Finance Associate

We are looking for an extremely organized Finance Associate who will play a pivotal role in supporting the growth of the business. Working directly for the Head of Finance & supported by our external advisors, you'll have a varied role, working across all areas of finance and taxation.

What you'll do

• Working with our external tax accountants, take responsibility for the preparation of timely and accurate monthly financial statements for our German parent company
• Assist with financial processes for our subsidiary entities (currently USA and UK)
• Support the Head of Finance with our internal and external reporting
• Play a key role in our financial planning and forecasting processes
• Track actual spend against budget and analyze & investigate discrepancies
• Manage Invoicing and Accounts Receivable
• Support the continuous improvement of our Finance & Accounting processes and policies
• Act as the day to day contact for our external tax advisor

What you'll need

• You have 3+ years of relevant professional experience in a start-up, in-house, or external accounting firm
• You have extensive knowledge in German HGB
• You have ideally worked with DATEV, familiarity with other ERP software (Netsuite, Xero, Quickbooks, etc) is a plus
• You have good verbal and written communication skills in German and English
• You have strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and you enjoy working with data
• Ownership mentality, financial savviness, creativity, and drive to get things done
• You are a self-starter with a track record of independently leading new initiatives

Nice to have

• Knowledge of international accounting standards, e.g. IFRS and US GAAP

What they offer

• Competitive package and share options
• Flexibility for remote work from home or anywhere else
• Flexible working hours
• Working at the heart of a passionate, impact-driven team from around the world