Finance Manager (f/m/d)

PHENOGY AG is a leading innovator of battery energy storage technologies and solutions for the green electrification of the planet. Our team members work on future-proof and sustainable battery systems that are powerful, safe, and robust – with circularity as a central principle. Our technology partner network spans leading battery research institutes. PHENOGY is an environmentally and socially conscious enterprise. We are committed to fostering prosperity for the people and our planet, ensuring sustainable growth – starting in the area of our greatest expertise and impact: energy storage solutions.

As part of the PHENOGY Group, PHENOGY Europe GmbH has established its German headquarters in Bremen.

We energize the future.

PHENOGY is seeking curious, entrepreneurial-minded energy pioneers to help shape our vision, systems, and growth; playing a key-role as we launch into our ambitious future. If you’re inspired by our mission, values, and drive to change how we energize the future — we’d love your application.

The Finance Manager (f/m/d) will play a central role in shaping the financial foundation of our fast‑growing scale‑up. As the company expands, this position will grow into a broader role with increasing strategic and operational responsibility. Working closely with the finance leadership at our Swiss headquarters, you will help establish a structured, reliable, and future‑proof financial environment that supports sustainable growth and sound decision‑making. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building systems, improving processes, and taking ownership in a dynamic, international setting.

Aufgaben

• Lead day‑to‑day Finance & Controlling operations and ensure fully HGB‑compliant bookkeeping, reporting, and documentation.
• Drive monthly, quarterly, and an in annual closing activities hands‑on, including budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis in cooperation with Swiss headquarter.
• Build and continuously improve controlling structures (KPIs, cost tracking, variance analysis) and ensure transparency for all stakeholders.
• Manage liquidity and cash flow in a very operational way, including banking coordination and short‑term financial planning.
• Coordinate audits, tax filings, and statutory requirements together with external partners and advisors.
• Support implementation and execution of the group's transfer pricing framework and ensure local compliance and coordinate intercompany transactions, reconciliations and reporting with sister companies and headquarters.
• Implement and strengthen internal controls, financial processes, and risk‑management routines suited for a fast‑growing scale‑up.
• Develop and maintain financial models and forecasts to support strategic and operational decisions.
• Build scalable finance processes, workflows, and tools — from invoice handling to reporting automation — and continuously improve efficiency as the organization grows.
• Coordinate contract-, insurance- and legal management together with external advisors.

Qualifikation

What you bring

• 5–7 years of professional experience in Finance, Controlling, FP&A, or a related commercial role.
• Proficient in HGB and IFRS accounting standards, including financial statement preparation
• Experience working in an international group structure with multiple legal entities
• Solid understanding of budgeting, liquidity planning, and financial reporting
• Ability to manage financial and administrative collaboration with external tax/accounting partners
• Structured, reliable working style with high ownership and accuracy
• Fluent in German and English

What else is helpful

• Experience in start-up/scale-up environments or building processes from scratch ‑up/scale‑up environments or building processes from scratch
• Financial modeling experience.
• Knowledge of energy, clean tech, or project‑driven businesses.
• Experience with ERP and finance systems, preferably MS Dynamics 365 Business Central

Benefits

Compensation & Security

• Competitive, market-aligned compensation (Swiss/DACH benchmarks)
• Possible equity or profit-participation components
• Swiss-standard social security, pension (BVG/2. Säule), and insurance coverage

Flexibility

• Hybrid or flexible working arrangements, where role allows
• Flat hierarchies and direct access to founders/leadership

International Exposure

• Cross-border collaboration across CH/DACH/US teams and customers
• Opportunity to work with industrial and grid-scale B2B clients on cutting-edge energy infrastructure

Culture

• Small, collaborative team where individual contributions are visible
• Modern office/location in the Lucerne area, with a founder-led, entrepreneurial culture