Finance Manager

FINANCE MANAGER Our Mission For You Shape the financial backbone of a scaling energy-tech company where your work directly unlocks growth and builds the infrastructure for the Energiewende. trawa enables mid-sized companies to access green, intelligent energy. We're growing fast, operating in one of the most complex markets in Germany, and we need someone who combines strategic thinking with the willingness to roll up their sleeves. You'll work across our entire Finance function, from building critical processes that determine how fast we grow, to jumping into the day-to-day when it matters. Real impact from day one. What You'll Own Build & Scale Finance Processes - Own and develop critical Finance processes end-to-end, with a focus on Accounting operations and Treasury fundamentals like cash planning and bank management - Drive automation across Finance workflows: identify inefficiencies, design solutions, implement tools - Jump into daily Finance operations when it matters: reconciliations, payment runs, compliance questions, you take ownership Drive Strategic Projects - Contribute to cross-functional initiatives: ERP rollout, Audit preparation, international expansion - Manage strategic external relationships hands-on: banks, energy partners, auditors, from preparing materials to driving execution - Provide financial input for strategic decisions, from partnership structures to financing frameworks Your First 90 Days - Month 1: Understand our business model, energy market complexity, and Finance process landscape. Meet key stakeholders, banks, auditors, energy partners, and take first ownership of recurring operational tasks. - Month 2: Take over core Finance processes in Accounting or Treasury. Stabilize what exists, identify the highest-impact inefficiency, and deliver a first automation or process improvement. - Month 3: Own your processes end-to-end and start building what doesn't exist yet. Shape how we structure Treasury, scale our Accounting operations, and drive strategic projects that directly unlock trawa's growth. Who You Are Must-haves: - 3-5 years in Finance, ideally combining structured training (Big Four, Consulting) with hands-on experience in fast-growing companies - Solid understanding of accounting and general finance principles. You've worked hands-on with month-end close, reconciliations, or audit processes before - Process builder: you've designed or significantly improved finance processes before - Strong stakeholder management, comfortable working with banks, partners, and auditors - Analytical, fast learner who thrives in complexity and ambiguity - Hands-on mentality and ownership mindset, you want to build, not maintain - Excel power user with genuine curiosity for AI & automation tools - Business fluent in German and English Nice-to-haves: Treasury, Structured Finance, or Trade Finance exposure - Energy or regulated industries experience - Experience with DATEV, Moss, or ERP implementations - SQL, Python basics, or hands-on experience with AI tools (Claude, Langdock, n8n) Don't worry if you don't match every box, we value drive, learning speed, and hunger over perfect CVs. What We Offer - Real ownership in a high-impact role, your work directly enables trawa's growth - A uniquely complex business model at the intersection of energy, tech, and finance - Direct collaboration with Founders and cross-functional leaders from day one - An AI-first Finance team that embraces new tools and ways of working - Accelerated career growth in a scaling environment with massive scope - Flexible working, 30 vacation days, L&D budget, competitive compensation, VSOPs (share package), meal vouchers, Urban Sports membership, and a vibrant office culture