Finance & Admin Lead

About Us

We are YSI, a Europe-based social innovation consultancy. We believe that doing good makes business sense. We partner with corporations, philanthropic entities and social enterprises to make social innovation a key driver of business success. We design and implement strategies that align business success with positive societal and environmental impact. We work with a team of dedicated consultants and change makers, all aligned on making our time on this planet count. We are proud to be embedded in a global ecosystem of inspiring organisations and individuals. Founded in 2012 as part of Yunus Social Business, we remain committed to exploring new ways of collaborating and expanding the boundaries of business.

Role Overview

As a Finance & Admin Lead, you will be responsible for building and continuously improving YSI’s finance, operations, legal and impact investment functional area to ensure long-term financial sustainability, transparency, and readiness for growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the development of finance, admin, and impact investment systems including key tools, templates, and governance processes.
• Co‑create a functional strategy and roadmap with the Executive Team.
• Improve the finance and operations model to enhance visibility, project profitability, and compliance.
• Act as a subject matter expert for internal teams and external partners.
• Contribute to YSI’s intellectual property by shaping scalable tools, repeatable methodologies, and insights that support consulting and program delivery.

General Conditions

• Location: Preferably Berlin or Germany; remote work from France or Spain possible with occasional travel for team meetings and retreats. Visa sponsorship not available.
• Contract type: Full‑time (100%) or 80% employment.
• Start date: January 2026.
• Travel: Limited project‑based or team‑meeting travel.

Scope of Responsibilities

1. Finance Operations (40%) – Lead day‑to‑day finance and admin operations, including:

• Managing invoices through MOCO system.
• Executing payments through bank.
• Coordinating monthly closings with external accountant.
• Creating monthly budget tracking and forecasts for presentation to co‑CEOs.
• Managing cash flow and short‑term treasury placements.
• Providing visibility on project profitability and financial performance.
• Continuously improving processes and policies for greater efficiency (e.g., travel expense tracking, credit card use, cost allocation).

2. HR, Admin & Legal (20%) – Lead HR and administrative operations, including:

• Managing employment and freelancer contracts, HR documentation, and related processes.
• Maintaining governance documents, shareholder agreements, and coordinating updates with notary and Handelsregister.
• Preparing and supporting external reviews such as audits, compliance checks, or KYC processes in coordination with legal and tax advisors.

3. Impact Investment & Hybrid Models (20%) – Design and select impact investment mechanisms, ensuring social impact, financial sustainability, and compliance:

• Define investment criteria, due diligence templates, governance frameworks, and approval processes.
• Implement funding mechanisms across programs and countries, from structuring to disbursement.
• Co‑develop the strategy and potential business model for YSI’s impact investing practice, supporting long‑term integration of impact work into programs.

Mid‑term Exploration

• Support to social enterprises: provide financial and fundraising guidance to selected SEs within our programs.
• Legal & structural development: contribute to YSI’s long‑term legal engineering, exploring hybrid structures (e.g., GmbH + gGmbH).
• Evolve into a Finance Director over time, building the function as a service offering across YSI programs and ventures, co‑owning P&L and revenue goals.

Your Profile & Experience

• 5–10 years of experience in finance and administration, combining strategic oversight with hands‑on execution.
• Background in consulting or professional services, or running finance and admin operations for a small, fast‑growing organisation.
• Exposure to impact investing, philanthropy, or hybrid business models, understanding basic venture investment mechanisms.
• Knowledge of German accounting and tax frameworks is a plus; experience with a GmbH structure is a strong plus.
• Skilled in coordinating external accountants, tax advisors, and legal counsel.
• Proven ability to simplify and improve processes through dashboards, reporting tools, or smart automation.
• Fluent in English and German.

What We Bring to the Table

• Impact: Every project contributes to a larger mission in social innovation, empowering entrepreneurs and corporate intrapreneurs.
• Value‑driven culture: People first, moments for connection and reflection.
• Personal growth: Fast‑track development within a diverse and bold team.
• Exposure: Access to a global ecosystem of brands and changemakers.
• Life fit: Flexible ways of working to support personal stages and challenges.
• Fair and competitive compensation: Benefits supporting personal growth and health.

Recruitment Process

• Short self‑recorded video to get to know you beyond the paper.
• First interview focused on technical skills and role fit.
• Second interview to explore cultural fit and values alignment.

Please do not include a picture or your age in your application. We are committed to evaluating every qualified candidate solely on skills and experience, regardless of age, gender, identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability status, or religion.

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