UP42 was founded in 2019 with a clear purpose: to transform how organizations order, access, and analyze Earth observation data. Our platform brings together the world’s leading geospatial providers, and offers a single touchpoint to access, manage, and process data at scale. From vegetation management and infrastructure monitoring to disaster response, UP42 helps organizations across industries find solutions to complex problems through Earth observation. Our expert support team and detailed documentation guide our users through every step. Since July 2025, UP42 has been a part of Neo Space Group.Which position are we looking for? We are looking forward to welcoming a Process Manager (Finance) (m/f/x) to our Finance Team to support UP42’s ambitious acceleration plans for the next few years. A key role in scaling a modern finance function. This additional role will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer and will balance financial oversight, strategic planning and process efficiency. While UP42 is a global organization that practices a flexible and healthy mix of remote work with working from our office next to the canal in Berlin Kreuzberg, our new colleague shares the beliefs and advantages of this mixed work culture and enjoys working with teams in our hub regularly. Please note that this role is based in Berlin. Applications for fully remote positions outside of Germany will not be considered at this time.What are the main responsibilities of the Process Manager (Finance)?1. Financial Process Optimization &amp; Automation<ul><li>In a close tandem with the Sr. Finance Manager and Sr. Accounting Manager, you take an active role in securing the proper finance processes for the company according to accounting standards, procedures and internal controls</li><li>You identify, evaluate, and implement process improvements to increase accuracy, transparency, and automation within the finance department and beyond</li><li>You design processes that grow with the business, reducing manual effort and dependencies</li></ul>2. Tools &amp; Systems Integration<ul><li>You integrate and align our existing tools into a cohesive finance tech stack (e.g. BambooHR, DATEV, Spendesk, HubSpot, Looker, Procurement tool, Revenue Recognition, Travel Expenses, etc.)</li><li>You act as a bridge between Finance, BI, HR, and other support functions, ensuring that tool setup matches process needs</li><li>You will be involved in special projects for global expansion and setting up aligned finance environments in other regions outside of Germany</li><li>You build and document scalable, end-to-end workflows for key finance activities: budgeting, forecasting, procurement, revenue recognition, HR planning, etc.</li></ul>3. Forecasting &amp; Budgeting<ul><li>You contribute to the forecasting process end-to-end incl. defining timelines &amp; workflows</li><li>You create structured templates and workflows to guide departments through their financial planning</li><li>You are the contributing to the headcount planning and forecasting process in a tandem with the HR department</li><li>You are the focal point for the Accountant for documentation as well as implement and drive the budgetary control of Opex and Capex</li></ul>4. Revenue Recognition &amp; Reporting<ul><li>You standardize the revenue recognition process, ensuring alignment across finance and commercial teams</li><li>You support the BI team in the data reporting automation (e.g. DATEV to Looker), ad-hoc Management Team requests and set-up of financial dashboards in liaison with the Business Intelligence lead</li></ul>What is needed to succeed in this role? Here is a summary of what we’re looking for: <ul><li>You have collected multiple years of experience in process management and project design with recent experience in a similar dimensional position, ideally, in the Tech startup scene in Europe. If you have inhouse consultancy experience, this should be another advantage. </li><li>Nice to hear: If you bring an educational background or certification in your area of expertise.</li><li>You are tech-savvy, with hands-on experience in finance tools (e.g. DATEV, Looker, Hubspot, BambooHR, or similar)</li><li>You are excited about automation and efficiency – and know how to evaluate and implement tools that drive both</li><li>You stand for a high level of integrity, applying the key company rules and processes</li><li>High proficiency with Google Suite or Excel, as well as highly numerate and computer literate skills come with your profile</li><li>You apply excellent team working and communication skills, and embody an ability to make finance important to non-finance people and to make complex issues understandable</li><li>You describe yourself as enthusiastic, organized and you like to work with objectives</li><li>Last but not least: Fluency in English and ideally also in German, both spoken and written, do belong to you as well.</li></ul>Let us tell you why UP42 is a good choice:<ul><li>Let’s disrupt the industry: You get the chance to shape the state-of-the-art geospatial processing platform and create a completely new planetary perspective</li><li>Let’s stay flexible: We practice a hybrid working model - you can choose when to work from the comfort of your home or join your colleagues in our modern office in the heart of Kreuzberg, or even from a global place of your choice up to 90 days per year</li><li>Let’s win as a team: We’re an inspiring international team working in a fun and productive environment</li><li>Let’s be fair: We offer a competitive salary package and other perks such as wellbeing initiatives, sponsored fitness subscriptions, free Coursera access from the first day on as well as an additional educational budget for your personal development and public transportation discount - just to name a few</li><li>Let’s enjoy the good side of life: Gather in regular team events as well as our global company parties twice a year</li><li>Let’s think outside of the box: There are challenges and enough space for creativity and taking ownership</li></ul>Does this sound like a good next step into your geospatial career? If so, we look forward to receiving your application in English.Our culture is one of belonging, where everyone feels welcome and where differences are celebrated. We seek to recruit the best talent regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background and/or belief—and strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply. We also value more than the skills and experiences outlined in this job description. Even if you think you only fill 60% of the requirements for this role - we would still like to consider your application.

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Process Manager (Finance) (m/f/x)

UP42 was founded in 2019 with a clear purpose: to transform how organizations order, access, and analyze Earth observation data. Our platform brings together the world’s leading geospatial providers, and offers a single touchpoint to access, manage, and process data at scale. From vegetation management and infrastructure monitoring to disaster response, UP42 helps organizations across industries find solutions to complex problems through Earth observation. Our expert support team and detailed documentation guide our users through every step. Since July 2025, UP42 has been a part of Neo Space Group.Which position are we looking for?&nbsp;We are looking forward to welcoming a Process Manager (Finance) (m/f/x) to our Finance Team to support UP42’s ambitious acceleration plans for the next few years. A key role in scaling a modern finance function. This additional role will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer and will balance financial oversight, strategic planning and process efficiency. While UP42 is a global organization that practices a flexible and healthy mix of remote work with working from our office next to the canal in Berlin Kreuzberg, our new colleague shares the beliefs and advantages of this mixed work culture and enjoys working with teams in our hub regularly.&nbsp;Please note that this role is based in Berlin. Applications for fully remote positions outside of Germany will not be considered at this time.What are the main responsibilities of the Process Manager (Finance)?1. Financial Process Optimization &amp; Automation<ul><li>In a close tandem with the Sr. Finance Manager and Sr. Accounting Manager, you take an active role in securing the proper finance processes for the company according to accounting standards, procedures and internal controls</li><li>You identify, evaluate, and implement process improvements to increase accuracy, transparency, and automation within the finance department and beyond</li><li>You design processes that grow with the business, reducing manual effort and dependencies</li></ul>2. Tools &amp; Systems Integration<ul><li>You integrate and align our existing tools into a cohesive finance tech stack (e.g. BambooHR, DATEV, Spendesk, HubSpot, Looker, Procurement tool, Revenue Recognition, Travel Expenses, etc.)</li><li>You act as a bridge between Finance, BI, HR, and other support functions, ensuring that tool setup matches process needs</li><li>You will be involved in special projects for global expansion and setting up aligned finance environments in other regions outside of Germany</li><li>You build and document scalable, end-to-end workflows for key finance activities: budgeting, forecasting, procurement, revenue recognition, HR planning, etc.</li></ul>3. Forecasting &amp; Budgeting<ul><li>You contribute to the forecasting process end-to-end incl. defining timelines &amp; workflows</li><li>You create structured templates and workflows to guide departments through their financial planning</li><li>You are the contributing to the headcount planning and forecasting process in a tandem with the HR department</li><li>You are the focal point for the Accountant for documentation as well as implement and drive the budgetary control of Opex and Capex</li></ul>4. Revenue Recognition &amp; Reporting<ul><li>You standardize the revenue recognition process, ensuring alignment across finance and commercial teams</li><li>You support the BI team in the data reporting automation (e.g. DATEV to Looker), ad-hoc Management Team requests and set-up of financial dashboards in liaison with the Business Intelligence lead</li></ul>What is needed to succeed in this role?&nbsp;Here is a summary of what we’re looking for:&nbsp;<ul><li>You have collected multiple years of experience in process management and project design with recent experience in a similar dimensional position, ideally, in the Tech startup scene in Europe. If you have inhouse consultancy experience, this should be another advantage. </li><li>Nice to hear: If you bring an educational background or certification in your area of expertise.</li><li>You are tech-savvy, with hands-on experience in finance tools (e.g. DATEV, Looker, Hubspot, BambooHR, or similar)</li><li>You are excited about automation and efficiency – and know how to evaluate and implement tools that drive both</li><li>You stand for a high level of integrity, applying the key company rules and processes</li><li>High proficiency with Google Suite or Excel, as well as highly numerate and computer literate skills come with your profile</li><li>You apply excellent team working and communication skills, and embody an ability to make finance important to non-finance people and to make complex issues understandable</li><li>You describe yourself as enthusiastic, organized and you like to work with objectives</li><li>Last but not least: Fluency in English and ideally also in German, both spoken and written, do belong to you as well.</li></ul>Let us tell you why UP42 is a good choice:<ul><li>Let’s disrupt the industry: You get the chance to shape the state-of-the-art geospatial processing platform and create a completely new planetary perspective</li><li>Let’s stay flexible: We practice a hybrid working model - you can choose when to work from the comfort of your home or join your colleagues in our modern office in the heart of Kreuzberg, or even from a global place of your choice up to 90 days per year</li><li>Let’s win as a team: We’re an inspiring international team working in a fun and productive environment</li><li>Let’s be fair: We offer a competitive salary package and other perks such as wellbeing initiatives, sponsored fitness subscriptions, free Coursera access from the first day on as well as an additional educational budget for your personal development and public transportation discount - just to name a few</li><li>Let’s enjoy the good side of life: Gather in regular team events as well as our global company parties twice a year</li><li>Let’s think outside of the box: There are challenges and enough space for creativity and taking ownership</li></ul>Does this sound like a good next step into your geospatial career? If so, we look forward to receiving your application in English.Our culture is one of belonging, where everyone feels welcome and where differences are celebrated. We seek to recruit the best talent regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background and/or belief—and strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply. We also value more than the skills and experiences outlined in this job description. Even if you think you only fill 60% of the requirements for this role - we would still like to consider your application.

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