Finance & Admin Manager (m/f/x)

Shanghai, China

Full-time

Permanent employee

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

6+ 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
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

Über uns

DeepDrive ist ein High-Tech-Unternehmen mit Sitz in München, das revolutionäre Antriebe für Elektrofahrzeuge anbietet. Unsere patentierte Dual-Rotor-Technologie erhöht die Fahrzeugreichweite um bis zu 20 % und senkt die Kosten erheblich. Die Antriebseinheiten sind äußerst kompakt und drehmomentdicht und können in die Räder oder als herkömmlicher Zentralantrieb integriert werden. Außerdem sind sie für die kostengünstige Großserienfertigung optimiert und bieten maximale Leistung und Effizienz.

Wir sind ein schnell wachsendes Unternehmen, das sich auf die Entwicklung der besten Technologie mit dem besten Team konzentriert. Wir suchen außergewöhnliche Menschen, die unsere Vision von der Zukunft der Mobilität teilen und den Antrieb haben, Teil einer Bewegung zu sein, die das Elektroauto neu denkt.