Senior Controller – Commercial Energy | Solar PV • Storage • Heat Pumps • CHP • EV Charging | Berlin

Brightsmith; Berlin; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Modern work environment

Opportunities for professional development

Flat hierarchies and quick decision-making

Job summary

A fast-growing energy company in Berlin is seeking a Finance Professional to enhance project and financial control. You will report to the CFO and play a crucial role in economic analysis, budgeting, and improving reporting frameworks. The ideal candidate has a degree in finance or accounting, excellent skills in both English and German, and several years of related experience. Join a dynamic team and contribute to sustainable energy solutions while enjoying a modern work environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in business, finance, or accounting with a focus on controlling is required.
• Highly proactive with strong collaboration and interpersonal skills.
• Several years of experience in a similar finance or controlling role is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ongoing economic and performance analyses.
• Prepare monthly management reports with detailed variance analysis.
• Support liquidity planning and cash flow management.

Skills

Proactive collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Excellent communication in English

Excellent communication in German

Education

Degree in business, finance, or accounting

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

We’re working with a rapidly scaling Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS) platform in Germany, focused on decarbonising real estate and commercial assets through innovative micro‑grid and distributed energy solutions. Backed by experienced investors, the platform delivers turnkey systems integrating solar PV, storage, heat pumps, CHP, EV charging, and AI‑driven energy management.

We’re looking for a finance professional to play a central role in project and financial control, working closely with the CFO to drive improvements, reporting, and processes across the organisation — a chance to make a real impact on a fast‑growing, ESG‑focused business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct ongoing economic and performance analyses
• Participate in the implementation of a new ERP system (migrating from Microsoft Dynamics)
• Continuously improve reporting frameworks, controlling tools, and corporate processes
• Prepare monthly management reports with detailed variance analysis
• Assist in the preparation of budgets, business plans, and ad‑hoc financial analyses
• Serve as a key internal contact to ensure timely completion of tasks
• Support liquidity planning and cash flow management
• Contribute to the preparation of annual and consolidated financial statements
• Report directly to the CFO and support strategic decision‑making

Candidate profile:

• Highly proactive with strong collaboration and interpersonal skills
• Degree in business, finance, or accounting, with a focus on controlling
• Excellent communication skills in English and German
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 is a plus
• Knowledge of German Commercial Code (HGB) accounting and/or IFRS is advantageous
• Several years of experience in a similar controlling or finance role is a benefit

Why Join Us:

• Modern work environment and involvement in exciting projects
• Flat hierarchies and quick decision‑making processes
• Opportunities for professional development within a supportive, dedicated team
• A meaningful and responsible position in a growing, forward‑looking company
• Work alongside a highly skilled and international team
• Office located in a central city location with excellent transport connections