Controller (m/f/d)

Autarkize develops modular plant solutions for the recycling of biomass residues. Our technology is innovative, efficient - and ready for the market. It not only helps to protect the climate, but also offers our customers an economically highly attractive solution to real problems.

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Your tasks

• Building controlling from the ground up: Development and implementation of a company-wide controlling system (incl. processes, tools and standards)
• Classic controlling: preparation and evaluation of budgets, forecasts and reports
• Develop financial scenarios: Build and maintain financial models and perform scenario and sensitivity analyses("what-if analyses")
• Project controlling: monitoring and controlling of plant construction projects with a seven-figure cost volume
• Strategic controlling & cost optimization: analysis and optimization of the entire process chain - from procurement and warehousing to ordering strategies and liquidity and cash flow-optimized resource planning
• ESG reporting: setting up processes and reports to meet sustainability and compliance requirements
• SPV set-up: Assistance in setting up a special purpose vehicle (SPV) for the pre-financing of investments
• Financing & capital markets: support in structuring debt financing, credit lines and private equity-based models
• Business partnering: close cooperation with management and specialist departments (e.g. sales, operations, technology) to enable data-based decisions
• KPI management: definition, development and monitoring of company-wide key figures (e.g. cash burn, runway, project margins)
• Investor reporting: preparation of reports and presentations for investors, banks and lenders
• Scaling & structures: Support in setting up scalable financial and controlling structures that enable growth
• Digital controlling: setting up and developing tools such as Excel-based models or professional systems (e.g. JEDOX, Lucanet)
• External accounting: Cooperation with external partners and interface function to financial accounting

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What you bring with you:

• Completed studies in business administration, business informatics or comparable training with a focus on finance/controlling
• Several years of experience in controlling, preferably in plant engineering
• Experience in setting up new controlling structures and in strategic controlling
• Sound knowledge of cost optimization across the entire value chain
• Confident in dealing with financial and project controlling, especially for complex projects with high investment sums
• Understanding of financial markets, credit structures and private equity
• Knowledge of ESG reporting desirable
• High digital affinity and enjoy building and developing tools independently
• Strong communication skills: ability to present figures clearly and comprehensibly
• Hands-on mentality and desire to reshape things in a dynamic start-up
• Entrepreneurial thinking and enjoy working closely with management

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What we offer:

• A highly motivated, cordial team with a real spirit of optimism - we don't just write it, we live it. Working at autarkize is really fun
• A dynamic start-up with a meaningful mission: energy transition through the circular economy
• Technology with real impact - and pilot customers: The market is ready for us
• An interdisciplinary, motivated team at eye level
• Freedom and responsibility - you don't just design, you are a key part of the success
• Flexible working, clear values, and real prospects

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Want to build something that lasts?

Then get in touch with us - we look forward to hearing from you!

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If we have aroused your interest, we look forward to receiving your application.

Contact: Sophie Barasautarkize

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