Finance Officer (fmd)

Climate Analytics; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 52.000 - 69.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A climate science and policy institute in Berlin is seeking a Finance Officer to ensure accurate and compliant financial operations. Key responsibilities include managing accounts payable and receivable, payroll obligations, and external accounting compliance. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of finance experience, a degree in Accounting or Finance, and strong MS Excel skills. The role offers hybrid work options, a salary range of EUR 52,353 to EUR 68,744, and additional perks such as transport tickets and language classes.

Leistungen

Hybrid office setup

German language classes

Company pension plan

Discounted bicycle leasing

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 3 years professional experience in accounting or finance roles.
• Strong proficiency in MS Excel.
• Excellent written and spoken English (working language).

Aufgaben

• Manage end-to-end accounts payable processes including vendor payments.
• Support financial oversight of projects through preparation of monthly financial statements.
• Liaise with banks on routine operational matters.

Kenntnisse

Accounting

Financial Management

MS Excel

Interpersonal Skills

Project Accounting

Compliance

Ausbildung

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

ERP Systems

Accounting Software

Jobbeschreibung

Job description

The Finance Officer supports Climate Analytics mission by ensuring accurate timely and compliant day-to-day financial operations across the organisation. Working under the supervision of the Head of Finance the position contributes to sound financial management of projects effective collaboration with internal stakeholders and strong relationships with external service providers.

This is a mid-level position requiring solid technical accounting skills strong organisational abilities and the confidence to manage routine finance processes independently while escalating complex issues appropriately.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Accounting Operations & Cash Management
  • Review and reconcile bank account activity on a regular basis
  • Monitor bank balances and support short-term cash flow forecasting
  • Maintain complete accurate documentation for all financial transactions
• Accounts Payable & Receivable
  • Manage end-to-end accounts payable processes including invoice review compliance checks ERP entry and timely vendor payments
  • Track accounts receivable and follow up on outstanding and upcoming payments in coordination with project managers and finance colleagues
• Payroll Taxes & Recurring Payments
  • Execute recurring monthly payment obligations including payroll tax and social security payments leases and other standing commitments
  • Liaise with banks on routine operational matters
• External Accounting & Compliance
  • Prepare and provide monthly accounting information to external accountants and tax advisors
  • Ensure compliance with applicable governmental regulatory and donor requirements in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
• Project Finance Support
  • Support financial oversight of projects through preparation of monthly financial statements reports and audit documentation
  • Assist project managers with staff cost allocations project monitoring and financial reporting
• Team Support
  • Actively participate in improving finance processes and systems in a growing organisation
  • Perform other finance-related duties as assigned

Your profile

• Diploma or Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field
• Minimum 3 years professional experience in accounting or finance roles
• Hands-on experience with ERP or accounting systems
• Strong proficiency in MS Excel
• Experience with project accounting and donor-funded projects in an international organisation is highly desirable
• Ability to work accurately under deadlines with a high level of autonomy and judgement
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with cultural sensitivity and professionalism
• Proactive detail-oriented and motivated to improve systems and processes
• Excellent written and spoken English (working language)
• German language skills (B2 or higher) are an asset; additional languages are a plus

Our offer

• 2A job with purpose. With us you will work in a team of highly engaged people and with your skills you can make a positive contribution to our work in the field of climate change.
• You will get to know the entire organisation and be more than just a cog in the wheel
• We are working in a positive and inspiring working atmosphere with an international team. Our Berlin office is located near Moritzplatz in the heart of the lively Kreuzberg surrounded by a dynamic startup scene
• Hybrid office setup
• Germany-wide transport ticket (Deutschlandticket Job)
• German language classes
• Company pension plan
• Discounted bicycle leasing

Conditions

• Application Deadline: open until filled
• Start Date: 1 April 2026
• Duration: We are looking for a long-term collaboration. Currently we can offer a fixed term contract for 24 months with the perspective of extension based on performance and funding.
• Location: This position is Berlin-based.
• Renumeration: Between EUR 52353 (Masters and up to 7 years relevant experience after university) and EUR 68744 (Masters and 18 years relevant experience after university) in accordance with level 4 of our salary scale.
• Vacation: 29 days paid annual leave for each year worked (pro rata)

Please apply with:

• Your CV
• Cover letter addressing essential criteria listing of three references and include your earliest start date and salary expectations

Please use PDF format exclusively using the application form. Applications by email or by post can unfortunately not be processed.

We are a diverse and inclusive team and welcome your application regardless of your gender identity or expression sexual orientation religion ethnicity age neurodiversity disability status citizenship or any other aspect that makes you unique.

About us

Climate Analytics is a global climate science and policy institute established in 2008 that delivers cutting-edge science analysis and support to accelerate climate action and keep global warming below 1.5C. Our international team is composed of roughly 140 staff. Half are based at our headquarters in Berlin Germany and the remainder work out of our five regional offices in Africa Australia & Pacific the Caribbean South Asia and North America.

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Required Experience: Unclear Seniority

Key Skills Loan Processing, Fiscal Management, Accounting Software, Financial Services, Financial Concepts, Financial Report Writing, QuickBooks, Accounting, Agriculture, Financial Analysis, Budgeting, Financial Management

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1