Finance Lead, Plan A
+ Employee Stock Options (VSOP)
ESG reporting software
Open for applications
ESG reporting software
201-500 employees
Open for applications
+ Employee Stock Options (VSOP)
201-500 employees
Company mission
To empower companies to address the issues of climate change
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
- ACCA, CIMA, CPA or other relevant qualification is a plus
- 5+ years of progressive experience in financial control, accounting, or finance management
- Strong knowledge of German accounting standards (HGB) and tax regulations, IFRS is a big plus
- Proficiency in financial analysis and reporting tools (e.g., Google Sheets, Excel, ERP systems such as NetSuite, Datev)
- Experience with expense management platforms such as Payhawk, Spendesk
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Detail-oriented with a strong analytical mindset
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
What the job involves
- We're looking for a Financial Lead to join the team and help shape the financial foundation of our company as we continue to professionalise and enhance our operations. If our mission aligns with your values and personal goals, we want to get to know you!
- Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with German accounting standards (HGB)
- Collaborate with department heads to develop annual budgets, forecasts, and financial plans. Monitor and analyse actual financial performance against budgets and forecasts, identifying variances and proposing corrective actions
- Conduct financial analysis, including profitability analysis, cost analysis, and trend analysis, to provide insights and recommendations to senior management
- Manage and forecast cash flows to ensure adequate liquidity for day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives
- Ensure compliance with German tax regulations, prepare and file tax returns, and manage relationships with external tax advisors
- Develop and maintain internal control procedures to safeguard company assets and ensure accurate financial reporting
- Coordinate and manage annual financial audits, liaising with external auditors to provide necessary documentation and support
- Stay current with German financial regulations and accounting standards, ensuring the company's adherence to all relevant laws and regulations
- Continuously enhance financial systems and processes to improve efficiency and accuracy
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, providing financial guidance and support on various projects and initiatives
Our take
The EU’s Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation means that 75% of European companies across the EU and U.K. reported their environmental footprint in 2023. That represents a massive opportunity for startups like Plan A that deliver B2B monitoring services of companies’ sustainability indicators.
The startup is hoping to distinguish itself in a market that is now saturated with services, some of which offer little practical benefit. Plan A's B Corporation certification demonstrates that its tools comply with the strictest reporting standards and reflect the latest developments in climate science.
The company is planning to furnish its product to become best in class, focusing on decarbonisation tooling and the tricky Scope 3 calculations for various industries. While decarbonisation via offsetting can be a lucrative area, Plan A must be careful not to encourage compensation measures for avoidable emissions as this could delegitimise its ESG reporting system and undercut the benefits of using its platform.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
23% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Employee endorsements
Nice people
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Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Sep 2023
$27m
EARLY VC
Nov 2021
$10m
SERIES A
Total funding: $40m
Company benefits
- Access to online learning platforms (e.g. Masterclass, Master Plan)
- Access to online magazines and platforms (e.g. FT and Sifted)
- Team offsite (1 per year)
- Monthly team events and activities
- Weekly team drinks on a Friday evening
- Option to work from home
- 25 vacation days per year
- Employee stock options (VSOP)
Company values
- We empower -- Progressing for the better by taking actions with peers and stakeholders
- We walk the talk -- Acting as role model by balancing people, planet & profit, sustainably
- We are positive -- Embracing kindness and self-reflection with an optimistic attitude
- We collaborate -- Connecting the dots together and tackling our complex mission with courage
- We are pioneers -- Leading the way with a science-based approach to deliver solutions to climate change
Company HQ
Mitte, Berlin, Germany
Articles
Leadership
Lubomila Jordanova
(CEO & Co-Founder)Previously worked in investment banking, venture capital and fintech in Asia and Europe. Also co-founded the Greentech Alliance, a community of 1000+ ClimateTech startups.
Nathan Bonnisseau
(C0-Founder)Previously worked as a reporter in France and Brazil, as well as in development and management departments in educative institutions. Holds two Masters from Sorbonne and the IDEAS.
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Plan A
- At Plan A we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity and encourages you to be you.
- We believe that businesses should represent the world we want to live in, and so we encourage applications from people of different ages, sexual orientations, ethnicities and physical or neurodiversity.
- We value the contribution you bring, regardless of where it comes from, and look forward to your application!
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