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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 16 days Helsing's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Helsing's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Helsing
- high 90 stale, 3 reposted of 141 open
- Hiring momentum
- 187 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Helsing's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Helsing.
About this role
As the Head of FP&A at Helsing, you will lead the finance function from the ground up, designing global planning infrastructure and capital models to support the company's growth. You will work closely with the CEO, CFO, and Executive Committee to drive financial planning, forecasting, and capital allocation decisions, particularly in the context of advanced manufacturing and defense contracts. Your role will involve building financial models, conducting scenario analyses, and implementing AI-driven financial tools to enhance reporting and insights.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Helsing as an employer.
What you need
- Proven strong experience in FP&A, Strategic Finance, or Corporate Finance
- Proven track record of blending high-level strategic planning with hands-on monthly reporting
- Proven ability to build an FP&A or corporate finance function from scratch
- Direct experience managing financial planning for physical manufacturing
- Strong passion for modern technology, automation, and data structures
- Outstanding communication skills to distill complex narratives for the C-suite and Board
What you get
- Competitive salary and VSOP options
- Relocation support: up to €2,500 and 4 weeks temporary accommodation
- €500/£450 yearly learning allowance
- Gym membership and mental health support
- Regular company events and monthly social allowances
- Enhanced parental leave: 22 weeks fully paid for primary caregivers & 6 weeks for secondary caregivers
Worth weighing
- No specific salary listed
- The role involves building processes from scratch, which may require significant initial effort and adaptability
- Experience in high-growth, venture-backed environments is emphasized, which may not suit all candidates
- The focus on advanced manufacturing and defense contracts may limit the applicability of skills to other sectors
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Listed by Helsing on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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