Finance (m/f/d)

Finance, Accounting & Bookkeeping – In-Depth Expertise in Plant Engineering

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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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We’re looking for someone to take full responsibility for our finances—not as a “manager with a team,” but initially as a one-person operation. You’ll independently build up the finance department, gradually bring accounting in-house, and develop an integrated financial planning system that truly reflects our business model. If you’re deeply versed in balance sheets, annual financial statements, and capital expenditures, and you’re eager to shape a department from the ground up rather than just manage it—then we should talk.

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Your tasks

Finance & Accounting

• Overall Responsibility for Finance: You will be responsible for Autarkize entire finance department Autarkize working independently, taking a hands-on approach, and striving to build a solid, sustainable foundation for the department.

• Balance Sheets & Annual Financial Statements: You have an in-depth understanding of accounting (HGB), assist with the preparation of the annual financial statements, and serve as a knowledgeable point of contact for the audit team—particularly regarding accounting issues related to plant construction (e.g., capitalized in-house work, asset valuation).

• Auditing: You’ll prepare for audits, present well-reasoned arguments to auditors, and ensure that our financial figures stand up to any audit.

Bring Accounting In-House

• Setting Up In-House Accounting: We currently use Excel and DATEV Unternehmen online, and we plan to bring our accounting in-house by the end of the year. You’ll oversee this transition and set up the internal processes.

• Roll up your sleeves: During the introductory phase, you’ll also handle the bookkeeping yourself as needed—you’re not just a coordinator, but you’ll roll up your sleeves and get to work.

Integrated Financial Planning & Tool

• Complete the planning tool: A tool for integrated planning is about 80% complete—integrated not in the sense of income statement/balance sheet/cash flow, but along the value chain from procurement through production to finance: If a project is delayed, the tool immediately shows the impact on the company’s financial figures.

• Implement or replace: You’ll work with our AI engineer to complete this tool—or integrate an alternative solution that better meets our requirements in terms of time, cost, and business model.

Controlling & Business

• Thinking Strategically About Controlling: Controlling is currently seen as a secondary concern . It’s important to us that you aren’t just a “box-ticking accountant with blinders on,” but rather that you structure the finance department in a way that brings real value to the entire company and our investors.

• Reporting & Management: You will gradually establish a robust reporting system, keep track of key metrics, and lay the groundwork for data-driven decisions.

• Project Controlling: You will monitor plant construction projects with seven-figure budgets and help manage their financial aspects.

• Product Costing: You’ll develop a robust product costing system—as the foundation for pricing, margin management, and well-informed decisions regarding proposals and investments.

What You Bring to the Table

• Solid qualifications in finance and accounting—whether through a college degree (e.g., business administration, business informatics), a business apprenticeship followed by further training (e.g., certified accountant), or relevant professional experience. What matters most is what you can do—not your degree.

• Several years of experience in finance and accounting, ideally in the plant or mechanical engineering industry

• A deep understanding of finance, accounting, financial statements, and auditing—you really know the subject matter, not just the basics

• Proficiency in using DATEV and Excel; willingness to handle the bookkeeping yourself during the startup phase

• Experience in establishing structures and processes—you enjoy creating something new rather than simply maintaining the status quo

• High digital affinity and enjoy building and developing tools independently

• A hands-on approach and a desire to take on responsibility as a one-person show in a dynamic startup

• Entrepreneurial thinking and enjoy working closely with management

What's not part of your responsibilities: We already handle communication with investors and financing matters.

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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.

• A dynamic startup with a meaningful mission: the energy transition through a circular economy.

• Technology with real impact - and pilot customers: The market is ready for us!

• Freedom and responsibility - you not only design, you are a decisive part of the success!

• An interdisciplinary, motivated team at eye level

• 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!

Please send your detailed application to:

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Pia Guggemos (autarkize)

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