Junior Finance & Controlling Manager (m/f/d)

Finance · Munich · Full-time · Junior

Job description

Job description

About the Job

We’re looking for a motivated Junior Finance & Controlling Manager (m/f/d) to join one of our portfolio companies. In your day-to-day work, you’ll focus on streamlining financial processes, implementing effective controlling systems, and ensuring accurate reporting and compliance with internal and external financial standards.

Join our portfolio company: A German dual-use technology company that develops unmanned ground vehicles to spearhead automation in both governmental and civilian use cases.

In this role, you’ll:

  • Prepare financial reports, KPIs and presentations for C-Level and investor reporting
  • Oversee the process of and ensure smooth cooperation with the company’s external tax office
  • Develop measures and provide guidance to the organisation to optimise net working capital potential
  • Lead, coordinate, steer and monitor forecast and budget processes
  • Continuously improve financial processes while creating and documenting structures that streamline workflows, save time, and foster transparency

Typical tasks: 

  • Support bookkeeping by managing pre-accounting through recording and processing financial transactions with our portfolio company’s Spend Management tool 
  • Keep an eye on achieving revenue and profitability goals within agreed spendings
  • Track, analyse and report Plan / Actual variances 
  • Prepare liquidity planning reports and communicate cash balance and cash flow to management
  • Monitor and analyse cash flow via Agicap

Your Profile

  • First working experience (internships or full-time) in a fast-growing environment/company
  • Strong interest in Finance and Controlling with an eagerness to learn and grow in the field
  • Good understanding of financial statements, budgeting, and forecasting
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel; familiarity with financial tools is a plus
  • Proactively take initiative and ownership for projects and processes
  • Hands-on mentality, structured and organised, and enjoy working operationally
  • Good analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field
  • Excellent communication skills in English (required); knowledge of German is advantageous

Please note that we’re looking for support in the Munich office of our portfolio company. Eligibility to work in the EU is required.

Benefits and Perks

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • A shaping role in an emerging dual use company
  • Opportunity to work with a highly innovative, international and dynamic team
  • Room for professional growth and development
  • Participation in the company's success

Apply below and become a part of our success story!

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion 

Project A is committed to diverse and equal opportunities hiring for all – applicants, candidates, and employees alike. We value humans – with all our glorious multifaceted backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences – and look forward to your application.



Project A is one of Europe's leading venture capital firms, with offices in Berlin and London. Founded in 2012 as an Operational VC, we have backed more than 100 startups across 17 countries and 15 industries, including digital health, Fintech, and mobility. Our dedicated team of 140+ professionals supports our portfolio companies with software engineering, marketing, sales, hiring, and other business-critical services.

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