The Sovereign Tech Agency is looking for a Finance & Operations Associate

Your Tasks

• Work closely with the Finance & Operations Manager and the Commercial Managing Director
• Assist with project controlling
• Conduct market research, handle purchasing and procurement processes, and prepare procurement and approval documentation.
• Plan and book business travel, including preparation and processing of travel expense reports in line with the German Federal Travel Expenses Act (BRKG)
• Review invoices
• Create and maintain internal documentation of processes, manage operational software licenses, and administer our internal inventory
• General office administration
• Meeting minutes and documentation

Your Qualities

• Vocational training in business or public sector administration, or several years of equivalent professional experience
• At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in a similar position
• Substantial experience in managing public funds (public budgeting and procurement law); experience with EU projects is a plus
• Business fluent in German and English
• Our working language is English, so you must be able to communicate clearly and succinctly in English
• You’re a team player and enjoy collaborating with coworkers, active and open communication, and both giving and receiving feedback.
• You’re organized, self-directed, and proactive, working effectively with modern collaboration tools

The offer

• Based on experience and qualifications, the annual compensation for this role (at 40 hours per week) is 49,000 – 68,000 Euro aligned with the TVöD-Bund wage agreement for the public sector.
• Flexible and remote-friendly work arrangements from our office in Berlin-Mitte or in a hybrid model with the option for up to two days per week from home
• We have four in-person team meetings in or around Berlin per year; almost all meetings are scheduled during GMT +1 working hours.
• Employment under German law; work and residence must be in Germany
• 30 days of vacation (based on a 5-day work week)
• Support for your professional and personal development
• Initial two-year term with the goal of converting subsequently to an open-ended contract
• In our small, agile team, your perspective matters: we explicitly welcome you to contribute ideas and suggestions about how we can develop as an organization and to actively participate in shaping our future.

Find out more and apply here.