Financial Controller (f/m/x)

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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!

suena, short for sustainable energy applications, is a green tech startup specializing in 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 member of our Finance team, you will oversee accounting operations and financial planning, contributing to the financial stability and growth of our organization. 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:

• Implement financial planning strategies to support the company's goals.
• Develop and lead financial controlling activities.
• Analyze monthly financial numbers against budget and forecast, translate the results into actionable insights.
• Create and administer customer and partner invoice processes, especially for our power trading operations.
• Handle financial reporting internally and to our investors, ensuring financial data are up-to-date, accurate, and compliant.
• Develop and monitor budgets, providing insights on discrepancies.
• Assist product management and sales in developing pricing strategies and business models.
• Implement KPIs for the financial processes, ensuring performance is on track against targets.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in the financial field.
• Proven experience in developing financial controlling, reporting, and financial planning strategies.
• Exceptional competence in Excel.
• Strong analytical skills and a good understanding of financial management.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with an eye for detail and accuracy and a deadline-driven approach.
• Full German and English proficiency, both written and verbal.
• Experience of working within a startup environment is an advantage.
• Proficiency in financial management tools is a plus.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal teams, external accountants, and stakeholders.

What we offer:

• A unique opportunity to join our very dynamic, innovative startup with a 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.

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.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance

Industries

Renewable Energy, Semiconductor Manufacturing