FP&A Manager

As the first FP&A Manager at Bees & Bears, you will play a key role in shaping our financial strategy. You will be responsible for implementing and overseeing the planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes, working closely with senior leadership and the founders to provide data-driven insights for strategic decision-making.

What you'll do

• Lead regular planning/budgeting processes and provide strategic guidance on resource allocation, ensuring alignment with company objectives.
• Develop and manage rolling forecasts, assess liquidity needs, and work closely with cross-functional teams to optimize cash flow management.
• Prepare regular reports for senior leadership, highlighting key financial & operational metrics, performance trends, and variances against plans/budgets and forecasts.
• Prepare investor-facing financial reports, including financial performance updates, key metrics, and strategic outlooks.
• Conduct detailed analysis of financial variances and provide actionable insights for senior leadership to ensure business objectives are met.
• Build and maintain financial models to evaluate new business opportunities, assess financial risk, and support capital raising efforts.
• Work closely with other departments (e.g., Sales, Operations, Risk, and Product) to support decision-making with accurate financial insights and analysis.

What you'll need

• At least Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis
• Experience in a start-up environment, preferably in a venture capital fund or FinTech, CleanTech, or a related technology-driven industry
• Advanced proficiency in Google Sheets/Excel; extensive expertise & experience in building complex financial models
• Very good understanding of financial and non-financial Key Performance Indicators
• Business fluent in English. German language skills are a plus.
• Strong ability to analyze complex data, identify trends, and translate financial information into actionable insights for leadership.

Nice to have

• MBA, CMA or CFA qualification
• Familiarity with database and/or reporting applications

What they offer

• Hybrid, trust-based work environment with flexible home working and workations possible
• Flexible bonus to use on sports, culture, travel, or personal interests
• Extra days off for climate activism
• Food and refreshments at the office
• Team offsites, team nights, and social events