Grants Controller in Hamburg bei Northvolt

We are looking for a Grants Controller to join us in our mission to build a greener future. You will play an important part, from the very start, in establishing the various building blocks needed to ramp up Cell production, in Europe and beyond. Ultimately, Northvolt aims to play an important role in the transformation to a carbon free society.

About the job

In this position you will be part of the finance team supporting our German expansion. In the role you will be responsible for the grant accounting and controlling. Some of the key duties include co-ordinating and leading the preparation of grants reporting, assessing the eligibility of costs, collecting information from the project managers and assisting with the cooperation with the external auditors/grant agencies.

Ultimately, you’ll help maintain our company’s financial health and compliance and make sure we use our resources beneficially. You will gain increasing experience as the company grows whilst utilising the best technology and develop processes for a lean mean finance reporting function.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Support project managers in completing cost statements, including review of claimed costs, supporting documentation, and eligibility of costs.

• Oversee project records and contracts to ensure terms are adhered to and maintains global and project-level schedule of reporting

• Maintain all relevant records on income and expenditure

• Liaise with project coordinators/lead organizations (if external) and ensure full understanding of reporting requirements

• Take ownership of the project accounting and provides information to the external audits and grant agencies

The person we are looking for is strongly goal oriented, future oriented, curious and eager to learn. Enjoy to work independently and drive issues to conclusion. Having a highly accurate and detail oriented work approach. Good communicator and working effectively in a team environment.

Northvolt is an equal opportunity employer. We're a diverse group of individuals, united by a common mission, who recognise that while our actions as individuals have a role to play in driving Northvolt towards its goals, we always seek to move forward as a team. We offer you an open and welcoming atmosphere where we win as a team – and fail as a team. Northvolt is growing fast and we are a strong believer in internal career development.

Apply with CV in english or your complete LinkedIn profile.

Full time employment, fixed salary.
Planned starting date is asap.

Skills & Requirements

We believe that you have:

• Degree in accounting, business or similar. Professional qualifications ACCA, ACA or similar are a merit

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Audit, Financial reporting or Financial control or similar

• Experience with working with grant agencies in Germany

• Fluency in English and German

Bonus points for:

• Experience of working with medium to large companies is preferred

Great Place to Work

World leading technique

Top specialists as team peers

International environment

Fast paced & entrepreneurial culture

Warrant program

Wellness grant