Finance Manager

Finance Manager LocationBerlin HQAddressBerlin, GermanyEmployment TypeFull timeLocation TypeOn-siteDepartmentFinanceFinance Manager Our Mission For YouShape 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 OwnBuild & Scale Finance ProcessesOwn and develop critical Finance processes end-to-end, with a focus on Accounting operations and Treasury fundamentals like cash planning and bank managementDrive automation across Finance workflows: identify inefficiencies, design solutions, implement toolsJump into daily Finance operations when it matters: reconciliations, payment runs, compliance questions, you take ownershipDrive Strategic ProjectsContribute to cross-functional initiatives: ERP rollout, Audit preparation, international expansionManage strategic external relationships hands-on: banks, energy partners, auditors, from preparing materials to driving executionProvide financial input for strategic decisions, from partnership structures to financing frameworksYour First 90 DaysMonth 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 AreMust-haves:3-5 years in Finance, ideally combining structured training (Big Four, Consulting) with hands-on experience in fast-growing companiesSolid understanding of accounting and general finance principles. You've worked hands-on with month-end close, reconciliations, or audit processes beforeProcess builder: you've designed or significantly improved finance processes beforeStrong stakeholder management, comfortable working with banks, partners, and auditorsAnalytical, fast learner who thrives in complexity and ambiguityHands-on mentality and ownership mindset, you want to build, not maintainExcel power user with genuine curiosity for AI & automation toolsBusiness fluent in German and EnglishNice-to-haves:Treasury, Structured Finance, or Trade Finance exposureEnergy or regulated industries experienceExperience with DATEV, Moss, or ERP implementationsSQL, 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 OfferReal ownership in a high-impact role, your work directly enables trawa's growthA uniquely complex business model at the intersection of energy, tech, and financeDirect collaboration with Founders and cross-functional leaders from day oneAn AI-first Finance team that embraces new tools and ways of workingAccelerated career growth in a scaling environment with massive scopeFlexible working, 30 vacation days, L&D budget, competitive compensation, VSOPs (share package), meal vouchers, Urban Sports membership, and a vibrant office cultureApply for this Job