VP Finance (f/m/d)

Permanent employee, Full-time · Hamburg

Your mission
Would you like to join one of the fastest-growing industries at the intersection of Big
Data, AI and unmanned aviation?

As a leading operator of long-range drones (BVLOS) in Germany and Europe, Beagle
Systems is growing rapidly. We are looking for a VP Finance (w/m/d) in Hamburg to join
our team.

In this role, you’ll take full ownership of our financial strategy, modeling, and reporting -
translating   company   goals   into   actionable   plans,   managing   cash   and   margins,   and leading equity, debt, and asset financing efforts.

We’re looking for someone available ideally this summer, and no later than autumn
2025

Your Responsibilities

● Shape our finance strategy – design and execute a scalable roadmap that 
   supports both day-to-day operations and long-term growth

● Turn goals into numbers – translate short- and mid-term company objectives 
    into detailed financial and operational plans

● Own financial modelling – build and maintain granular short- and long-term 
   models with a strong focus on margins, cash-flow scenarios and sensitivity 
   analyses

● Make data visible – create dashboards that give real-time visibility into traction, 
   cash position and critical KPIs for fast, data-driven decisions

● Run decision-driven reporting – deliver timely, investor-ready monthly, 
   quarterly and annual reports and ad-hoc analyses

● Prioritise the right workstreams – define, sequence and monitor finance 
   projects so resources go where they create the most value

● Guard liquidity – craft and oversee our cash-management strategy, including 
    burn-rate monitoring and runway optimisation

● Lead financing efforts – independently structure, negotiate, and close equity, 
   debt, and especially asset-backed/CAPEX financings, while developing 
   compelling financing plans for SPVs, banks, and other capital providers

● Represent us externally – be the go-to person for auditors, tax advisors, banks, 
   payment providers and other stakeholders
Your profile
Must-have

4–5+ years of relevant experience  (investment banking or asset financing in
  Head of Finance / VP Finance / junior-CFO roles).

Proven track record  structuring   and   closing   asset-backed   financing   (ideally
   CAPEX heavy)

Deep knowledge  of   financial   planning,   forecasting,   KPI-driven   reporting   and
  margin management

Strong analytical mindset  and   ability   to   translate   complex   data   into   clear
  strategic actions

High degree of ownership and entrepreneurial spirit

Fluent in English (German a plus)

Nice-to-have

● Experience building and leading teams or driving company-wide strategy

● Hands-on background in business intelligence / data analytics

● Prior start-up or scale-up exposure for cultural fit and speed


Why us?
●  High-impact role with full ownership of the finance function in a mission-driven,
    growth-stage company

● Competitive package: Salary + ESOP package. Beagle is backed by top 
   climate & generalist VCs in Europe, including PT1 and AENU

● Direct access to founders, board members and an active investor network to 
   accelerate your career

● Flexibility & autonomy in shaping processes, tools and team setup as you see fit.

● A culture that values speed, transparency and ambition—and colleagues 
   who love to build things that matter

Ready to help us scale? We’d love to hear from you!

About us
Beagle Systems is revolutionizing aerial data acquisition with long-range drones. Our technology enables us to rech any location at the push of a button and provide high-resolution data quickly and efficiently. We are shaping the future of unmanned aerial traffic and making a significant contribution of climate protection, for example, by identifying hazards and methane emissions that can be prevented. With a passionate team working at the forefront of technological innovation, we are shaping the future. 
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