Business Operations & Finance Manager (m/f/d)

As Business Operations & Finance Manager , you will independently manage our operational, financial, and commercial processes. You operate with a high degree of autonomy, proactively identify bottlenecks, and execute solutions in a pragmatic, structured manner.

Responsibilities

1. Finance Operations & Controlling

• Day-to-Day Finance: End-to-end execution of invoicing, vendor payments, expense management, and bank accounts.
• Accounting & Closing: Ownership of the monthly close process in close collaboration with our external bookkeeper/tax advisor.
• Financial Planning: Maintaining cash flow models, budget vs. actuals, and unit economics.

2. Commercial and Strategic Support

• Marketing & Social Media: Managing our LinkedIn channel

3. Operations, IT & Office Management

• Systems & Tools: User and vendor management (Google Workspace, Wrike, 1Password) and simplifying workflows using AI tools.
• Data Handling: Data structuring and cleanup
• Office & Team: Office administration, managing vendors (cleaning, facility management), handling team contracts and organizing team events/retreats.
• Special Projects: Handling ad-hoc projects (e.g., competitor research, event organization) and preparing board materials.

Requirements

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: At least 1–2 years of relevant experience in Operations, Finance, BD, or Consulting (ideally in an early-stage startup or SaaS environment).
• Financial Acumen: Knowledge of day-to-day finance operations, budgeting, and reporting.
• Tool Tech-Savviness: Advanced skills in Google Workspace/Excel, modern CRMs, Wrike, and AI tools (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT).
• Languages: Fluent German and professional working English (both written and spoken).

Mindset & Working Style

• Extreme Ownership: Proactive by default, self-structured, and capable of executing tasks completely independently.
• Adaptability: Able to seamlessly context-switch between financial modeling, marketing work, and hands-on office tasks on the same day.
• Domain Interest: Passion for Climate Tech / Renewable Energy is a strong plus.

What We Offer

• High Impact & Ownership: Full autonomy over operational and financial processes with direct exposure to leadership.
• Purpose-Driven Mission: Make a real impact in a fast-growing Climate Tech & Renewable Energy company.
• Modern Tech & AI-First: Work with a modern tech stack and actively use AI tools to automate workflows.
• Flexibility: Flexible working hours and hybrid working options to suit your lifestyle.
• Great Team Culture: Regular team events, retreats, flat hierarchies, and an open, supportive environment.
• Industry typical compensation