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? 

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 & Automation

• 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

• You identify, evaluate, and implement process improvements to increase accuracy, transparency, and automation within the finance department and beyond

• You design processes that grow with the business, reducing manual effort and dependencies

2. Tools & Systems Integration

• 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.)

• You act as a bridge between Finance, BI, HR, and other support functions, ensuring that tool setup matches process needs

• You will be involved in special projects for global expansion and setting up aligned finance environments in other regions outside of Germany

• You build and document scalable, end-to-end workflows for key finance activities: budgeting, forecasting, procurement, revenue recognition, HR planning, etc.

3. Forecasting & Budgeting

• You contribute to the forecasting process end-to-end incl. defining timelines & workflows

• You create structured templates and workflows to guide departments through their financial planning

• You are the contributing to the headcount planning and forecasting process in a tandem with the HR department

• You are the focal point for the Accountant for documentation as well as implement and drive the budgetary control of Opex and Capex

4. Revenue Recognition & Reporting

• You standardize the revenue recognition process, ensuring alignment across finance and commercial teams

• 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