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Software Engineering Manager – SmartEnergy Enterprise SaaS company Utrecht, Netherlands

Maryam Salman · July 19, 2021 ·

About the job

Established in 2012 with offices in The Netherlands and the USA, the company provides a SaaS-based platform for enterprise company energy data management and this opportunity is for a Software Engineering Manager to join the Utrecht based team.

Responsibilities:

Collaborate with the leadership team to drive short and long-term goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures.
Measure and track performances in all technical key functions of the company.
Manage technical resources across the product cycle.
Understand and drive the product development process, including resource planning, release management, documentation and scaling principles.
Develop customised technical solutions for key customers, including ensuring successful
project delivery.

Desired experience and qualifications:

Software Development background and Python + JAVA experience.
Knowledge in electrical engineering, energy management systems.
Solution experience (combined hardware and software) in Enterprise
Good understanding of market direction and product development strategy.
Good understanding of standardisation, system architectures and middleware.
Technical management experience including budgeting, planning, KPI reporting.
Strong leadership and team management, performance reviews & talent gaps.
Execution experience working within a company that has grown at a rapid scale.
Strong strategic agility but willing and able to delve into the operational (hands-on).
Strong team player with the highest integrity and ethical values, and open-minded,
Goal-oriented – measuring success both quantitatively and qualitatively.
Structured, strong communication skills and solution-oriented in multiple cultures.
Degree in Engineering

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Venture Capital Fund Office Manager / Executive Assistant based in London

Maryam Salman · July 19, 2021 ·

Exceptional opportunity for an experienced Executive Assistant to join a globally recognised Venture Capital fund based in London that invests in outstanding digital and technology entrepreneurs worldwide. The fund operates in early and growth-stage ventures, focusing on global internet and technology companies. The fund maintains offices in Zurich, London and Berlin.

Responsibilities:

● You support our senior investment team with the execution of administrative and organizational tasks.

● You handle complex calendars and schedules on an ongoing basis and prioritize commitments to guarantee efficiency and productivity.

● You are responsible for scheduling appointments with both internal and external parties.

● You plan and book international business trips, handle visa processes and help with the reimbursement process for travel expenses.

● You are the face of the firm in London: you organize events for our tech & investment community, you greet our office guests and connect them to the appropriate host.

● You closely work with our Team Executive Assistants based in London, Berlin and Zürich.

Expectations:

● At least 3 years professional working experience as personal assistant, team assistant or executive assistant in an international and dynamic environment

● Senior level exposure and great communicator – you have experience working with executive leaders

● You are diligent, reliable, and always ready – you pride yourself on being one step ahead

● Great at multitasking and prioritising – you’re a pro at managing all the spinning plates in a fast-paced environment

● Positive, outgoing, and a strong team player – no job is too big/small and you enjoy taking on and learning new things

● You are fluent in English, any additional languages would be a plus

If you are potentially open to explore this exceptional opportunity further, we have detailed job description and more about the fund, including a link to their website to send you to review.

Exceptional opportunity for an experienced Executive Assistant / Office Manager to join a Munich based Venture Capital fund that supports start-up entrepreneurs on their way to building global companies.

The opportunity and your area of responsibility will focus on the following activities:

● Participation in the organization of work (project management, internal and external meetings).

● Office management, combined with secretarial and reception tasks.

● Support in recruiting new employees.

● Accompanying partners in communication with entrepreneurs and investors.

● Organization of marketing and other events.

● Compilation of acquisition and project documents. We are searching for a professional, friendly, hands on and self-confident professional. In particular, we also value a structured way of working and a talent for organization.

Required experience:

● Several years of professional experience in a comparable position.

● Very good active knowledge of English, both spoken and written.

● Confident use of office software (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

In addition to a varied job and a good compensation package, we offer you the opportunity to help shape your future workplace yourself and to grow personally with the company.

If you are potentially open to explore this exceptional opportunity further, we have detailed job description and more about the fund, including a link to their website to send you to review.

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Senior Business Support Consultant Smart Energy Enterprise SaaS company based in Netherlands

Maryam Salman · July 14, 2021 ·

Established in 2012 with offices in Amsterdam in the Netherlands and Houston USA, the company provides a SaaS-based platform for enterprise company energy data management and this opportunity is for a Senior Business Support Consultant to join the Houston team.

Profile:

We’re searching for a professional with an enterprise software background. This might have been in a project management role or a role in pre-sales. You’re used to being customer facing and understand how to communicate effectively with both the operational teams as well as senior management. You understand the dynamics of the utility industry.
You know how to be an interface between the customers and the internal tech team. You have a passion for cutting-edge solutions, know how to give demo’s effectively and you’re not afraid to pick up some SQL and Python. We are a rapidly growing company who’s culture is defined by ‘walking the extra mile’ and the right candidate can quickly define her/his own growth path.

Ideal career experience:

3+ years career experience in the Energy & Utility industry.

Either experience as a pre-sales professional for a SaaS solution or experience in a role as a project manager having implemented (or configured) SaaS solutions qualifies as well as a professional in a technical/commercial role as a hands-on business consultant.

Ideal experience in data integration, development and/or implementation of enterprise cloud solutions.

Understanding of enterprise architecture and enterprise application integration. Understanding of solution design patterns.

Knowledge of SaaS solutions, SQL and Google Cloud Platform is a big plus, as is experience with time series analytics and basic understanding of Python.

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Finance Manager – Global Venture Capital Fund Berlin, Germany

Maryam Salman · July 13, 2021 ·

Exceptional opportunity to join a globally recognised Venture Capital fund that invests in outstanding digital and technology entrepreneurs worldwide. The fund operates in early and growth-stage ventures, focusing on internet and technology companies that can quickly achieve global scale. The fund maintains offices in Berlin, Zurich, London and the Finance Manager/Fund Controller can be based in each of these cities depending on preference.

Your Role:

As Finance Manager/Fund Controller, you will be an integral part of the fund’s finance team working on a variety of finance tasks with a focus on valuation, fund controlling and fund administration, reporting directly to the fund’s CFO. Your responsibilities will include:

• Support the preparation of quarterly fund reporting.

• Help coordinate and review the work performed by the funds’ administrator/accountants.

• Prepare and update valuation memos for the fund’s investments, based on the review and analysis of company’s financial information as well as discussions with investment team members.

• Liaise with the administrator on payments, monitor and reconcile cash flows.

• Assist the legal team in the processing of transactions and related documentation and efficient processing of capital calls.

• Support preparation of financial reporting in IFRS and local GAAP.

• Help with the financial administration of various group entities.

• Managing annual tax reporting in relevant countries.

• Work cross-function with colleagues from the investment team, IR, finance, legal, and operations teams and with external service providers such as the funds’ administrator, tax accountants, lawyers, and auditors.

• Participate in firm-wide initiatives and/or projects that will increase operational efficiency, i.e. improve existing internal processes, introduce new software tools or ways of collaboration.

Your profile:

• You have at least 3-5 years of relevant controlling/accounting experience at a fund administrator, a fund service provider, a big-4 audit firm (in valuation, transaction advisory or other relevant business line; audit division only if the candidate was focusing on PE/VC funds), a venture capital firm, or an investment bank.

• You have a degree in business administration or a related field with a focus on finance/accounting /controlling.

• Ideally you have international accounting experience and ideally working knowledge of international tax.

• You are familiar with valuation approaches of portfolio companies.

• Fluent in English, German language is a plus.

• Excellent analytical skills, structured way of thinking and hands-on work attitude.

• Collaborative work attitude – a team-player with high standards of professional and ethical conduct, yet able to work independently.

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Chief Operating Officer Enterprise SaaS Platform Company based in Munich, Germany

Maryam Salman · July 13, 2021 ·

Exceptional COO opportunity for an established enterprise SaaS platform company based in Munich. The company is very well funded (VC) and currently employs 60 FTE with ambitious growth plans and offices across Europe and the USA. This leading and award-winning software platform partners with global brands in the FMCG, Media, Automotive and Insurance space is headquartered in Munich where this COO role is to be based, working closely with the founder and CEO.

The brief:

You will be responsible for the efficiency of the business and part of the core management team, reporting to the board. You will maintain control of diverse business operations including product development, delivery, operations and support so we expect you to be an experienced and efficient leader within these areas.

Experience designing processes from an operational perspective, including product and engineering would be a distinct advantage.

COO Responsibilities include:

> Oversee the design and implementation of the product technology strategy

architecture and the selection of technologies

> Create efficient processes for and operate the business delivery management (customer onboarding, customer support).

> Implement end-to-end processes for our efficient and highly scalable SaaS business.

> Establish and manage HR processes across our locations in Germany, India, UK and USA.

> Manage the Business Operations including Controlling & Reporting (Processes, & KPIs), Prioritization of organizational requirements, Capacity & Capability Management & Scheduling, alignment of company goals with individual goals incl. skill-enhancements plans.

> Evaluate performance by analysing and interpreting data and metrics.

> Participate in expansion activities (investments, acquisitions, alliances etc).

> Manage relationships with partners/customers.

> Establish technology partnerships.

Requirements

> Minimum three year’s career experience as a proven hands-on COO in an Enterprise SaaS company.

> In depth understanding of core business functions: Technical Product Management, Product Development, Onboarding, Delivery, Technical Operations, Controlling, Human Resources.

> Experience in managing budgets and business-planning.

> Exceptional communication skills, specifically at Board level and with customers.

> Fluent in German and English language.

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