Senior Finance Business Partner (m/w/d)

Hamburg

Full-time

Permanent employee

About us

Hanseatic Energy Hub is a future-flexible terminal for liquefied gases at the industrial site of Stade. The independent hub secures and diversifies Germany's import demand for affordable energy. In a first expansion stage, an emission-free LNG terminal is to be put into operation from 2029, the infrastructure of which is also approved for bio-LNG and synthetic natural gas (SNG). With the ramp-up of new climate-neutral energy sources, the hub will then also be available for the import of hydrogen-based energy sources.

Area of responsibility

Establishment and further development of the finance structures for the emerging LNG terminal
Design and optimization of the interface between accounting and controlling
Definition of clear processes for the transfer of financial data between accounting and controlling
Development of a reliable reporting and KPI structure for terminal control
Management and further development of the finance organization, including future team and process architecture
Collaborate with management and operations to make financial assessments of terminal consumption, key performance indicators and operating costs
Support in matters of liquidity planning and terminal financing
Technical and disciplinary management of a small controlling team and its successive expansion during the growth phase
Ensuring correct, audit-proof accounting (HGB; IFRS is beneficial)
Creation and review of terminal-related booking logics, consumption and billing processes
Implementation of regular coordination between accounting and controlling
Responsible preparation of monthly and annual financial statements
Active coordination of budget planning, forecasting and cost control
Close cooperation with operational terminal areas (e.g. operations, engineering) on consumption data and its financial mapping.

You would be a perfect fit if you bring

Degree in finance, controlling, accounting or comparable
Several years of professional experience in finance roles, ideally with a background in the port and terminal environment
Very good knowledge of accounting and controlling as well as in the design of efficient interface processes
Experience in building or scaling finance structures in a growing environment is an advantage
Confident handling of ERP systems, modern reporting tools and classic MS Office products
Analytical strength, high level of process understanding and confident handling of operational key figures
Leadership experience or clear leadership ambition, combined with a structured, reliable way of working
Strong communication skills (in German and English) with the ability to translate finance topics in an understandable way for different stakeholders

What we offer

Flexible working hours and models support a good work-life balance

Remote Work / Home Office options are possible

Accident insurance also for the private sector

Pension provision through regulated employer contribution to personal pension provision

Job ticket for a relaxed arrival and departure is subsidized

Hrmony worth € 50.00/month with attractive voucher partners