(Junior) Finance Manager (gn) @ FoodLabs, Berlin

ABOUT US

FoodLabs is an early-stage venture capital fund and venture studio rooted in Europe, with a growing international presence. We partner with founders to turn scientific breakthroughs into industrially viable companies that contribute to a more resilient, secure, and healthy food system.

Founded in 2016, we have supported more than 90 early-stage ventures, investing across the full food value chain - from molecule to market. We combine early-stage capital with hands-on operational support across Product, People, and Commercial Growth.

We are looking for a Finance Manager to join our Core Team in Berlin Mitte - someone who wants to help shape our VC finance strategy and drive the continuous improvement of our internal finance processes.

YOUR TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• You collaborate closely with our external accountants, tax advisors, and service providers, managing the preparation and review of financial statements for various FoodLabs group entities - ensuring integrity, accuracy, and timelines at all times.

• You handle preparatory accounting, payment transactions, legal housekeeping, tax filings, and annual results for several group entities.

• You manage liquidity planning, day-to-day invoicing, and capital calls across our funds and affiliated companies - covering everything from office expenses to the completion of investment transactions.

• You support our external payroll provider and independently take ownership of special projects across a variety of topics.

• You actively drive the development and further professionalization of our finance and administration frameworks - bringing structure and scalability to our processes.

• You contribute to ESG and impact reporting initiatives, and support KYC and legal compliance processes across the portfolio.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

• You have successfully completed your apprenticeship or studies with a focus on Finance, Accounting or Taxation

• Ideally, you have proven yourself in a complex holding environment or an audit company, and have first relevant work experience in i.e. fund administration, auditing, taxation and general finance

• Specific knowledge in Venture Capital, Private Equity, Startups, or related fields would be beneficial

• Your work style is independent, structured, and accurate, which helps you to always stay on top of the game

• With your builder’s mindset, you are efficient, reliable, and adaptable to change when stressful deadlines such as our quarterly reporting close in on you

• You have a strong work ethic and your great analytical skills are paired with a hands-on mentality. You can always rely on your Excel acrobatics

• You are proficient in both German and English

• You are curious by nature and you thrive in a demanding, yet informal startup environment with rapidly growing businesses surrounding you

• No matter the field, you have proven yourself in the past and can clearly show why you will be successful in the future

• Familiarity with Legal/KYC processes or ESG & Impact reporting is a plus.

WHY JOIN

• Become part of the FoodLabs network with over 90 portfolio companies including a wide range of industries such as consumer, health, agtech, biotech, and many more. 

• Get exciting insights into the startup world, work closely together with our investment and company building a team, and meet our founders for a quick coffee chat in the office.

• You will work in our office in the heart of Berlin with a beautiful rooftop terrace, our fridge is always filled with cool after-work drinks