Senior Partnerships Manager Germany

OpenKrill; United States; On-site; USD 101,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Remote or hybrid work

Work & Swim Cyprus program

Supportive, growth-focused culture

Job summary

Finom, a fast-growing European fintech, headquartered in Amsterdam, is seeking its first (Senior) Partnerships Manager in Germany to build and scale our partner ecosystem from the ground up. You will own the German market, decide partner targets, sign agreements, and turn partnerships into growth channels by creating referral programs, co-marketing, events and integrations.

This is an autonomous, remote-friendly role reporting to the Head of Partnerships, with stock options and a chance to shape

Qualifications

• Native-level German and fluent English required.
• 3–5 years in partnerships, BD, or related commercial roles.
• Experience in Fintech, financial services, or SMEs is a strong plus.
• Hunter mindset with ability to open doors and build relationships from scratch.
• Strong commercial judgment to structure and negotiate partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Own the German market; decide which partners to pursue and how to win them.
• Sign deals and onboarding partners that become acquisition channels.
• Design referral programs, co-marketing, events, and integrations to drive new customers.
• Build the playbook for partnerships; define what works in Germany.
• Represent Finom in the ecosystem at events and with fintech/SME communities.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, and Product to align partner needs with product insights.

Skills

German (native)

English (professional)

Partnerships

Business development

Negotiation

Autonomy

Job description

About Finom

Finom is a fast-growing European tech startup, headquartered in Amsterdam, on a mission to revolutionize the financial landscape for entrepreneurs globally. We are developing an all-in-one financial B2B solution that seamlessly integrates banking functions, accounting, financial management, and invoicing into a mobile-first platform.

Following a significant €115 million Series C equity round, bringing our total funding to approximately $346 million, we are expanding aggressively across key EU markets (Germany, France, Netherlands, Italy, Spain). We go beyond traditional banking, offering invoicing and a growing suite of features, including AI-enabled accounting, to simplify financial management for small and medium-sized businesses.

At Finom you get real ownership, you move fast, and your work directly drives value for our customers, partners, and ultimately the business in our biggest market.

About the Role

As our first (Senior) Partnerships Manager in Germany, you will build our partner ecosystem from the ground up - signing and scaling the partnerships that bring entrepreneurs and SMEs in Germany to Finom.

Reporting directly to the Head of Partnerships, this is an individual contributor role with no direct reports at the outset. You won't be managing an existing channel: you'll be leading our growth in Europe's biggest SME market, and playing a defining role in Finom's next chapter

What You’ll Do

• Own the German market. You decide which partners to go after, how to win them, and where to double down. This is your territory - you hunt, you close, you build.


• Sign the deals that move the needle. From conceptualizing the partner profile to signing agreements, you'll bring in the partners that become real acquisition channels.


• Turn partnerships into growth. Design referral programs, co-marketing, events, and integrations that measurably drive new customers - and kill what doesn’t work, fast.


• Build the playbook, not follow one. There's no established channel to inherit. What works in Germany will be defined by what you build and will shape how Finom does partnerships everywhere.


• Be Finom’s face in the ecosystem. Represent Finom and network at industry events and inside the German fintech and SME scene.


• Pull the company behind your channel. Work directly with Marketing, Sales, and Product to get partners what they need and bring German market insight straight to the people building the product.

What We’re Looking For

• Native-level German and professional fluent English (our working language) are compulsory


• 3-5 years of work experience, in partnerships, business development, or a related commercial role


• Experience in Fintech, financial services or SMEs is a strong plus


• A hunter’s mindset: you enjoy opening doors, building relationships from scratch, and are thrive owning a number


• Strong commercial judgment - you can structure a partnership, negotiate terms, and prioritize based on impact


• Self-starter who thrives with autonomy in a remote, fast-moving environment


• Prior experience working in a Start Up / Scale Up environment is a must


• Nice to have: Italian or French language skills

Recruitment Process

Recruiter Interview

• Senior Management Interview


• Hiring Manager Interview

Why Join Finom

• Make a genuine impact on our growth We’re a growing fintech serving hundreds of thousands of European businesses. You’ll have real ownership and autonomy over the German partner channel - what you build and how you build it. This is a place for curious, entrepreneurial people who want to grow as commercial leaders and strategic thinkers.


• Work in the EU Embark on this exciting journey with us and enjoy the flexibility of traveling and working remotely or in a hybrid model across Europe.


• Become a stock options holder Unlock your inner entrepreneur and align your aspirations with ours through our Stock Options Program. This exciting opportunity is available to every team member, from junior team members to our founders.


• Receive unwavering support and care Finom stands by you at every step, embodying our commitment to your well‑being and success reflected in our modern, friendly, and eco‑conscious corporate culture. We offer constant support and care to ensure your Finom experience is successful and fulfilling.


• Work & Swim program Immerse yourself in our exclusive Work & Swim Program. Spend one month in a comfortable corporate apartment in enchanting Cyprus. It’s the ideal opportunity to strike the perfect work‑life balance while enjoying breathtaking Mediterranean views.

Equal Opportunity Statement

At Finom, we’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We embrace diversity and invite applications from all walks of life. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.