. You will support us in sharpening our revenue models and product pricing strategy. Furthermore, you will be in charge of organizing our operational finances and preparing them for our upcoming scale-up phase. 

The successful candidate is a finance and business all-rounder and a startup enthusiast. Excellent communication and leadership skills are equally important as a highly agile work attitude and the drive to grow a successful business.

Your mission

• Lead the strategic financial planning and budgeting of the company.


• Contribute to the structuring of our products wrt. pricing and definition of business models.


• Support the CEO in equity and debt financing and drive the strategic development of the company.


• Run the financial management of the company. Oversee finances, ensure operational efficiency and accuracy of financial information, and reporting.


• Proactively contribute to customer negotiations and the definition of sales contracts.

 Our offer

• A unique opportunity to shape a rising startup company and to be part of its growth.


• A competitive compensation package including a stock option plan.


• An active environment where everyone strives to achieve her/his full potential.


• A working place where trust, respect, dedication and transparency are valued and honored.


• An ideal office location in the center of Zurich and its startup scene.


• A friendly, supportive and international team to share both hard work and fun with.

Your profile

• Degree in finances, business administration or equivalent experience.


• 3+ years of professional experience in strategic financial planning.


• Demonstrated experience in financial management and/or business controlling of a company, ideally an SME or a successful startup company.


• Strong leadership, organizational and analytical skills.


• Work experience in a technical field or venture capital is a plus.


• Fluency in German is a plus.