* Strategic Financial Planning & Management:
o Developing budgets and forecasts in close collaboration with the management team (including liquidity planning, sales channel evaluation, and cost forecasting)
o Developing and analysing key KPIs related to revenue, cash flow, and profitability to provide solid support for business decisions
o Supporting ad-hoc evaluations related to ongoing seasonal procurement, delivery, and sales activities
* Managing Day-to-Day Financial Operations:
o Ensuring the smooth execution of all financial planning and accounting processes
o Leading the finance and controlling team
o Responsible for preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
o Optimizing existing financial processes, including the implementation of new tools and systems for automation
o Acting as a key advisor for external partners such as banks, tax consultants, etc.
* Investor Relations:
o Preparing monthly investor reports
o Supporting and preparing fundraising processes in collaboration with the management team
o Strategic advising to the management team on evaluating financing options and key financial metrics
Your core skills
* At least 3 years of management experience in finance, ideally in a start-up environment - experience in the e-commerce or fashion industry is a plus
* A degree or equivalent qualification in finance or business administration
* First experience in fundraising or in the realisation of investment rounds
* A hands-on mentality and the ability to drive projects to successful completion
* Good knowledge of accounting – experience with accounting software such as DATEV
* Strong planning and organizational skills
* Extensive data analysis skills
* Fluency in German and strong English skills, both written and spoken
* A constructive, solution-oriented approach to work
* Enjoyment of both independent work and teamwork
* An entrepreneurial environment that you can proactively help shape as well as valuable insights into the development of an omnichannel fashion brand
* Great opportunities for personal development and career advancement through direct collaboration with the management team
* An open, transparent company culture with flat hierarchies
* Creative freedom and exciting tasks with a high degree of personal responsibility
* Beautiful office space in Berlin-Charlottenburg
* A structured Feedback & Performance process
* Subsidized monthly ticket for public transport
* Great employee and family & friends discount on our whole collection
* Regular team events
* A paid volunteer day per year to support a local organization or initiative
IVY OAK is a Berlin-based advanced contemporary occasionwear brand founded by Caroline Gentz in 2016. The collections are defined by their signature handwriting, selections of high-quality fabrics and attention to detail. The brand’s true mission is to disrupt the fashion industry, working towards more conscious choices, creating a meaningful long-lasting wardrobe for today’s community and the generations to come.
The brand encompasses more than just fashion and acquires a need for responsible practices, transparent communication and above all to strive for change. IVY OAK accepts, deforms, relearns, and transforms with a view to the world, life and the challenges of our society.
IVY OAK is one of Europe's renowned fashion labels and is represented beyond the borders of Europe with its own online store and through various retail partners. #J-18808-Ljbffr