(Junior) Finance Operations Specialist

Your chance with us
Digitizing contractor companies? We love it.
We are plancraft - and we are passionate about revolutionizing the craft & construction industry with our straightforward software. Our vision is nothing less than to become Europe’s number one contractor operating system. With the backing of Europe’s top investors, we provide a leading SaaS solution that simplifies the management and operations in crafts businesses. On our mission we are always guided by our values: being #stoked about what we do, achieving things #together as a team and being #downttoearth.
Your mission
As a (Junior) Finance Operations Specialist (f/m/d) at plancraft you will play an important role in our finance team by taking charge of key operational finance tasks. Your role will be essential in ensuring accuracy and efficiency in our financial processes, managing everything from pre-accounting to reporting and assisting in automating our financial workflows. This is a unique opportunity to grow and develop in a dynamic, high-growth environment with a clear impact on the business.
This role offers a mix of hands-on operational finance and analytical work. You’ll report directly to the VP Finance and work closely with cross-functional teams to maintain seamless financial operations and provide meaningful insights through structured reporting.
**Key Responsibilities**:

- Execute day-to-day \*\*pre-accounting activities\*\* including invoice and expense management, ensuring accuracy and completeness
- Act as the main liaison with our external tax advisory to implement new structures that enhance steering-relevant transparency, ensuring timely, high-quality month-end closings and addressing any discrepancies proactively
- Prepare and maintain regular financial reports for internal stakeholders, enabling data-driven decision-making across departments
- Collaborate in the development and automation of our reporting processes, aiming for efficiency and scalability
- Support the financial modeling process, assisting in updating and refining models to align with business growth
- Leverage tools such as DATEV, Moss, Pathway and Stripe to streamline and automate finance operations
- Ensure data accuracy and consistency across financial systems, performing regular checks and reconciliations

**Salary**: The salary for this position is between 40.000 € and 65.000 € per year, depending on your experience.
**Profile**:
Are you a Match?
**Must haves**:

- A solid understanding of finance fundamentals through a degree in finance, business, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
- Skills in Excel/Sheets and other data analysis tools, with an interest in automation and process optimisation
- 1-3 years of relevant experience in finance operations, ideally in a startup, consultancy or high-growth / dynamic environment; internships and working student experience also considered
- Familiarity with financial systems and tools, with a proactive approach to learning new technologies and processes
- Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail and accuracy in handling financial data
- Basic understanding of financial modeling and reporting processes
- German (C2) || English (B2)

**Nice to have**:

- Hands-on experience with finance tools in a SaaS or B2B setting (eg. DATEV, Stripe or Adyen & Spend Mgmt. like Moss, Pleo or Candis)
- Experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve finance processes

**Performance Expectations**:

- Ensure the timely and accurate preparation of monthly financial reports within your first three months
- Actively contribute to the automation of reporting and pre-accounting tasks by identifying and implementing improvements
- Support the VP Finance in refining financial models, ensuring they reflect the latest business metrics and KPIs
- Maintain high data integrity and consistency across finance tools and systems

Why plancraft?
**Join us not just for a job, but for a mission**:

- Our Team: We are a team of passionate, committed individuals who are determined to realize our vision.
- Influence: Take direct responsibility and have a say in a flat-hierarchy company.
- Dynamics: Experience the agility of a startup in its early days, learn continuously, and build tomorrow’s craftsman software today.
- Growth: We foster a culture of direct feedback, continually exchanging knowledge and using today’s lessons to shape tomorrow’s success.
- Top-Tier Technology: Work with the latest Apple devices and best-in-class software to keep you at the forefront of technology and empower you.
- Location: Our central office is located in Hamburg's vibrant Schanze district.
- Holidays: Your well-being is important to us. That’s why we offer you 30 vacation days, plus December 24th as an additional day off every year.
- Relocation Bonus: We provide financial support for your move to Hamburg to join our team.
- Benefits: Enjoy perks like memberships to Urban Sports Club, benefits