About the Role
This role is intentionally designed as a stretch role, emphasizing the candidate's ability to quickly grasp complex concepts, take ownership, and grow with the company. The individual will develop a deep understanding of a modern energy provider's financial and operational functions, acting as a strategic partner rather than a traditional controller.
Responsibilities
- Take progressive ownership of financial, reporting, and liquidity processes, including cash flow forecasting and working capital management.
- Act as a business partner to sales and operations, supporting the financial evaluation of new products and providing rapid, data-driven insights for ad-hoc requests.
- Analyze data flows, maintain a holistic view, and reduce manual dependencies through targeted automation.
- Translate complex financial concepts into understandable insights, serving as a key contact for management and external partners like tax advisors.
Requirements
- Must reside in the greater Berlin area for intensive on-site training.
- Fluent German and English (C1/C2 level) in speaking and writing.
- 4-10+ years of experience in Finance, Management Accounting, Controlling, or Financial Planning & Analysis.
- Experience in the energy sector or an agile startup/scale-up environment is a plus.
- Expert-level proficiency in Excel.
- Strong affinity for modern system landscapes and a quick understanding of complex data flows.
- A proactive, hands-on mentality with a solution-oriented approach to a broad range of tasks within a small team.
Skills
- Excel
- Data Analysis
- Financial Reporting
- Cash Flow Forecasting
- Working Capital Management
- Business Partnering
- Automation
- Communication
Location
- Berlin
Work Type
- Hybrid
- On-site (for initial training)
Experience Level
- Mid-level
- Senior
Benefits
- Direct influence on a purpose-driven company within a company ownership model.
- Potential for expanded responsibility (e.g., Head of Finance) as the company grows.
- Short decision-making paths and close collaboration with management.
- Flexible hybrid work model after initial on-site training.
About the Company
- An independent green electricity provider reinvesting surplus profits into the energy transition and the team.
- Operates with a philosophy of ownership, trust, and transparency, fostering collaboration at eye level.
