Head of Finance

You don't want an ordinary job. You want to build something that truly matters. Be part of shaping it from day one, move fast and feel your impact. In a startup that doesn't ask
if
something is possible – but
how fast
. Then you've come to the right place

At Bees & Bears, we're a Climate FinTech on a mission to unlock capital for the energy transition. We believe finance is the key to accelerating the shift toward a sustainable future. The challenge ahead is massive: by 2050, the world needs to invest €150 trillion () to reach climate neutrality. 65% of this investment will need to be financed through loans.

Our mission is to channel capital into the sustainable economy — to accelerate the transition and make the world greener.

What we do:

We work closely with installers of climate hardware such as solar systems, battery storage, and heat pumps — enabling their customers to finance installations easily through monthly installments. Our platform provides the technical and financial foundation to make this happen. In doing so, we're actively accelerating the energy transition — for households, for our partners, and for the planet.

We've recently secured €500 million in funding commitments to green 25,000 households over the next two years. Prior to that, we raised a Pre-Seed round backed by several renowned VCs — and we've been growing rapidly ever since.

As
Finance Lead (m/f/d)
you will not only build up the department – you will also help us shape the financial infrastructure for the green transformation.

Tasks

General

• You will have overall strategic and operational responsibility for the finance department, which includes accounting, controlling, financing and tax, serving as the primary contact for all economic and tax-related matters.
• Development and implementation of Controlling / Finance processes, tools and procedures to ensure fast, high quality reporting, budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis
• Building, structuring, and leading a scalable finance team
• You are responsible to design and implement new things from scratch and not to optimize the last 5%. You take ownership to make things happen

FP&A

• You will conceptualize and coordinate the preparation of the annual budget, mid-year forecasts and Cash Flow forecast
• Track, analyze and report Plan / Actual variances. Keep an eye on us achieving our revenue and profitability goals within agreed spendings
• Monitor cash flow to ensure liquidity, optimize working capital, and support financing needs with suitable instruments.

Accounting

• You and your team manage all organizational and operational accounting tasks, including preparatory activities. While core bookkeeping lies with the external tax office, you oversee the process and ensure smooth collaboration.
• Monthly & Annual Financial Statements: You are responsible for timely, accurate HGB-compliant statements, coordinating and reviewing annual statements with the tax office.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of professional experience
  in finance, ideally in start-ups, scale-ups or fintechs, with proven expertise in building and leading finance teams as well as in the strategic development of finance departments
• In-depth knowledge of financial management
  , cash flow management, cost structures, and the structuring and execution of credit processes for corporate financing – particularly in working capital and growth financing for fast-growing companies
• Strong expertise in lending
  , ideally across both B2B and B2C environments, as well as in implementing complex financing products such as installment models, asset-backed securities, factoring, and BNPL
• Solid knowledge of German accounting (HGB)
  and tax law, with a strong command of relevant regulations and standards.
• Strong knowledge of digital finance tools
  (e.g., DATEV, Spend, Treasury / Liquidity, Billing, FP&A) and a willingness to adopt new digital solutions.
• Proven responsibility for managing large financial volumes
  (ranging from hundreds of millions to billions)
• You are a hands-on person
  , who likes to get operationally involved while keeping an eye on the strategic master plan at the same time
• Experience in structuring, sourcing, and refinancing debt capital
  as well as in working with capital market instruments are a plus

What we offer

• The opportunity to
  help shape one of the most central areas
  of a fast-growing Climate FinTech from the ground up.
• Work side-by-side with our experienced founders
  — Marius (3x founder) and Jakob (2x founder). It's the perfect launchpad if you're thinking about starting your own venture.
• Guaranteed impact:
  Every deal your team closes contributes directly to the energy transition and saves at least dozens of tons of CO₂ emissions.
• 27 days of paid vacation
  and unlimited time off for climate activism and demonstrations.
• Keep learning
  — continuously explore the latest climate tech developments, from cutting-edge energy storage solutions to innovative recycling methods or heat recovery from wastewater.
• No progress without mistakes.
  We encourage you to try things out, take ownership, and get hands-on insights across all areas of the startup.
• By day, we're driving the green transformation
  — but we make sure to have fun along the way. We're a close-knit, dynamic team that enjoys regular events and post-work "Bees & Beers" hangouts.

What matters to us:

Sustainability is at the core of everything we do – not only in our product but also in our decisions, processes, and how we work together.

We believe in the power of diverse perspectives. We explicitly encourage people from all backgrounds, experiences, and walks of life to apply.

If you're excited to build something meaningful that creates long-term impact, we'd truly love to hear from you.