Controller investments

Werkgever:
InnoEnergy
Regio:
Eindhoven
 
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Controller Investments

Controller Investments

Location:

Eindhoven office

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About EIT InnoEnergy

EIT InnoEnergy operates at the centre of the energy transition and is the leading innovation engine in sustainable energy, bringing the technology and skills required to accelerate the green deal, progress towards Europes decarbonisation goal, and improve energy security.

Ranked as Europes top impact investor in cleantech in 2022, named in 2023 as a top 10 active deeptech investor by Sifted, and recognised globally as the most active sustainable energy investor, EIT InnoEnergy backs innovations across a range of areas. These include energy storage, transport and mobility, renewables and sustainable buildings and cities leveraging its trusted ecosystem of 1200+ partners and 29 shareholders.

The 180+ portfolio companies are on track to generate 73 billion in revenue and save 1.1G tons of CO2e annually by 2030. Collectively, these companies have raised 8 billion in investment to date.

EIT InnoEnergy is the driving force behind three strategic European initiatives which include the European Battery Alliance (EBA), the European Green Hydrogen Acceleration Centre (EGHAC) and the European Solar Photovoltaic Industry Alliance.

EIT InnoEnergy was established in 2010 and is supported by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), an independent EU body set up in 2008 to drive innovation and entrepreneurship across Europe. Since its inception, EIT InnoEnergy has screened more than 7,000 start-ups, launched more than 300 products to market and overseen its portfolio companies filing 290+ patents. Today, EIT InnoEnergy has a 200+ strong team with offices across Europe and in Boston, US.

The Role

Today EIT InnoEnergy has one of the largest climate tech investment portfolios worldwide with more than 180 investee companies. We are looking for an energetic and strong Controller Investments who wants to join EIT InnoEnergy in their exciting, challenging journey to become the leading engine for innovation and entrepreneurship in sustainable energy. EIT InnoEnergy will offer you a thriving environment with a very diverse set of challenges and opportunities. Because of the high growth of the Company, there is a strong focus of this role on enhanced collaboration and improvement.

The main responsibility of the Controller Investments is to support and manage the valuation and reporting process of our investment portfolio. In this role, the Controller Investments needs to interact with multiple stakeholders including the local Finance teams, the local Investment and Innovation Management teams and the company Portfolio Management team. In addition, the Controller Investments assists in periodic close and reporting processes.

As the Controller Investments you will report to the Financial Controller and liaise with other finance colleagues in 7 regions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Cooperate with local Finance and Innovation teams to ensure accurate and complete monthly reporting.
  • Assist in the periodical review of our investment portfolio to ensure completeness and accuracy of financial reporting information.
  • Assist the quarterly investment valuation process, which includes preparation of internal valuations and supporting valuation processes performed by third parties.
  • Preparation of the monthly cash flow forecast.
  • Monthly review and reconciliation of the grant cycle and assess impact on our investment portfolio.
  • Assist in the monthly financial closing process and preparation of quarterly and year-end financial statements.
  • Assist with annual statutory audit and other audits.
  • Support the ongoing improvement of information flow, system functionality, and reporting capabilities.
  • General admin and other ad hoc tasks belonging in a finance department.

    • The Person

    You are an eager, accurate and hands-on finance professional with a solid technical accounting background. You enjoy working in an international and diverse setting and drive continuous improvement. You are self-starting and can organize your workload independently. You have a stable person, critical mindset, and a go to person within the company for investment related topics and questions.

    Required Skills and Experience

  • Bachelor or Masters degree in Finance or Business Administration.
  • Chartered Financial Analyst, certified accountant, or similar qualification (or in course) is a plus.
  • 3-6 years of relevant experience in financial accounting / controlling, preferably in an investment setting.
  • Good understanding of IFRS and Dutch GAAP. Relevant technical knowledge of and experience with financial instrument valuations is a plus.
  • Good understanding of the energy and climate tech markets.
  • High attention to detail and a critical mindset.
  • A self-starter who is persistent and can solve issues with minimal guidance.
  • Being able to communicate with employees of all levels within the organization in an international environment.
  • Being able to handle periods of high volume and short deadlines.
  • Eager to learn and to grow within the organization.
  • Good knowledge of the English language, both verbally and written
  • Good working knowledge of Excel

    • This position is based in EIT InnoEnergys office in Eindhoven. An EU work permit is required. Within InnoEnergy we have embraced hybrid working (50-50).

    Our offer

  • Working at the forefront of changing our world into a sustainable world.
  • An exciting and energizing environment.
  • A competitive remuneration package Salary/ Bonus/ Pension & leave scheme/ flexible work environment.
  • Room for personal development.

    • For more information about this exciting opportunity, you can contact Marco Verburgh (Talent Acquisition) via @, or Piet Boersma (Group Financial Controller)

    At EIT InnoEnergy we are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, colour, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our dedicated talents, start-ups, scale ups, external stakeholders and shareholders contribute to a unique ecosystem and different perspectives because of these diverse attributes.

    Our Mission:

    To build a sustainable, long-lasting operational framework amongst the three actors of the knowledge triangle in the energy sector: industry, research, and higher education, while ensuring that the integration of the three is more efficient and has a higher impact on innovation (talent, technology, companies) than the three standing alone.

    Our Vision:

    To become the leading engine for innovation and entrepreneurship in sustainable energy

    Our Values:

    Pan-European: We cover and capitalise the fascinating diversity of Europe .

    Integrative: We ceaselessly co-operate, integrate, synthesise, melt, and merge.

    Entrepreneurial: Its in EIT InnoEnergys DNA to be entrepreneurs for sustainability.

    Impact-oriented: Everything we do is directed to create the maximum impact.

    Excellence-driven: We thrive to be the best, work with and create the best impact.

    Visionary: We dare to be visionary, to think beyond boundaries, to scrutinise rules.

    Passionate: We are bursting to develop cutting-edge-solutions & optimum results.

    Sustainable: We are here to stay. We care and work for the energy-future of Europe.