Finance Manager (f/m/d) At Common Goal

ABOUT COMMON GOAL

With more than three billion fans, football is the largest social phenomenon on the planet. No other sport has such reach, wealth and cultural significance. At Common Goal, we envision a world where football creates a more inclusive and equal society. Our mission is to mobilize the global football ecosystem to create access to more safe spaces for young people to play, learn, and thrive.

We engage with some of the biggest stakeholders and change makers in soccer (including top athletes, brands, clubs, confederations – from Megan Rapinoe, Naomi Girma, MLS franchises, to Jurgen Klopp and adidas to UEFA) to strengthen a network of over 200 community organizations across 100+ countries, via access to funding and specific thematic programs.

Bottom-up and inside-out, we place all our focus on strengthening local capacity to transform realities, embedding purpose at the heart of the football industry and using football as enabler to inspire a shift in mindset.

Come help us take it to the next level!

ABOUT THE ROLE

Join our team as a Finance Manager, specializing in accounting and financial reporting. In this role, you’ll support our international financial processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. Based in our vibrant Berlin office, you’ll report to the CFO and collaborate closely with colleagues in our Finance & People team to enhance our financial operations. We are looking for someone passionate about driving our financial operations to the next level. If you are eager to make a tangible impact and grow alongside a forward-thinking team, we’d be happy to receive your application.

YOUR TASKS

• Contribute to the creation of monthly and annual financial statements, support payroll accounting, and liaise with external tax advisors and auditors
• Handle daily accounting tasks, including banking and accounts receivable/payable
• Ensure smooth multi-currency payment processing across our German and UK based entities and assist cash flow management to optimize liquidity and financial resources
• Support our Fundraising and Impact Teams with necessary documents and reports for funding applications and financial reports
• Analyse financial data and provide insights to support strategic decision-making and business planning processes
• Contribute to constant improvement of all processes in our growing organisation and stay updated on accounting standards and regulations to ensure compliance

YOUR PROFILE

• Completed studies (Bachelor’s or Master’s) in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent vocational training (e.g., Industriekaufmann/-frau or certified accountant (IHK))
• Relevant experience through internships, working student positions, or up to two years of professional work in business administration with a focus on financial accounting
• Proficient in MS Office, especially in MS Excel, and familiar with financial payment systems (e.g. Wise, Starmoney) and accounting software (e.g., DATEV, Unternehmen Online)
• Detail-oriented, trustworthy, and reliable
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and multitask
• C1 in German with good English skills

OUR OFFER

• Enjoy flexible and hybrid working arrangements and an inspiring and centrally located office in Berlin
• 30 days annual leave and other great features to enable an optimal balance between work and personal life
• Help unite the global football community in tackling the greatest social challenges of our time and join a solutions-oriented and impact-driven team that is passionate about football for good
• Benefit from attractive perks for all employees such as visa & relocation support, monthly public transport passes, a gym allowance or home-office equipment
• Kick-start your career at Common Goal in Berlin with your own initial 2 year contract with the potential and goal of extension into a unlimited contract
• Last but not least, join an international squad of 18 nationalities, speaking more than 12 languages