Finance & Controlling Specialist

About The Generation Forest

The Generation Forest is a climate protection cooperative based in Hamburg dedicated to advancing climate and nature conservation through intergenerational reforestation efforts. We strive to go beyond mere compensation by storing CO2, fostering biodiversity, and creating sustainable economic opportunities for local communities. Join us in transforming climate protection.

Role Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Finance and Controlling Specialist to join our team on a full-time basis (38 hours per week) at our Hamburg office. The position is a permanent contract starting immediately.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure, develop, and optimize financial, accounting, and controlling procedures while adhering to compliance requirements and internal controls, preferably leveraging automation and AI integration.
• Independently prepare and coordinate annual financial statements and assist with audits.
• Serve as primary contact for auditors, tax consultants, banks, and other external stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with the tax office on year-end closings, tax matters, and operational audits.
• Create and enhance reporting tools, financial analyses, KPIs, and decision-making materials for executive management.
• Manage budget planning, forecasting, and ongoing budget monitoring.
• Support strategic planning and decision-making for management.
• Oversee liquidity management, including preparation, consolidation, and analysis of cash flow and liquidity forecasts.
• Coordinate and communicate with international subsidiaries, especially those in Panama.
• Improve and advance the Power BI environment to enhance data analysis, reporting, and visualization.
• Participate in cross-departmental projects aimed at digitalization and process optimization within finance.
• Take on additional operational and conceptual responsibilities in finance and accounting.

Candidate Profile

• 3 to 5 years of professional experience in finance and accounting, ideally with exposure to bookkeeping and/or auditing.
• Experience with annual financial statements, controlling, reporting, budgeting, and liquidity planning.
• Proficient with standard digital tools such as Office365 and ERP systems; familiarity with Power BI is advantageous.
• Analytical mindset, structured and independent work style, with enthusiasm for digitalization and automation.
• Strong communication skills and enjoyment in collaborating with both internal and external partners.
• Fluency in German and English, both spoken and written.
• Team-oriented, open-minded, and motivated by impactful work.
• Residence in or near Hamburg.

Benefits

• Meaningful work within a future-oriented and sustainable company.
• Open and motivated team with flat hierarchies focused on making a difference together.
• Flexible working hours.
• Sustainable benefits including GuudCard or Wellpass offerings and employer contribution towards HVV public transport ticket.
• Opportunity to engage in up to 4 hours of volunteer work during working hours.
• Attractive workplace in Schanze with ample room for own ideas.

Application Instructions

Become part of our mission to help shape the forests of tomorrow. Please send your CV along with a brief statement about your interest in this position, salary expectations, and your preferred tasks to our HR team via email.