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About the Role
Level Zero is seeking a Finance Operations Associate to build and scale the finance function. This role involves owning day-to-day finance operations, developing systems, processes, and reporting, and having a broad impact across finance, operations, grants, and strategic planning in a fast-moving environment.
Responsibilities
- Build and continuously improve internal finance systems, controls, and operational workflows.
- Support month-end close, including expense reviews, reconciliations, and budget updates.
- Coordinate payroll and pension administration with external providers.
- Support purchase orders, supplier invoice, and payment processes.
- Develop financial policies and ensure compliance with internal controls.
- Maintain accurate financial records in collaboration with external accountants.
- Prepare financial reporting for internal and external stakeholders.
- Manage financial tracking for grant-funded projects across multiple funding sources.
- Produce financial reports for grant applications and funded projects, ensuring compliance with funder requirements.
- Work with R&D teams to build grant budgets and implementing monitoring processes.
- Partner with the R&D team to streamline and improve specialised procurement processes.
- Work with the operations team to design scalable finance processes as the company grows.
Requirements
- Experience in financial reporting, FP&A, management accounting, project finance, or a similar analytical finance role.
- Strong understanding of core accounting principles and financial processes.
- Experience preparing budgets, forecasts, or financial analysis to support business decisions.
- Proven ability to build and improve processes and identify opportunities for operational efficiency.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with both finance and non-finance teams.
- A proactive, hands-on approach and enthusiasm for building processes in a growing startup.
- Curiosity about scientific research and a willingness to work closely with R&D teams to support their ways of working.
- Experience working in an early-stage startup or scale-up.
- Experience managing grant funding or project finance, particularly in life sciences, biotech, or research.
Skills
- Financial reporting
- FP&A
- Management accounting
- Project finance
- Analytical finance
- Accounting principles
- Financial processes
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- Financial analysis
- Process improvement
- Operational efficiency
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Proactive approach
- Hands-on approach
- Startup environment
- Scientific research
- Grant management
- Life sciences
- Biotech
- Research
Education Level
- Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline
- ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive salary and meaningful equity
About the Company
- Level Zero is pioneering next-generation biosensor technology for precise, real-time monitoring of critical endocrine biomarkers.
- Recognised as one of the top 20 startups across all categories worldwide at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024.
- Backed by top-tier organisations like redalpine, SOSV and Entrepreneur First.
- Pushing the boundaries of biochemistry and nanotechnology to revolutionize personalised health.
- Founded by two seasoned engineers with extensive experience in R&D, technical innovation, and commercial strategy.
- Mission: to revolutionise health management by delivering clinical-grade data directly to individuals, wherever they are.
- Values culture as much as technical expertise, creating an environment that’s equal parts collaboration, curiosity, and fun.
- Fast-paced, mission-driven young team on a quest to make a lasting impact, fueled by uncompromising integrity, unwavering support for one another, and the thrill of exploring uncharted territories.
- Passion for excellence drives everything we do.
- Seek individuals who live and breathe integrity, tackling challenges with honesty and transparency.
- Seek self-starters who love diving into the unknown, collaborating on complex problems, and taking full ownership of results.
- Seek individuals who excel at open, clear communication and see every piece of feedback as a springboard for growth.
- Seek individuals who strike a balance between independence and collaboration.
- Seek individuals who are confident in defending their ideas, while also valuing respectful, constructive debate.
- Seek individuals who thrive in the dynamic atmosphere of a startup, constantly evolving their skill set and fearlessly applying what they learn.