(Senior) Finance Manager (f/d/m)

Job description

A definitive shift is currently happening. Corporates across the globe are no longer just reporting on sustainability; they are actively investing in it as a core financial and strategic asset. At CEEZER, we are architecting the infrastructure for enterprise-grade Climate Performance Asset management, transforming how the world's largest companies source and manage carbon credits, Energy Attribution Certificates (EAC), and Sustainable Aviation Fuel certificates (SAFc). Our platform gives the world’s most ambitious enterprises the data-driven precision, real-time monitoring, and framework-compliant reporting required to confidently deploy capital toward high-impact Climate Performance Asset portfolios and true, measurable climate action. We are looking for a Finance Manager to join us on this frontier. This is a role for a high-impact Finance professional who excels at driving key financial processes and generating quantitative insights, which will help the top management team make strategic and operational decisions that are essential for continued growth. Your mission Take ownership & drive the month-end closing process by preparing key accounting information and collaborating closely with external accountants to finalize the monthly financial records in Datev. Support in preparing monthly investor reporting and quarterly Board Meeting materials. Contribute to budgeting and forecasting process, track actual performance against forecast, analyze variances, and share insights with other CEEZER leaders. Assist external accountants with preparation of annual reports and third-party audits Manage internal expense system to ensure accurate expense records and timely processing of accounts payables. Prepare & issue client invoices, track payment status and proactively follow up on overdue payments. Participate in external due diligence processes such as fundraising Continuously improve, streamline and automate Finance processes to drive scalability of the Finance function What you need to succeed A Bachelor's, Master’s, or equivalent degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field, coupled with 3+ years of professional experience in a relevant role. Comprehensive knowledge and practical experience in accounting principles (e.g., HGB, IFRS, GAAP) and operations (incl. month-end close process), cost controlling, AP and AR management Advan…