Financial Controller / Finance Operations Manager (f / m / x)

suena GmbH; Hamburg; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Join a dynamic green tech startup as a Financial Controller / Finance Operations Manager. You will drive financial performance and reporting while collaborating with the CFO to optimize financial processes. This role offers hybrid work options and the chance to make a significant impact in the energy transition sector.

Leistungen

Support for personal and professional growth

Agile and team-oriented working environment

Flexibility in working conditions

After-work events and team activities

Qualifikationen

• 3+ years in financial controlling or accounting, preferably in the energy sector.
• Fluent in German (C1/C2) and proficient in English.
• Strong analytical mindset with solid grasp of financial management principles.

Aufgaben

• Prepare and analyze financial statements and ensure compliance.
• Develop budgets and financial models for strategic decision-making.
• Oversee cash flow management and coordinate audits.

Kenntnisse

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial Analysis

Excel

Attention to Detail

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Master’s degree or CPA/ACCA

Tools

Financial Software

ERP Systems

MS Office

Jobbeschreibung

Are you enthusiastic about intelligent and effective software solutions to the energy transition? Join us at suena as Financial Controller / Finance Operations Manager (f/m/x) to strengthen our finance team and ensure robust financial management and reporting!

Intro suena, short for sustainable energy applications, is a green tech startup specializing on energy trading software for Energy Storage Systems. The focus lies on maximizing profits and reducing risks on short-term electricity and balancing markets for grid-scale energy storage asset owners through our AI-based optimization and trading software.

As a Financial Controller / Finance Operations Manager (f/m/x) at suena, you will play a key role in driving our financial performance, reporting, and strategic planning. You will work closely with the CFO and our finance assistant to build and optimize robust financial processes, ensure legal compliance, and provide valuable insights for data-driven decisions. As we scale up, we need someone with a strong financial operations background, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to guide and support both internal and external financial stakeholders. We expect you to maintain a regular presence in our Hamburg office, while also taking advantage of hybrid work options.

What you will be doing:

• Financial Reporting & Compliance: Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. Support audits and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Budgeting, Forecasting & Strategic Planning: Develop and monitor budgets, forecasts, and financial models to support strategic decision-making.
• Process & Systems Optimization: Implement and enhance financial controls, procedures, and systems to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Cash Flow & Liquidity Management: Oversee cash planning and liquidity. Coordinate payment runs and account reconciliations.
• Audit & Tax Coordination: Liaise with external auditors and tax advisors to ensure timely and accurate reporting and compliance.
• Cross-Functional & Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with our CFO and with various departments to provide financial insights and support business initiatives. Work with internal teams, banks, tax advisors, and auditors. Support funding and grant reporting as needed.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; a Master’s degree or professional certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA) is a plus.
• Experience: 3+ years of experience in financial controlling or accounting, preferably within the energy sector and a fast-paced startup environment.
• Skills: Solid experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and modeling, including cost control, liquidity planning, and use of financial software, ERP systems, MS Office.
• Language: Fluent in German (C1/C2 level) and proficient in English.
• Strong analytical mindset: ability to analyze complex data, with a solid grasp of financial management principles and exceptional Excel skills.
• Reliability and proactiveness: highly organized, detail-oriented, and deadline-driven, with a problem-solving mindset and the ability to manage tasks independently in a dynamic startup environment.
• Knowedge of HGB, and compliance topics is a plus.

What we offer:

• A unique opportunity to join our very dynamic, innovative startup with focus on sustainable energy
• Quickly take on a great deal of responsibility - you will be the main responsible for financial controlling and development of the financial model/plan
• Support and encouragement for your personal and professional growth
• Agile and team oriented working
• A high degree of flexibility in terms of working conditions
• Become part of one of the industry leaders and accelerate the energy transition with us!
• After-work events, table tennis duels, team yoga as well as other team activities and getting to know the startup experience

We look forward to receiving your application, including your salary expectations. Earliest start is as soon as possible.

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Suena is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and reject any form of discrimination. It is important to us to create an inclusive environment for all our team members.

We want to particularly emphasize that our call for applicants is addressed to all genders.

The integration of people with disabilities is an opportunity and not a problem for us, and we, therefore, welcome their application.