Finance and Operations Manager, Europe

**What You’ll Do**

**Financial Management**:

- Generate sales invoices, ensuring accuracy and timeliness, liaising with the Sales team members as necessary.
- Manage revenue recognition efforts in accordance with accounting standards; experience with SaaS businesses a plus.
- Track customer orders and liaise with Sales as needed.
- Manage Accounts Receivable with diligence and consistency.
- Process all expense transactions (bills, etc.) in an organized manner, managing Accounts Payable in a consistent and timely fashion
- Manage travel expenses and corporate credit card transactions.
- Manage bank accounts and monitor cash.
- Finalize financial records to close monthly, quarterly, and year-end accounting periods.
- Collaborate with external accounting firm partners and tax professionals for tax returns, audits, and other regulatory matters.
- Administer and reconcile accounts with regard to appropriate tax policies; familiarity with VAT treatment in multiple countries is critical.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies, maintaining accurate financial records and documentation.

**Operations Management**:

- Management of our office space and facilities, maintaining a safe and productive work environment for employees.
- Oversee procurement processes, including sourcing office supplies and equipment.
- Support all stages of the recruiting process.
- On-board new employees, including managing all required documentation and payroll set-up.
- Liaise with payroll providers to ensure seamless payroll processing each month.
- Provide support for occasional in-office customer, investor and board meetings.

**Requirements**:

- Must have a Bachelor degree in finance, accounting, business administration or a related field.
- Must have a minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in finance and operations management roles, with a proven track record of success.
- Strong understanding of financial principles, budgeting, financial analysis, and financial reporting.
- Experience in managing operational functions such as employee onboarding, facilities management, and compliance.
- Extreme proficiency with financial software (preferably QuickbooksOnline) and systems, as well as Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
- General understanding of GAAP and sales tax filing.
- Proficiency in English (written and spoken).

**Other Required Attributes**
- Unquestionable integrity, discretion managing sensitive information, maintains a professional demeanor, and strives to treat others with dignity and respect.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Highly organized and attentive to detail in verifying data and records.
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, capable of identifying trends, patterns, and areas for improvement.
- Solid problem solving and ability to provide solutions when issues or deficiencies are identified.
- Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, manage competing priorities effectively, and adapt to changing circumstances.
- Develop effective workflows with a desire to improve processes and leverage technology to increase efficiency.
- Willingness to take on added responsibilities as company needs arise.
- Reliable self-starter, self-motivated with high drive for productivity and efficiency.

**Benefits**
- Attractive compensation
- Stock option plan
- Fast paced and dynamic start up environment
- Access to great facilities at the Luxembourg House of Startups

**Location** Luxembourg

**Start Date I**mmediate

**Employment Type** Permanent