Finance Manager

Catenon; Berlin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Catenon is seeking a hands-on Finance Manager to support the German operations of an international renewable energy platform. Based in Berlin, you will report to Head of Finance and partner with HQ in Spain to ensure accurate monthly closes and robust financial controls.

The role combines detailed operational finance work with exposure to project finance and refinancing processes, requiring strong Excel skills, independence from day one, and fluent German and good English.

Qualifications

• 3-8 years of experience in finance, controlling or accounting.
• Strong hands-on mentality with attention to detail.
• Solid Excel skills and confidence with financial data.
• Basic understanding of financial processes and systems, ideally banking interactions.
• Accounting experience with Local GAAP and IFRS.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial reports and support controlling activities.
• Perform Excel-based financial analysis and data management.
• Manage and support the end-to-end invoicing process.
• Coordinate with external accounting and tax advisors.
• Handle operational financial data exchange with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support banking processes, including documentation and materials.
• Project Finance, M&A and refinancing processes.
• Assist with contract-related financial tracking (development & construction phases).
• Act as a key operational interface with HQ finance team.

Skills

Finance

Controlling

Accounting

Excel

Financial data analysis

Attention to detail

Independence

English

German

Tools

Excel

Job description

An energy company is building its German operations within a fast-growing, entrepreneurial

environment backed by a leading private equity infrastructure platform. The local team is highly dynamic, with ambitious plans to scale significantly in the coming months, driving increased activity and operational complexity.

The Role

As part of this growth phase, we are looking for a hands-on Finance Manager to support the day-to-day financial operations of the German business.

This is a highly operational role, ideal for someone who enjoys working close to the detail (“machine room” of finance), while gaining exposure to broader financial processes within an

international renewable energy platform.

You will work closely with the Head of Finance and act as the operational finance

counterpart to the HQ team in Spain.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial reports and support controlling activities
• Perform Excel-based financial analysis and data management
• Manage and support the invoicing process end-to-end
• Coordinate with external accounting and tax advisors
• Handle operational financial data exchange with internal and external stakeholders
• Support banking processes, including documentation and preparation of materials
• Project Finance, M&A and refinancing proceses.
• Assist with contract-related financial tracking (development & construction phases)
• Act as a key operational interface with HQ finance team

Profile

• 3-8 years of experience in finance, controlling, or accounting
• Strong hands-on mentality with attention to detail
• Solid Excel skills and confidence working with financial data
• Basic understanding of financial processes and systems, ideally including banking interactions
• Accounting experience using Local GAAP and IFRS.
• Ability to work independently from day one in a fast-paced environment
• German native speaker (mandatory)
• Good level of English

What We’re Looking For

• High energy, motivation, and ownership mindset
• Someone who thrives in a startup-like environment
• A pragmatic doer who is willing to “roll up their sleeves”
• Fast learner – able to pick up new concepts (e.g. energy sector specifics) quickly