Finance & Controlling Manager, Sharpist

• In this role, you will be someone who can maintain calm under pressure, has a strong work ethic, and is eager to match the pace and expectations of the CEO and whole team
• You will also be pragmatic in interpreting and applying legal requirements
• You are relentlessly diligent, detail-oriented, and proactive in bringing new ideas to build a stable financial organization
• You are hands-on: You build (and love!) your own spreadsheets, don't shy away from booking invoices yourself and always go for a pragmatic approach
• You remain calm in high-pressure situations, thriving in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Stakeholder management is your strength, and you are confidently saying "no" when needed
• You are pragmatic in interpreting legal requirements and finding solutions that work for the business
• You have excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
• 5+ years of experience in finance, controlling, or accounting, ideally in an international or startup environment
• Strong knowledge of German tax system & financial statement preparation according to HGB
• Proficiency in Google Sheets/Excel and DATEV
• Fluent German and good English skills (written and spoken)

Desirable

• You will take ownership of Sharpist's financial operations, including accounting, controlling and financial analysis
• As the key point of contact for all accountancy, bookkeeping, and tax topics, you will ensure our financial health by implementing timely, accurate, and optimized accounting processes
• This includes diligent financial reporting (BWA, P&L), forecasting, and recurring revenue reporting (FP&A), as well as managing both incoming and outgoing invoices
• Ensure the smooth operation of accounting processes, from basic bookkeeping over tax matters to managing external audits
• Manage invoice handling (incoming & outgoing) and cash flow forecasting to ensure ongoing liquidity
• Take ownership of all reporting and controlling activities
• Serve as the main point of contact for the COO & CEO on financial matters
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
• Support our CEO in investor relations, from preparing slides to conducting complex financial calculations