Finance Associate

Skytree; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel cost reimbursement

25 vacation days

Hybrid work

Job summary

Skytree, a cleantech start-up in Amsterdam, is seeking a Finance Associate to join the growing Finance team. You will support day-to-day financial processes, ensure accuracy, transparency, and efficiency, and collaborate with the CFO, Financial Controller, and cross‑team units across our 120-person organization.

You will own handling invoices, process payments, reconcile accounts, manage PO tasks, and respond to financial inquiries, while maintaining tidy records in a fast-paced, international

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of hands-on experience in finance, accounting, or related administration.
• MS Dynamics is a big plus!
• Fluent in English, spoken and written, with basic Dutch skills (A2).
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Taking full ownership of organizing incoming invoices.
• Preparing and executing payments with accuracy and speed.
• Reconciliation of accounts and statements to keep our numbers sharp.
• Driving smooth order processing and handling purchasing order (PO) task
• Serving as the go-to person for all payment-related questions
• Managing all financial incoming enquiries and invoices proactively
• Keeping our records clean and up to date through diligent filing
• Supporting the team with agile, day-to-day administrative tasks

Skills

MS Dynamics

English fluency

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Skytree enables a transition to a world with cleaner Air for everyone. We do this by developing and deploying smart technology that captures atmospheric carbon dioxide, enabling its use or storage to combat climate change and aid society and businesses around the world.

Born out of the European Space Agency (ESA), we are a global team of highly talented scientists, engineers and business professionals, supported by an experienced management team. Our working culture is based on a dynamic and smart approach to business with an open and understanding attitude to others and a desire to expand the boundaries of what is possible.

As we enter a new phase of growth, we are looking for a motivated Finance Associate to continue on this journey with us.

Ready to make your mark on the world of CO2? Then read on!

Your role

You will be an important member of our growing Finance team, contributing to a wide range of financial activities and ensuring support to the smooth operation of our day-to-day processes, helping to maintain accuracy, transparency, and efficiency across the department.

Working side by side with our Financial & Control Specialist, while supporting our Financial Controller and CFO, you’ll gain hands‑on exposure to every corner of finance in a fast‑moving scale‑up. On top of that, you’ll have the chance to collaborate across all teams in our 120‑person organization, making a real impact and shaping how we grow.

You’ll make an impact by

• Taking full ownership of organizing incoming invoices.
• Preparing and executing payments with accuracy and speed.
• Reconciliation of accounts and statements to keep our numbers sharp.
• Driving smooth order processing and handling purchasing order (PO) task
• Serving as the go‑to person for all payment‑related questions
• Managing all financial incoming enquiries and invoices proactively
• Keeping our records clean and up to date through diligent filing
• Supporting the team with agile, day‑to‑day administrative tasks

What we’re looking for

1–3 years of hands‑on experience in finance, accounting, or related administration. MS Dynamics is a big plus!

Fluent in English, spoken and written, with basic Dutch skills (A2).

Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.

Proactive, flexible, and driven by a can‑do attitude.

Thrives in a start‑up/scale up, fast‑paced, international environment and able to multitask effectively.

Based within commuting distance to our HQ in Amsterdam.

What you can expect

Apart from working with great colleagues and a competitive package, you can also expect:

• A unique start‑up environment offering organic professional and personal growth at one of the most innovative cleantech companies in Amsterdam!
• A diverse (38+ nationalities) and fun team to work with.
• Travel cost reimbursement (choose from an NS business card, lease bike, or 23ct p/km travel allowance).
• Recharge with 25 vacation days, plus a little extra when life throws something special your way.
• Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid work, with the option to work from home once a week.
• A vibrant office close to the Science Park train station (5 minute walk!), as well as close to the highway.
• Access to the Science Park and Amsterdam University cafeterias (and all the great and healthy meal options).
• Stay fueled with tasty fruits and snacks - because work should be enjoyable too!

Please note: The salary for the position doesn’t match with the Highly Skilled Migrant Visa salary criteria for candidates above 30 years old and thus, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship and work permit.