Founder's Associate - Operations & Finance

Ucaneo; Berlin; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Employee stock options

Flexible working hours

Regular team events

Subsidized BVG ticket

Laptop and work setup

Job summary

A climate-tech startup in Berlin seeks a Founder's Associate for Operations & Finance. The role involves managing financial processes, supporting HR administration, and organizing team events. We aim for an individual with a Bachelor's in Business, 2-3 years in finance or operations, fluency in German, and strong problem-solving abilities. This is an entry-level full-time position in a fast-paced environment with opportunities for growth and learning, alongside competitive compensation and employee benefits.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years in a Finance, Controlling, or Operations role, preferably in a startup.
• Strong numerical abilities and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Highly structured and detail-oriented with clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage company spending and invoicing through financial tools.
• Prepare documentation for grants and funding programs.
• Support HR administration and onboarding processes.
• Organize company events and team travel.

Skills

Financial modeling

Spreadsheet analysis

Problem-solving

Fluency in German

Working proficiency in English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related field

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Founder's Associate - Operations & Finance

Apply for the Founder's Associate - Operations & Finance role at Ucaneo

As our Founder’s Associate, your mission is to keep Ucaneo running smoothly behind the scenes. You’ll oversee critical internal processes — from financial planning and grant coordination to operational administration such as inventory and visa support. You’ll help shape our company culture through well‑organized events and smooth team operations. Working closely with the founders, you’ll build scalable systems that drive clarity, efficiency, and sustainable growth across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Control – manage company spending and invoicing through our financial tool, support budgeting and reporting cycles, and maintain up‑to‑date business plans and financial models.
• Grant & Funding Management – prepare financial documentation for public grants and funding programs, ensuring compliance, timely submissions, and accurate reporting.
• Asset & Inventory Management – establish and maintain an organized inventory of company assets, lab and office equipment, and procurement records.
• People & Operations – support HR administration, onboarding, and visa processes while coordinating procurement, contracts, and vendor relations.
• Culture & Events – organize company events, offsites, and team travel, fostering collaboration and a strong team culture across the organization.

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• 2–3 years in a Finance, Controlling, or Operations role, ideally in a startup or fast‑paced environment.
• Strong proficiency in financial modeling and spreadsheet analysis, familiarity with expense management systems, and solid understanding of key SaaS metrics and business fundamentals. Advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills (mandatory).
• Strong numerical and problem‑solving abilities; data‑driven decision‑maker.
• Highly structured, detail‑oriented, proactive, and able to communicate complex information clearly.
• Fluency in German and strong working proficiency in English.

Workstyle and Culture

• Fast learning and quick to grasp complex topics.
• A team player with a hands‑on mentality.
• Authentic and reflective self.
• Self‑organizer and structures work style to keep focus and get things done.
• Good listener and effective communicator in cross‑sectional team.
• Curious and open‑minded.

Other

• Valid Work Permit for Germany, or able to obtain a permit.

Benefits

• Unique experience contributing to a first‑of‑a‑kind climate‑tech project (tFOAK).
• A steep learning curve, exposure to cross‑functional challenges, and the ability to shape a project from the ground up.
• Working directly with the founders.
• Fast‑paced, collaborative environment where your decisions have a real impact.
• Competitive compensation and personal growth opportunities.
• Employee stock options.
• Flexible working hours.
• Regular team events.
• Subsidized BVG ticket.
• Laptop and your individual work set up.

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Finance

Industries

• Renewable Energy
• Semiconductor Manufacturing

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