Junior People and Finance Manager (m/w/d)

Permanent employee, Full-time · Berlin, Remote

Your mission

We are seeking a proactive and versatile Junior People and Finance Manager (full-time or working student) who will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our business, office, and people operations. The ideal candidate will take full ownership of their responsibilities and has the ability to comprehend, structure, and prioritize multiple tasks effectively. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to various aspects of our business and make a meaningful impact. You will closely collaborate with our People Manager and Finance Manager and have regular interactions with all business areas, including the founders. In the long-term the role gives you the opportunity to develop into different business areas.

The position includes but is not limited to the following roles and responsibilities:

People Experience:
- Initiate and assist in implementing and organizing employee wellbeing initiatives.
- Assist in organizing employee training programs, knowledge lunches, and other employee engagement initiatives.
- Be the first point of contact for employee requests and questions.
- Coordinate employee onboarding and offboarding activities, including paperwork, orientation, and exit interviews.
Organization and Office Management:
- Develop and implement company policies and procedures to enhance efficiency and productivity.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for vendors and other external stakeholders.
- Initiate and organize team events and yearly annual offsite
- Manage office inventory and supplies, and handle procurement as needed.
Finance & Accounting:
- Collaborate with the finance team to streamline processes and improve financial controlling; conduct simple analyses
- Maintain our KPI tracking and support in preparing regular investor reports
- Assist in bookkeeping: ensure all invoices are correct and stored in an orderly manner (virtually & physically), assist in preparing invoices for our customers
- Assist in payroll

The role will evolve and develop over time to meet your strengths, previous experiences, and future development goals as well as ecoLocked’s growth and development vision.

Your profile

A Bachelor’s degree or ‘Ausbildung’ in a related field.
Ideally, proven experience in office management, accounting, and/or human resources roles.
Fluent in English and German.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a customer-service mindset.
Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy, especially in handling financial data.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion when handling sensitive information.
Proactive attitude with a willingness to take initiative and adapt to changing priorities.
You are comfortable operating in a dynamic start-up environment with an evolving project scope
Most important: You are passionate about ecoLocked’s climate mission and cannot wait to contribute!

Details and Benefits

Duration: Permanent
Start date: April 1^st or later
Work location: Berlin
Fixed compensation: Competitive starting salary with regular reviews and development opportunities
Variable compensation: possible and to be discussed
Holidays: 30 days
Work environment:You will work in a fun, international, and impact-driven team of people who want to make a difference!
- Our regular office space is in Berlin Wedding and includes amenities such as unlimited snacks and drinks, comfortable desk setups, and modern meeting rooms.
- Regular team events provide the opportunity to mingle and contribute to the company culture.
- We have a flat hierarchy and enable our employees to lead and take responsibility. We also embrace constructive and open 360° feedback.
Other benefits: Berlin BVG ABC or Deutschland travel ticket, choice of own laptop (up to a limit), trainings & workshops

ecoLocked is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. If you feel that this position is a good fit, we are looking forward to receiving your CV along with a few lines on why you would like to work at ecoLocked!

Contact for all position-related questions: Miriam Straub, miriam@ecolocked.com

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About us

ecoLocked is a climate tech startup that focuses on carbon removal and innovations in the materials sector. We develop sustainable building materials based on biochar, a scalable carbon-negative material. Our goal is to enable the transition to a green construction sector and turn buildings into true carbon sinks – and ultimately enable a positive climate impact in the range of gigatons!

We strive for a nurturing, inclusive and motivating work environment where each team member is enabled to grow and can directly contribute to ecoLocked’s growth trajectory. Together, our vision is to grow a world class, leading climate tech company that delivers long-lasting positive climate impact for our society and planet!

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Thank you for your interest in ecoLocked GmbH. Please fill out the following short form. Should you have difficulties with the upload of your data, please send an email to miriam@ecoLocked.com.