(Senior) Financial Operations Specialist

Join TALPA Solutions, where we use cutting-edge technology to revolutionise the way industries predict and analyse equipment performance. As a leader in providing predictive analytics for fixed and mobile assets, we cover a wide range of industries including mining, construction, and logistics. Our platform integrates real-time and historical data to generate valuable insights and improve machine performance for our clients. Come be a part of a team that's not afraid to push boundaries and have some fun while we do it

As a Financial Operations Specialist, you’ll blend essential bookkeeping tasks with financial analysis, making sure we stay agile, accurate, and ready for what’s next. You’ll have a hand in everything from daily transaction management to monthly financial reporting and budget analysis, working alongside a passionate team eager to make an impact and report directly to the top management.

**Your mission**:
**Day-to-Day Financial Operations**:

- Own the recording and categorization of all financial transactions, keeping our books accurate and up-to-date.
- Pre-accounting in Datev
- Oversee accounts payable and receivable, ensuring smooth and timely payments.
- Reconcile bank statements and monitor cash flow to keep us on track.
- Assist with payroll processing and manage employee expense reimbursements.
- Prepare basic financial statements (income statement, balance sheet) to give us a clear picture of our financial health.
- Interact with the fiscal authorities.
- Interactt with the tax advisor.

**Financial Reporting & Analysis**:

- Support monthly and quarterly financial reporting, helping to highlight key insights and trends.
- Assist in budget planning and forecasting, tracking actuals against budgets and identifying variances.
- Contribute to financial analysis efforts, exploring patterns in revenue, expenses, and cash flow.
- Help implement and refine internal controls to keep our financials tight, compliant, and audit-ready.
- Partner with team leads to provide insights on cost-saving opportunities and strategic budgeting.

**Your profile**:

- A degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related experience that’s given you solid financial chops.
- 5+ years of experience in bookkeeping, accounting, or a similar role, ideally in a fast-paced or startup environment.
- Proficiency with accounting software and love for all things Excel.
- A solid understanding of accounting principles and how financial data tells a story.
- Great communication skills—able to share insights in a way that makes sense to non-finance folks too.

Nice to have:

- Proficiency in Datev
- Experience in a start-up environment

**Why us?**

TALPA is a value-driven organization, and we are excited about what we do. Trustworthiness, Accuracy, Leadership, Passion, and Accountability
- these are our values. If they are your guiding compass, you will fit right in We’re flexible, honest, hardworking, and collaborative. As a team, we bring our diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences together. We support and challenge one another to bring out the best in each of us, and we might even have a little fun along the way. We care about you. Here is a glimpse of what makes life at talpasolutions special:

- Our culture is diverse and inclusive. We are one team with many voices.
- Agile performance: You actively participate in setting your challenges and goals via objectives and key results. Your lead continuously provides feedback and coaches you in dedicated sessions.
- €1200 training budget for training courses of your choice, such as conferences (national or abroad), online learning platforms, etc.
- We believe in trust. You know how you operate at your best. Free choice of hardware and operating system and flexible working hours and unlimited vacation policy are some ways how we will support you.
- We want your life to be hassle-free. That’s why you will find free food & drinks in our kitchen.
- We have a fully-equipped in-house gym on the office premises available 24/7.
- Bring your whole self to work and find a community. Whatever your passion, you will likely find like-minded people at talpasolutions.
- It is as a team that we operate at our best. We offer regular happiness activities that bring all of us together.
- We are a diverse team and want to grow as such. If you are looking to relocate to Germany to join us, we are happy to share our knowledge and help you through the relocation process.