Junior Finance Manager (All Genders)

WE ARE LOOKING FOR YOU

Are you passionate about numbers and eager to jumpstart your career in finance? As our Junior Finance Manager, you will be supporting our Finance Team in driving financial excellence and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial operations. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your skills in a dynamic and innovative environment, working alongside a team dedicated to achieving great results.

Be a part of #teamahead and help us continue to revolutionize the snack industry with your financial expertise!

OUR MISSION

At ahead, we reinvent the world of indulgence food and snacks, because the great-tasting foods we crave for shouldn’t just taste great, but also be good for you and the people you love. We use food technology to replace refined sugar and empty carbs with fiber, healthy fats and some sweet magic, so you can go ahead and enjoy some everyday indulgence without compromising your health. We’re now looking for a talented and enthusiastic Junior Finance Manager to help us maintain financial accuracy and support our growth in the food industry. Join us to make a real impact and be a part of our innovative journey!

YOUR TASKS:

• Financial Analysis: You will analyze financial data to help the team make informed decisions. Your insights will be crucial in identifying potential improvements and optimizing our financial performance.
• Financial Modelling: You will prepare and analyze financial models for the team in order to steer the various channels towards the right targets in alignment with the company’s goals.
• Financial Accounting: You will manage financial records with a focus on analyzing financial statements, management accounts and sometimes treating accounting entries accurately, ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
• Data Management: You will handle large datasets in Excel, maintaining meticulous attention to detail and ensuring data integrity.
• Process Improvement: You will support the finance team in streamlining processes and improving financial operations, ensuring efficiency and scalability.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Education & Experience: A degree in Financial Accounting, Finance, or a related field with 2-3 years of experience in finance with a focus on financial analysis, forecasting, financial modelling, building business plans, etc.
• Analytical & Excel Skills: Proficiency in financial analysis and advanced skills in Excel for managing large datasets and performing complex data analysis.
• Attention to Detail & Comfort with Numbers: A natural ease around numbers and exceptional attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in all financial records and analyses.
• Understanding of IFRS: Solid knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) to ensure our financial practices are compliant and accurate.
• Language Skills: Fluent in English (German is a plus).
• Bonus: Prior e-commerce finance experience is advantageous.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US:

• You already know what we do. If that's not cool, we don't know what is. But if you need more convincing, we’ve got plenty of ahead snacks and drinks in the office. Oh, and we have a ping-pong table too.
• Everyone wants it, we have it: The best team. Young, dynamic, international, and ambitious. Nice events and after-work activities. Can you identify with that?
• By the way, we're a startup: If you're looking for a greenfield, creative freedom, and a steep learning curve, you're in the right place. We provide you with top resources for rapid knowledge growth.
• Great product: Our low-sugar snacks are simply delicious. Have you tried them yet?
• Cool benefits: Our office is located in the heart of Hamburg! We offer the possibility of home office (2 days a week) and many other perks like a MacBook, merch, snacks, and drinks included.
• Team offsites: Every year we organize cool offsites with the team, and we’re already planning our next adventure. Join us and experience unforgettable offsites with the team!

WANT TO JOIN US?

Cool! Let’s get started. Here’s what the application process looks like:

• Send us your resume and a few reasons why you want to be a part of ahead.
• We will get back to you as soon as possible to schedule an interview.
• After our initial meeting, you’ll work on a small case study to give you a sense of the tasks you’ll be handling.
• During the case presentation, you’ll meet the founders, Johannes and Philip, as well as our Finance team.
• If both sides are happy, you can start as soon as possible!

Just reach out to us for a chat.