Finance & Admin Manager (m/f/x)

About the Job

As the first finance hire in our China office, you will build the entire local finance function from the ground up in close collaboration with our German Headquarter. This role is key to establishing compliant operations, reliable reporting, and a solid financial foundation that supports our ramp‑up toward series production.

Your Tasks

WFOE Setup & Legal Entity Establishment

• Oversee and coordinate the full setup of the China WFOE, including all registrations, licenses, bank accounts, tax setup, and company chops
• Act as the main contact for government offices, banks, advisors, and external service partners
• Ensure full compliance with China GAAP, tax rules, and regulatory obligations from day one
• Implement internal controls, approval flows, and core company policies

Finance & Accounting

• Set up the full accounting framework, including systems, chart of accounts, and reporting
• Oversee daily accounting operations (AP/AR/GL/fixed assets) and prepare all financial statements
• Manage tax filings (AP/AR/GL/fixed assets) and coordinate external audits
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, cash‑flow planning, for the start up phase and CAPEX tracking for factory build‑up
• Support HQ reporting and ensure accurate cost tracking for manufacturing ramp‑up

Administration & General Affairs

• Oversee all office and factory administration
• Relationship management with vendors and external service providers
• Build efficient administrative processes to support a growing production site
• Support management with local compliance and operational coordination

For the initial startup phase, the Finance&Admin Officer will be in charge for following HR activities as well:

• Set up core HR foundations, including policies, contracts, onboarding process, and compliant employee documentation
• Lead or oversee recruitment for production workers and key local roles, either directly or through an HR assistant
• Manage payroll, social insurance, and housing fund processes with external partners
• Support headcount planning, labor cost control, and HR reporting
• Act as the link between operations, HR, and payroll providers to ensure smooth HR processes

Your Profile

• 3+ years in finance/accounting, ideally in manufacturing contexts
• Proven experience with WFOE setup or early-stage factory establishment, preferable in the automotive industry
• Strong knowledge of PRC accounting, tax rules, and labor regulations
• Experience in HR setup, recruitment (incl. blue‑collar), and payroll processes
• Experiences in auditing are beneficial
• Hands‑on, structured, proactive, and comfortable in a fast‑moving, entrepreneurial environment
• Able to communicate effectively with both shopfloor teams and management functions
• Fluent in English and Chinese