Internship - Founders Associate - Finance / Operations

MicroHarvest is a fast-growing startup in Lisbon and Hamburg that is going to provide better, healthier, and tastier protein produced sustainably using the power of microorganisms. With that, MicroHarvest contributes a sustainable solution to the global challenge of feeding the world. Enjoy the extraordinary mix of a young, dynamic working environment and the professionalism of the team with decades of experience in biotechnology, business, and product development.

Are you excited to put your freshly gained Finance knowledge into practice? We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Finanace working student to join our team. This job provides a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in various Finance functions within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Tasks

• Supporting project execution and financing (debt / equity) in cooperation with our operations team
• Preparation of presentations and applications for competitions and grants
• Preparation of Investor Reporting's
• Direct collaboration with the founding team on different projects
• Identify opportunities for operational efficiency, collaborate on cost minimization

Requirements

• You are studying Business Administration, Economics or a comparable degree programme
• Ideally, you already have experience in in the areas of finance / venture capital / private equity or a fast-growing start-up
• You have a strong self-motivation (hands-on mentality), as well as a structured and independent way of working
• An ecological awareness and enthusiasm for sustainable products.
• Very good MS Office skills (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Office...)
• Good spoken and written English and German

At MicroHarvest, we value diversity and as such we do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual’s status in any group or class protected by applicable laws. MicroHarvest respectfully encourages people from all backgrounds and under-represented groups to apply for this position.