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About the Role

Second Foundation is seeking a Finance & Administration Manager for its German operations in Berlin. This role will manage day-to-day finance activities, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and controlling, while also overseeing broader administrative functions such as HR, HSE, and office management. The position requires acting as a key interface between the German business and the Prague Finance team, coordinating with external service providers, and supporting management with financial analysis.

Responsibilities

Take ownership of the day-to-day finance agenda for German operations, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, controlling, and coordination of accounting activities.
Act as the key interface between the German business and the Finance team in Prague, ensuring group processes and requirements are understood and implemented locally.
Coordinate with external accountants, tax advisors, auditors, and other local service providers.
Support management with financial analysis, reporting, and ad hoc commercial topics.
Oversee the administration of the office.
Serve as the local point of contact for broader administrative matters, including HR, office management, health & safety, and related operational topics.
Work closely with the respective specialist teams in Prague in a matrix structure, translating central policies and processes into the German regulatory and business environment.
Build and continuously improve efficient finance and administrative processes as German operations develop.
Lead a small team of admin staff in the German offices.

Requirements

5-10 years of relevant professional experience in finance, commercial administration, business operations, or a comparable role.
Previous experience in the renewable energy / RES sector.
Strong understanding of finance, accounting, controlling, and reporting processes.
Experience with broader administrative topics such as HR coordination, office management, compliance, or health & safety.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and take ownership of a broad range of topics.
Hands-on, pragmatic, and solution-oriented approach.
German at C2 / native-level proficiency.
Very good English skills for collaboration with international teams.

Skills

Finance
Accounting
Controlling
Reporting
Budgeting
Forecasting
HR coordination
Office management
Health & Safety
Stakeholder management
Communication

Location

Berlin, Germany

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

5-10 years

Salary/Compensations

Competitive salary package with the possibility of a yearly bonus

Benefits

Flexible working hours
Home office options
High-end work equipment (Apple, Samsung, or Lenovo)
BVG Deutschlandticket Job
Edenred meal vouchers
Urban Sports Club membership
Learning and development opportunities
Team-building activities
Company events

About the Company

Second Foundation is an international energy trading and asset management firm headquartered in Prague, Czech Republic, with offices in Switzerland, Germany, Japan, and the US.
Our team of 500 professionals specializes in power trading, transforming complex data into market-leading trading strategies through advanced technology and sophisticated quantitative modelling.