Finance Manager (f/m/d)

About us

As a young company based in Hamburg’s beautiful Speicherstadt, we are on a mission to transform the transportation and logistics industry. We provide our customers with an innovative data platform to measure and reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and are passionate about minimizing the industry’s environmental impact and shaping a sustainable future.


Since our founding in 2018, our team has grown continuously, and we have big plans ahead. Therefore, we are looking for motivated colleagues who want to change the world together with us. Be inspired and become part of our team!

Your mission

• Own and manage shipzero’s financial operations, from day-to-day tasks to strategic financial insights
• Prepare investor reports and detailed financial analyses to support strategic decision-making , and board discussions
• Collaborate closely with tax advisors and external partners to ensure compliance and smooth financial processes
• Prepare audit- ready monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements , ensuring transparency and accuracy for all stakeholders
• C ontinuously improve operational bookkeeping, including accounts payable , receivable , a nd customer invoicing , with a strong focus on automation
• Actively contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning
• Drive improvements in financial structures and processes to support shipzero’s growth journey

What we offer you

• #purpose - together we create a sustainable future
• #team - an innovative, international, and growing start-up environment, a friendly and open team atmosphere, and regular team events
• #personalgrowth - a challenging role, a supportive team, and the opportunity to learn, contribute and implement your ideas
• #flexibility - a hybrid work model with the option of remote work and a modern workplace in Hamburg's Speicherstadt

You are not sure you have all the skills we are looking for? Don't worry, we are looking for team members who convince us with their personality and are highly motivated. Equity, diversity and inclusion are values that are particularly important to us. We therefore very much welcome applications from people with different backgrounds and experiences and are proud to create an inclusive and diverse working environment.

We are looking forward to receiving your detailed application including your possible starting date and your salary expectations.

Your profile

• D egree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field
• 3+ years of p rofessional experience in finance, accounting, auditing, or a similar role ( B2B SaaS experience is a plus )
• Strong understanding of financial statements, bookkeeping principles, and basic tax regulations
• High sense of ownership with a structured, reliable, and hands-on approach
• Analytical mindset with the ability to translate numbers into actionable insights and recommendations
• Proficient in spreadsheets and financial tools; experience with accounting software is a plus
• Fluent in both German and English