Fund Controlling Intern, Earlybird
VC focused on European tech companies
Be an early applicant
VC focused on European tech companies
101-200 employees
Be an early applicant
101-200 employees
Company mission
To offer its portfolio companies not only financial resources but also strategic support plus access to an international network and capital markets.
Role
Who you are
- Currently completing a university degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related field
- Strong analytical skills with a fact-driven and pragmatic problem-solving approach
- Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with other financial software tools is a plus
- Curious, open-minded, a team player, and possessing a global mindset
- Proficient in English and German, both written and spoken
- Available to work full-time for 3 to 6 months in our Berlin office
- Must have valid work authorization for Germany
What the job involves
- Prepare financial reports for internal stakeholders and LPs, ensuring accuracy and compliance with industry standards, internal guidelines, and procedures
- Track and monitor the performance of portfolio companies, supporting their financial and operational needs
- Assist in analyzing financial statements, cash flows, and performance metrics of portfolio companies as part of the quarterly reporting process
- Maintain organized and up-to-date financial records to ensure the integrity and reliability of financial information
- Contribute to the daily operations of the Fund Admin Team, respond to ad hoc requests from LPs and other stakeholders, and support initiatives to further digitize the department
- Collaborate with the finance team to identify opportunities for process improvements and propose ideas to enhance efficiency within the team and across the firm
- Starting 1st May 2025
Application process
- Please upload your CV and a short statement (max. 1000 characters) explaining why you would like to work as a Fund Controller in the future
- Upload your statement to the 'Other' folder in the application form
Our take
Earlybird is a venture capital firm with over 20 years of experience in the space. It backs early-stage European technology companies, providing financial support and strategic advice throughout their subsequent growth and development.
As with many VCs nowadays, the firm has stated its commitment to not only pursue financial returns but also contribute to positive change in society and help fight the climate crisis. Its portfolio spans a great number of industries from Real Estate to Quantum Computing, and includes over 150 companies. Most recently, it closed its second healthcare-focused fund which will be deployed in biopharma and medtech companies.
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Company benefits
- A dynamic team with flat hierarchies
- The opportunity to actively shape your career as well as personal development opportunities
- High independence
- A varied and challenging work environment
- Established company with over 20 years of venture capital experience
Company HQ
Mitte, Berlin, Germany
Leadership
Dr. Hendrik Brandis
(Partner)Board Member at Aiven, B2X Care Solutions, MyDataModels and four other companies. Began their career as an R&D engineer then was a Partner at McKinsey & Company for 6 years before founding Earlybird.
Dr. Christian Nagel
(Partner)Began their career at McKinsey & Company as a Project Manager, then was Managing Director at SMB Industrieholding for 3.5 years before founding Earlybird.
Roland Manger
(Partner)Board Member at Codasip, Anari AI, TheUberCloud and Minit Process Mining. Began their career as a Consultant, then worked as Director of Marketing and Business Development at Cybernet before founding Earlybird.
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