Senior Financial Controller (f/m/x)

Suena Energy; Hamburg; Hybrid; EUR 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office

Flexible hours

Urban Sports Club

Rooftop office

Wellbeing support

Deutschlandticket

Job summary

Suena Energy is seeking a Financial Controller to define and steer KPIs, own planning and forecasting, and drive margin analysis across trading and energy storage businesses. You will collaborate with Treasury on collateral forecasting and prepare the controlling setup for international expansion.

The role emphasizes analytical and data-driven work, with a balance of process improvement and strategic decision support in a fast-paced green tech startup.

Qualifications

• Several years of controlling or FP&A experience, including shaping processes.
• Interest or experience in energy/trading markets is a strong plus.
• Ability to work across entities or countries with international exposure.
• Comfort working with imperfect data and translating it into reliable figures.

Responsibilities

• Define and steer KPI sets including runway, margins, and product/customer profitability.
• Own planning and forecasting: rolling forecast, scenario modeling, budget process.
• Make profitability transparent across business models for pricing decisions.
• Collaborate with Treasury on collateral forecasting and reporting.
• Automate controlling setup for international expansion using cloud tools and AI.

Skills

Controlling/FP&A

Energy/Trading

International experience

Analytical mindset

Data-driven

Communication

Tools

BI tools

Excel

SQL

Job description

Intro

Hamburg Hybrid (2-3 days onsite) | up to €75,000 p.a. (40 hrs/week) | 30 days vacation | English B2 Are you excited about turning suena's trading and financial data into the controlling view that shows exactly where we stand? Join suena energy as Financial Controller (f/m/x) and become the analytical backbone of our Finance team – from 15-minute MWh to scenario modeling.

suena energy is a green tech startup specializing in algorithmic energy trading for energy storage systems and renewables.

Our vision : a world where clean energy is used reliably, economically, and intelligently - and where we actively accelerate the energy transition by enabling batteries and renewables to power our grids. With our AI-based optimization and trading software, we maximize the value and market participation of large-scale energy storage and renewable assets in short-term electricity and balancing markets - while minimizing risk for operators.

We're a 50+ person team that's fast-paced by nature, but the kind of place where people actually look out for each other. Following our successful Series A, we're investing in expanding our team – and we're excited to strengthen our team with new talent and continue growing together!

Your mission

• Define and steer the KPI set. From runway and margin cascade to contribution margins per product and customer and the operational metrics of our trading business with targets, thres holds and clear ownership.
• Own planning and forecasting. Rolling forecast, scenariomodelingand budget process, including the sensitivities that matter in a volatile market.
• Margin & performance controlling. Make profitability transparent across our business models and bring the findings into pricing decisions.
• Collateral controlling. Own collateral forecasting and reporting together with Treasury a core topic in our business and a direct lever on liquidity.
• Prepare for scale. Automate wherever possible using cloud tools and AI approaches, prepare the controlling setup for our international expansion.

Your profile

• Controlling experience (must-have). Several years in controlling or FP&A, including shaping processes rather than only running them.
• Energy or trading background (strong plus). Experience in energy, commodity trading or renewables or a clear interest in getting deep into it fast.
• International exposure (plus). Experience working across entities or countries.
• Comfortable with imperfect data. You can work with incomplete information, ask the right questions and still deliver a reliable number.
• Analytical and tech-savvy. You are confident with data and modern tools, and you think in structures rather than in spreadsheets.
• Clear communicator. You can explain figures to management and non-finance colleagues and hold your position when it matters.

Why us?

• People at the Core: Clear structures, democratic decisions, and a feedback culture where your voice counts.
• Shape the Future: Contribute to the energy transition by working on sustainable energy solutions in a growing market environment.
• Connecting & Co-Creating: Strategy off-sites and onsite weeks for real collaboration and shared ideas.
• Work Your Way: Home office and flexible hours – you know what works best for you and your team.
• Good Vibes: Yoga, shared lunches, after-work fun – we keep the energy up, even when it's busy.
• Body & Mind: Urban Sports Club membership, wellbeing check-ins, and mental health support – your energy matters.
• New Office: 10th-floor office with rooftop terrace, canteen, great views, ergonomic desks, hardware of your choice, and a pet-friendly environment.
• Sustainable Extras: Deutschlandticket, FutureBens, and more – supporting your mobility and future.

What else?

suena energy 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. We welcome applications from people with disabilities.