Catenon

Finance manager in energy

In short

This role manages day-to-day financial operations for the German arm of a growing, PE-backed energy company, covering monthly reporting, controlling, invoicing, banking processes, and coordination with tax advisors and HQ finance. It's a hands-on, independent position requiring 3-8 years of finance/controlling/accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and knowledge of Local GAAP and IFRS. German native-level language skills are mandatory, with good English also required. The company is a fast-paced, startup-like environment backed by a private equity infrastructure platform.

About the Role
An energy company is building its German operations within a fast-growing, entrepreneurial environment backed by a leading private equity infrastructure platform. The local team is highly dynamic, with ambitious plans to scale significantly in the coming months, driving increased activity and operational complexity. As part of this growth phase, we are looking for a hands-on Finance Manager to support the day-to-day financial operations of the German business.
Responsibilities
•Prepare monthly financial reports and support controlling activities
•Perform Excel-based financial analysis and data management
•Manage and support the invoicing process end-to-end
•Coordinate with external accounting and tax advisors
•Handle operational financial data exchange with internal and external stakeholders
•Support banking processes, including documentation and preparation of materials
•Project Finance, M&A and refinancing processes
•Assist with contract-related financial tracking (development & construction phases)
•Act as a key operational interface with HQ finance team
Requirements
•3-8 years of experience in finance, controlling, or accounting
•Strong hands-on mentality with attention to detail
•Solid Excel skills and confidence working with financial data
•Basic understanding of financial processes and systems, ideally including banking interactions
•Accounting experience using Local GAAP and IFRS
•Ability to work independently from day one in a fast-paced environment
•German native speaker (mandatory)
•Good level of English
•High energy, motivation, and ownership mindset
•Someone who thrives in a startup-like environment
•A pragmatic doer who is willing to "roll up their sleeves"
•Fast learner – able to pick up new concepts (e.g. energy sector specifics) quickly
Conditions
No conditions stated in the posting.

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