Controller (m/f/d)

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We are looking for a Controller or Finance Manager (m/f/d) to join our Finance and Controlling team in Frankfurt am Main (DE) as soon as possible.

For over 35 years, Climate Alliance member municipalities have been acting in partnership with indigenous rainforest peoples for the benefit of the global climate. With some 2,000 members spread across more than 25 countries, Climate Alliance is Europe’s largest city network dedicated to comprehensive and equitable climate action. Recognising the impact our lifestyles can have on the world’s most vulnerable people and places, Climate Alliance pairs local action with global responsibility.

What to expect:

  • Advising and supporting management (registered association and limited liability company) on business management issues
  • Preparing the accountability report for the executive board/general assembly
  • Financial management of third-party funded projects and support in budget preparation as part of project acquisition
  • Independent monitoring and preparation of annual financial statements
  • Contact person for auditing
  • Liquidity planning and control
  • Further development and maintenance of existing controlling instruments
  • Preparation of budget planning, various reports, implementation of target/actual comparisons

What we’re looking for:

  • Completed commercial training with additional qualification in controlling or a degree in business administration, each with relevant professional experience
  • Business fluent written and spoken German and English, French skills are an advantage
  • Good PC skills (MS Office, especially Excel), knowledge of DATEV desirable
  • Analytical thinking and a high affinity for numbers
  • Organisational skills and structured approach

What we offer: 

  • The opportunity to work with a highly motivated, friendly and international team on one of the most pressing challenges of our time.
  • Comprehensive insights into municipal climate action work in an international environment.
  • Independent and autonomous work
  • Flat hierarchies, short decision-making processes and many opportunities to contribute your own commitment
  • Flexible working within core working hours, home office possible by arrangement
  • Full-time (38.5 hours per week) with 30 days of holiday per year
  • Free Germany ticket (JobTicket Deutschland), company bicycle, company pension scheme, benefit card

Have we sparked your interest?

Then we look forward to getting to know you soon. Please send your complete application documents (cover letter, CV and references in a single PDF file no larger than 5 MB) to bewerbung@klimabuendnis.org, stating your earliest possible start date.

 

Please feel free to send your documents without specifying your marital status or including a photo – this makes it easier for us to ensure a fair application process.

 

We review applications on an ongoing basis and will fill the position as soon as we have found a suitable candidate.

 

We look forward to receiving your application!

 

Have questions about the job? Get in touch!

Natalie Spohn

T. +49 69 717 139 -52
E. n.spohn@climatealliance.org