Finance Manager, Germany

Finance Manager, Germany Location : Based in the Berlin office for a minimum of 3 days per week. Full time Role. Languages : Fluent in German, and excellent english Background to Aukera Aukera is a leading pan-European renewable energy developer and Independent Power Producer (IPP), dedicated to accelerating the energy transition across the continent. Headquartered in Belgium, we have offices in Brussels, Bucharest, London, Edinburgh, Rome, Berlin, Madrid and Seville. Aukera manage a diversified pipeline of over 15 GW in onshore wind, solar, and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects. We pride ourselves on our values and our collaborative, supportive working environment. Our team is friendly, caring, highly professional, and deeply committed to making a real impact on the planet. As a rapidly growing company, we seek high performers from all backgrounds who are self-motivated, take ownership, and are passionate about driving improvements. We value diversity and are proud to have an international team representing 14 nationalities, with approx. 30% female employees. At Aukera, mutual respect and effective collaboration are at the heart of everything we do. The Role We’re looking for a dynamic Finance Manager to join our team in Berlin. This could be the perfect stepping stone for someone looking to advance their career in a generalist finance role. Reporting to the CFO in London and business partnering with the investment, construction and development teams in Germany, as well as working alongside the central finance team in the UK, the Finance Manager will be responsible for taking ownership of the German finance function, maintaining, improving and further developing finance accounting and reporting processes. If you enjoy working in an international team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and possess strong interpersonal skills, personal drive and high levels of commitment, then then this will prove to be a very exciting opportunity to work for a company that is going from strength to strength within the renewable energy market. This role will act as the end‑to‑end finance lead for Germany, owning all local finance activities from entity set‑up through reporting, compliance, cash management, Debt compliance and internal reporting, and project support. The key responsibilities are highlighted below, however the role is expected to evolve with the advancement of the advancement of the project pipeline through development, construction and operations. There is considerable variety and scope for development in the role. Key Responsibilities Finance Operations in Germany Overall responsibility for management and statutory financial accounting and reporting for all operating entities / SPVs in the managed Group to ensure accurate and complete financial information. Managing all day-to-day accounting operations - Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General Ledger management, balance sheet control, and reconciliations Preparation of monthly management reports for all entities in Germany and working closely with UK finance to resolve queries on time. Responsible for accounts receivable and accounts payable as well as payment management Ensure the timely and qualitative disclosure of our tax reports and annual accounts and liaise with external accountants where applicable. Management of VAT returns and work together with the external accountant to apply for VAT refunds. End‑to‑end ownership of the finance aspects of all German legal entities and SPVs. Oversight of statutory compliance, corporate filings, and local finance governance. Acting as primary finance contact for notaries, auditors, tax advisors, and regulators. Ensuring group policies are implemented locally and escalations are flagged early Full ownership of monthly close for Germany, including quality, timing, and reconciliation integrity. Responsibility for audit‑ready financials at all times. First‑line ownership of differences between German GAAP and IFRS, and responsibility for the maintenance of GAAP adjustments in the finance system, with resolution proposed to Group Finance. Treasury management across all German bank accounts, ensuring strong payment controls are adhered to. And providing cash forecasting. Interfacing with the central teams regarding cash forecasting and financing structures as well as maintaining and reconciling inter-group balances Supporting Aukera Projects in Germany Assist the project teams in gathering information and populating the monthly project budgets. Responsible for all project costs OPEX and CAPEX, and for reconciliation of costs spend per project. Providing comparison to the budget and commentary to explain variances. Work with the development team to ensure that capital expenditure is controlled, and risks are identified early. Qualifications and Experience Accounting experience using IFRS and German GAAP Excellent verbal and written English Advanced Excel skills associated with large volumes of data, data management, and reporting. Experience and knowledge of all financial reporting requirements in Germany. IFRS accounting experience and implementation of IFRS16 and IFRS15 (not essential). Experience working at a renewable energy company, with an understanding of the technical accounting that comes with this. Experience operating as the primary or sole finance lead for a country, business unit, or portfolio. Comfortable working with ambiguity and building processes from scratch Business and Personal Skills A pro-active self-starter, with an ability to manage key stakeholders and build strong relationships in Germany and across our international teams. Strong written and verbal communication skills in German and English. Ability to work professionally and accurately under pressure with challenging regular deadlines and deliverables. Prioritising tasks effectively and ensuring accuracy should be second nature. Flexibility to adapt to a changing environment, proven problem-solving capabilities and decision-making skills Employee Benefits 30 days Annual leave plus public holidays Department Finance Locations Berlin Office Remote status Hybrid Employment type Full-time