
Vulcan Energie Ressourcen · Karlsruhe
WIR SUCHEN DICH Vulcan Energie Ressourcen GmbH is an innovative, fast-growing company in the field of lithium extraction and renewable energies. With our lithi...
Vulcan Energie Ressourcen GmbH is an innovative, fast-growing company in the field of lithium extraction and renewable energies.
With our lithium plant, we are making a decisive contribution to the decarbonization of European industry and to securing a
sustainable supply of lithium in Europe.
Support our dedicated team in making our vision of a climate-neutral future a reality.
We are looking for you to join our growing team in Karlsruhe as a full-time (40 hours per week) as Head of People Excellence
(m/f/d).
delivery.
programs.
excellence.
efforts.
expertise across labor law, employee relations, co‑determination, and HR policies.
confidence, and a collaborative mindset.
at an operational level.
decision‑making.
solution‑oriented approach.
orientation.
life.
Interested? Just send us your resume using the application form and tell us why you would like to join Vulcan.
bunch is building the backbone of private markets. We are enabling next-gen fund operations with one integrated system that combines secure data infrastructure, AI-powered workflows and expert fund services. If you value ownership, growth through real responsibility, and working with a thoughtful, ambitious team, this role might be for you. We are looking for a Head of Finance to be the most senior finance hire at bunch as we rebuild our finance function from the ground up. bunch has just closed its Series B, is actively acquisitive, runs multiple entities across geographies and is building toward Series C and ultimately an exit. This role owns capital, forecasting, budgeting, investor reporting, M&A finance, and EPR implementation and architects a function that scales from scrappy to exit-grade. You will own the Finance function at a high-growth, VC-backed fintech at an inflection point, reporting to the General Counsel, working directly with the founders and management team. Your role * Own the full budgeting cycle end-to-end — top-down and bottom-up — working with the founders, department heads, and all teams. You'll run monthly variance reviews, drive quarterly budget control processes, challenge and sign off on procurement and vendor requests, and translate business strategy into financial plans with clear KPIs and milestones. * Build and maintain a robust cash forecasting model, providing regular management updates on burn rate and runway. * Prepare monthly and quarterly updates for board meetings, present financial performance to investors, and field questions on KPIs and progress. * Set up the analytical foundations expected of a Series C/D company. You'll own unit economics, cohort analyses, and profitability modelling; centralise Finance as the single source of truth for financial and operational KPIs; drive data quality improvements across Sales, Analytics, and other teams; and support commercial strategy with pricing analysis. You'll also hire to build out this function over time. * Lead all financial aspects of equity rounds — modelling, due diligence management, and investor responses. Your first major milestone: get bunch Series C ready. * Manage financial due diligence on acquisitions, build M&A models, support target selection, and own Finance's role in post-merger integration. You'll also develop relationships with banks to secure acquisition financing when needed. * Own bunch's banking relationships and build a strong network of German and European banking partners. Manage liquidity optimisation strategies and establish treasury policies for the group. Keep other financial risks such as currency risk in mind and develop mitigation strategies as appropriate (e.g. hedging) * Scope and lead the implementation of an ERP system across the bunch group. * Own existing non-dilutive funding disbursements and lead future applications — including grants and other funding options across our markets. * Lead audits from the Finance side, coordinating with external tax advisors and accountants. Act as primary liaison for all external bookkeeping, accounting, and tax advisory relationships — including cost reviews and optimisation. * Set the standard for excellence in the team, drive process optimisation and automation, and ensure Finance is a high-performing function that's a genuine driver of bunch's growth. About you * 6+ years of progressive experience in an in-house finance role (ideally SaaS or VC-backed environment), PE, reputable management or financial consultancy, and/or investment banking, with at least 3+ years in a leadership role * Proven experience in VC-backed financing rounds post-Series B * Track record of building robust financial models from scratch and comfort working with multi-entity and multi-currency structures * Familiarity with accounting, billing, and spend management tools (e.g. DATEV, Stripe, Moss, Spendesk) as well as ERPs (NetSuite, etc.) * Proven ownership of forecasting and budgeting cycles, not just supporting them * Hands-on now, strategic later as the role grows into a VP level; wants to “do” and build from scratch, not just managing others * Combines excellent technical expertise with the versatility, commercial flexibility and presence to be the strategic finance partner for management and represent bunch to investors and external partners — equally comfortable in the boardroom and in the spreadsheet * Excellent communication skills, i.e. able to translate complex financial data into clear narratives for non-finance stakeholders * High levels of proactivity and solutions-orientedness * Fund industry or fintech experience is a plus, not a requirement * Comfort with operating with ambiguity and building processes where none or few exist * Fluent in English, B2/C1+ German strongly preferred Workplace & Benefits * Benefit from working with a diverse mix of talents, unrivalled energy, and team spirit within a culture of drive and ownership * Take part in a network of people passionate about investment and work closely with the most interesting players in private markets * Flexible hours and a hybrid office setup (3 days/week in office) * 4 remote calendar weeks/year * 28 days of vacation, 2 company days, plus local public holidays * A competitive compensation package * A great tech and work setup with everything you need Hiring process * People Team Interview (30 min) – Meet us & ensure mutual fit * Deep Dive Interview (45 min) – Collaboration, ownership, and culture * Case Study (90-120 min) – Technical skillset evaluation * 2-3 Stakeholder Interviews (30 min each) – Meet the Founders and your most important stakeholders About bunch bunch is building the operating infrastructure for the next generation of private markets. We combine AI-powered automation with deep regulatory expertise to replace fragmented spreadsheets and manual processes with one integrated platform across the fund lifecycle, purpose-built for private markets heading toward $32 trillion in Assets Under Management. We've 4x our ARR in 2025, crossed 150 fund managers and 12,000 LPs on the platform, and just closed our $35M Series B in May 2026. We're looking for ambitious people who want real ownership of hard problems, and who care about building infrastructure that actually matters to the people using it. ____ At bunch, we're committed to an inclusive environment where diversity is valued and celebrated. We provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants. We process personal data in line with applicable laws (including GDPR). See our Privacy Policy for details on your rights and how to reach us.
Raisin is the world’s leading platform for savings and investment products. Founded in 2012, the FinTech connects consumers with banks in the EU, the UK and the US. This gives consumers better interest rates and banks a diversified form of refinancing. Our vision is to offer savings and investments without barriers and thus open up the global 160 trillion euro market. Raisin currently employs more than 800 people from over 75 countries worldwide. Today, the platform holds over 80 billion euros in assets from more than one million investors which have accrued over 5 billion euros in returns. Team As the architects of Raisin’s bank partnerships, we own the end-to-end relationship with our partner banks, ensuring their growth and seamless integration into our marketplaces. We are a high-visibility team managing a diverse portfolio of key accounts and mission-critical projects. Sitting at the intersection of product, tax, and technology, we serve as the primary communicators of change, directly impacting the savings products available to millions of consumers. Your team of five is strategically split between Berlin, focused on the German market, and the UK, focused on the British market. Your Responsibilities Stakeholder Management * Building, managing and being an escalation contact for relationships with internal key senior stakeholders as well as those of our partner banks on a day-to-day basis. * Leading internal and external meetings with senior stakeholders independently, while ensuring to keep senior Raisin stakeholders informed and involve them where applicable. * Creating opportunities, initiating and closing negotiations with partners with minimal support. * Ensuring reporting on the progress of relationships and projects to pertinent stakeholders in a timely manner and using respective tools. Team Management * Leading complex team setups, based in different geographies / remote and ensuring strong team spirit. * Building high performance teams, selfless collaboration, and leveraging the strengths of team members to achieve collective goals. * Proactively handling team capacity and making required changes to enable the team to perform on their day tasks and ensure smooth onboarding of new joiners. * Being a sparring partner for junior as well as senior team members and helping them to resolve complex situations. * Setting up on-site meeting strategy that ensures the team travels to meet partners and the Raisin team in person on a regular basis. Market & Product Expertise * Having in-depth understanding of our banks’ requirements, customer needs and ensuring our partner banks succeed on the Raisin platform, working closely across-departments. * Having an in-depth market understanding, running market research and analysis to support the decision-making. * Supporting daily operations. Your Profile * Language Proficiency: you possess professional fluency in both English and German as mandatory requirements for this role. * Industry Experience: you demonstrate a 5+ year track record of managing relationships within financial services, banking, or high-growth startup environments. * Leadership Excellence: you provide a 2+ year proven track record of leading teams and driving collective success. * Professional Role Model: you embody a positive work attitude and serve as a standard-bearer for the team's professional conduct. * Continuous Learning Mindset: you demonstrate a willingness to learn and apply new knowledge, plus train and develop team members. * Strategic Organization: you define clear strategies, plan capacity, set priorities, and manage projects in alignment with overall business needs. * Operational Engagement: you maintain a hands-on approach to daily business operations alongside your primary leadership responsibilities. * Communication & Negotiation: you utilize clear, effective communication and advanced negotiation skills to manage complex stakeholder relationships. * Technical Proficiency: you work comfortably with CRM tools, G-Suite, and MS Office, with a "nice-to-have" familiarity with AI and Data tools. * Resource Management: you prioritize tasks effectively and manage time and resources efficiently by proactively delegating when necessary. * Strategic Contribution: you provide consistent input on business strategy and suggest proactive solutions that extend beyond your immediate scope. * Interpersonal Navigation: you demonstrate proven interpersonal skills and the ability to manage stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally. Join our mission, join our team – and grow with us! At Raisin, we care about each other and it is one of our top priorities to foster an open and caring environment in which everyone feels welcome and comfortable. Our culture is strongly driven by our ambitious team, which connects more than 75 different nationalities. As part of our team, you will benefit from: * Employee Development Budget of €2,000 and four full training days per year. * Flexible working hours, home office and 30 vacation days. * A company pension scheme (Betriebliche Altersvorsorge), which we support with 20%. * Enjoy more than 50+ different sports with Urban Sports Club: We subsidize your membership with more than €20 per month. * Do you miss being in the office? The Deutschland Ticket gets you there, which we subsidize with €25 per month. * Love cycling? With JobRad, lease the bike of your choice and enjoy tax savings, plus Raisin covers your monthly insurance costs. * Hungry all the time? Snacks, daily fresh fruit as well as drinks provided at the office. * You are moving from another country or city to join us? We may support your relocation. Raisin Applicant Privacy Policy We value diversity and the unique experiences each individual brings. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone, regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.
YOUR MISSION AT VOI As Head of Operations Strategy (Germany) you will report to the General Manager and set Voi’s operations strategy across the region, driving scalable, efficient, and high-performing operations. In this role, you will define operating models, optimise cost and performance, and ensure strong alignment between local markets and central functions to support business growth and operational excellence. This will include: Strategy & Alignment * Developing, communicating and implementing the regional operations strategy in close partnership with local and central stakeholders, ensuring alignment between markets and functions to support business growth and operational excellence. Operating Model & Performance * Developing and evolving operating models (including 3PL, workforce management, and service design) to enable scalable and efficient operations. Managing budgeting, forecasting, and cost performance, partnering with FP&S to drive financial discipline. * Overseeing unit economics, ride performance, and utilisation to inform city-level P&L decisions and market profitability. * Building and evolving performance frameworks (KPIs, dashboards, routines) and oversee data and platform management across the region, ensuring high-quality data, strong adoption, and actionable insights. * Identifying, monitoring, and preparing for city launches while delivering high-impact operational initiatives (e.g. feature rollouts, warehouse sourcing, fleet swaps, WFM model changes, 3PL implementations). Analytics & Optimisation * Driving operational and rider analytics, translating insights into actions that improve performance while balancing cost and rider experience, and addressing critical operational issues and misalignments. Leadership & Team Development * Supporting and developing the operations strategy team by setting clear goals and aligning work with strategic priorities. * Acting as a senior strategic partner to local teams * Contributing to global operations discussions, sharing insights to support cross-market alignment and capability development. WHAT YOU NEED TO EMBARK We are looking for an analytical, strategic operational leader with great interpersonal skills and the ability to influence and align stakeholders on operational initiatives with clear business outcomes. In addition, we believe the right person has: * Professional fluency in German and English * Bachelor’s degree in operations, engineering, business or similar. * 6-10 years’ experience in operations strategy, logistics/field operations, or a high-growth environment. * Proven experience managing budgeting, forecasting, and operational cost performance. * Strong analytical capability with experience in deep data analysis and translating insights into strategy. * Experience driving complex, cross-functional initiatives and influencing senior stakeholders. * Strong understanding of operational models, including 3PL and workforce management. * Experience managing and developing high-performing teams. * Experience using AI in a role-specific context, with a focus on continuously improving output quality. Don’t meet every requirement? If you are excited about this role and our mission, and have relevant, transferable skills, we encourage you to apply - even if you don’t check every box. WHY VOI? Working at Voi is more than just a job; our People Promise includes a personal voyage where you will grow as a professional and be a part of a team and culture that builds something meaningful for society. In addition to this you’ll have the opportunity to: * Join Europe’s #1 micromobility operator and one of the fastest-growing scaleups * Get “skin in the game” through our employee stock options program and have a key role in driving our operational success in Germany. * Work with inspiring, motivated and fun colleagues towards a shared mission * Join the micromobility-revolution and be a part of creating sustainable cities made for living, free from noise and pollution.