Executive Assistant (m/w/d)

FREENOW

Location: Hamburg, Berlin or Barcelona! At Freenow, we are on a mission to empower smarter mobility decisions, helping people to move freely and cities to thrive.  We are looking for an Accounting Shared Services Specialist to join our Finance team! Be ready to work in a multinational, diverse, highly motivated and collaborative team who strives for excellence and likes to have fun.  Are you ready for your next ride? ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- YOUR DAILY ADVENTURES WILL INCLUDE: * Posting incoming invoices (incl. account assignment of invoices in accordance with local GAAP and IFRS) * Creating and posting intercompany invoices * Control of the invoice approver workflow to ensure compliance * Creating and executing payment runs * Booking banks * Support with month-end closing * Maintenance of open debtor items * Processing feedback from customers * Checking employee travel expense reports in accordance with company and legal requirements, as well as payment and posting * Processing and archiving general accounting correspondence ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE: * Relevant professional experience in accounting  * Completed commercial education, a comparable qualification, or relevant professional experience * Proficiency in MS Office and modern IT systems * Experience with accounting software, preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365 (Navision, Business Central) * Ability to work collaboratively, with a proactive approach and the capacity to quickly understand new topics * Good written and spoken German and English skills are required due to regular communication with stakeholders ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BENEFITS & PERKS IN A NUTSHELL: * Flexible working arrangements * LinkedIn Learning * Sabbatical & special leave policies * WeRoad partnership * Birthday, 24th + 31st December off * Short term EU work policy * Mobility Credit   * Employee assistance program     Plus more local benefits depending on your work location!   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION: Freenow is an equal opportunity employer and we consider qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or age. We want you to grow and evolve, bring your true self to work.  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT FREENOW: Freenow by Lyft empowers smarter mobility decisions, helping people to move freely and cities to thrive. Through our multi-mobility app, we feature broad options for everyone across 9 European markets and over 180 cities. Millions of passengers can access services including taxis, private hire vehicles, carsharing, car rental, e-scooters, e-bikes, e-mopeds, and public transport within a single app. In July 2025 Freenow was acquired by Lyft, a global mobility platform, which connects riders and drivers for billions of rides across North America and Europe. Together, Freenow and Lyft are creating a more caring and connected world, with transportation for everyone. We are a global, diverse, highly motivated, and collaborative team that strives for excellence and likes to have fun. Ready for your next ride?

FREENOW

Location: Come and join us in Hamburg, Berlin or Barcelona! Freenow by Lyft empowers smarter mobility decisions helping people to move freely and cities to thrive. We are looking for a Procurement Manager. This highly visible role is focused on strategic stakeholder management and advanced negotiations. The Procurement Manager will deliver both savings and strong relationships with new and existing vendors. There is a significant focus on business partnering and execution. The role holder will own strategic business units to drive improvements in products and services for the best prices and terms. Please submit your CV in English ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- YOUR DAILY ADVENTURES WILL INCLUDE: * Together with internal stakeholders you will define the purchasing roadmap of your spend categories, supporting both ad-hoc spend >25K as well as significant contracts with key vendors 0.5 - 5M  * You will work alongside other Procurement Managers covering a diverse range of categories that will include: - Tech (SaaS, Infrastructure, Hardware & Licensing) - Professional Services & Human Resources - Real Estate (Property, Facilities & Services) - Marketing (specifically Digital & Offline Media) * You will negotiate beyond the basic negotiation practices to deliver maximum value for Freenow by Lyft, also in very difficult negotiation positions * You will analyze the current and future spending as well as the current purchasing procedures * You will establish and maintain positive relationships with key strategic suppliers * You will represent Freenow by Lyft in supplier negotiations * As a service provider for the whole group you will gain cross-functional trust and respect, and will build expertise for strategic categories  * You will identify and drive improvement initiatives aiming to optimize costs while ensuring best quality services * You will ensure that the procurement process is followed consistently * You will help to design and implement a purchasing system ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE: * At least 3 years experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or management consulting with a focus on procurement * You have deep negotiation knowledge and can apply advanced negotiations skills in different negotiation strategies  * You possess strong analytical capabilities, with a proven ability to synthesize complex data sets into actionable procurement insights that drive strategic decision-making and cost optimization. * Ability to support multiple annual spend cycles with specific examples of the addressable spend identified and savings achieved * You seek feedback from others, as you see potential in it to grow and develop * Proven track record of negotiating with partners from a range of different European Countries, having a good awareness of procurement practices and standards from different markets (ideally: Germany, UK & Ireland, Spain but open to other markets) * You are confident to go into internal discussions and win the other side through strategically communicated arguments * Solid understanding of processes and the confidence to manage projects and people successfully * You have fluent spoken and written English skills (German is a plus) and are able to combine them with strong communication skills * You have a good working knowledge of Google tools, and Excel ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BENEFITS & PERKS IN A NUTSHELL: * Flexible working arrangements * LinkedIn Learning * Sabbatical & special leave policies * WeRoad partnership * Birthday, 24th + 31st December off * Short term EU work policy * Mobility Credit   * Employee assistance program     Plus more local benefits depending on your work location!   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION: Freenow is an equal opportunity employer and we consider qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or age. We want you to grow and evolve, bring your true self to work.  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT FREENOW: Freenow by Lyft empowers smarter mobility decisions, helping people to move freely and cities to thrive. Through our multi-mobility app, we feature broad options for everyone across 9 European markets and over 180 cities. Millions of passengers can access services including taxis, private hire vehicles, carsharing, car rental, e-scooters, e-bikes, e-mopeds, and public transport within a single app.  In July 2025 Freenow was acquired by Lyft, a global mobility platform, which connects riders and drivers for billions of rides across North America and Europe. Together, Freenow and Lyft are creating a more caring and connected world, with transportation for everyone. We are a global, diverse, highly motivated, and collaborative team that strives for excellence and likes to have fun. Ready for your next ride?

Sumup

TAX PROCESS AND OPERATIONS LEAD   ABOUT THE TEAM SumUp's Tax function sits at the heart of a business that has recently moved into a tax-payable position across more than 35 entities, menaing cash tax is now a material line item that the CFO, finance leadership, and investors need to forecast, manage, and explain with precision. The Tax team is responsible for corporate income tax and transfer pricing compliance across the group, and is now building the infrastructure to match the scale and scrutiny that comes with that responsibility. This is a build role. As Tax Process and Operations Lead, you'll own the design and implementation of SumUp's tax accounting and financial reporting framework from the ground up, creating the methodology, models, controls, and tooling that underpin how tax positions flow into financial statements, management reporting, and cash forecasting. You’ll lead the end-to-end design of how tax technical positions are translated into financial reporting, management reporting, and cash forecasting outputs — partnering closely with Tax, Accounting, Controlling, FP&A, and Treasury to define the processes, controls, data flows, and automation requirements that make this scalable across the group. If you're energised by building something that genuinely matters, and doing it in a live, deadline-driven environment — this role is for you. WHAT YOU'LL DO * Design and implement the end-to-end framework for tax accounting and financial reporting, including ETR calculation, tax provision methodology, cash tax forecasting, and Pillar 2 / GloBE entity-level calculations * Act as the primary bridge between the Tax team's technical positions and the wider finance organisation, ensuring methodology is clearly documented, understood, and consistently applied * Work closely with Tax Technology and SAP specialists to build structured, automated data pipelines that replace manual processes, using tools such as SAC, Alteryx, and AI-supported workflows * Support the controlling team in reviewing tax notes in financial statements, uncertain tax position memos, and tax provisions, ensuring outputs are accurate, auditable, and delivered on time * Establish and maintain model governance: version control, change logs, audit trails, and a 4-eyes review process that meets pre-IPO and statutory audit standards YOU'LL BE GREAT FOR THIS ROLE IF… * Demonstrated hands-on experience producing tax provisions under IAS 12 across multiple entities in a multinational environment, with strong working knowledge of deferred tax accounting, ETR calculation, and uncertain tax position measurement * Strong accounting background with the ability to read, challenge, and reconcile financial statements at entity level, combined with experience in transfer pricing operational execution * Working knowledge of Pillar 2 / GloBE sufficient to implement entity-level calculations against a Tax-provided methodology * Experience building and governing financial models in a planning tool (such as SAC or similar), with advanced Excel skills including Power Query and Data Tables * Comfort working across functional boundaries — able to translate complex calculation outputs clearly for non-technical audiences including CFO, FP&A, and auditors * Strong ERP experience, preferably SAP, and fluency in written and spoken English WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN SUMUP * 🌎 Opportunity to work with SumUppers globally on large-scale fintech products used by millions of businesses worldwide, from our Berlin office. This involves an office-first setup * 🌈 Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: be part of a workplace that values and promotes diversity, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone's perspectives are respected and embraced * 🚀 Enrolment onto our Virtual Stock Option programme: you will own a stake in SumUp's future success * 📚 A dedicated annual L&D budget of €2000 for your individual development, which can be used to attend conferences and/or advance your career through further education * 💶 A corporate pension scheme where we match up to 20% of your contributions * 🏖 Generous time off: enjoy 28 days of paid leave plus public holidays and special leave days * 🏋️ Numerous other benefits such as Urban Sports Club subsidy, Kita placement assistance, subsidised office lunches * 🌴 Break4me: 1-month sabbatical after 3 years of service * 🔗 Referral Bonus: earn additional rewards by referring talented individuals to join the SumUp team ABOUT SUMUP Be empowered to do more that matters. At SumUp, we're on a mission to empower small businesses across the globe by providing simple and affordable tools that allow them to thrive. Today, over 4 million businesses in 37 markets rely on SumUp as their financial partner to manage payments, finance and customer relationships. Our commitment to small businesses is reflected in our diverse team of over 3,000 SumUppers from over 90 nationalities, united by global collaboration and an innovative mindset. Our core values lay the foundation for who we are and what we stand for, shaping our work culture and driving our success. We foster inclusivity and a continuous learning culture, providing a safe space for personal and professional growth. Our differences make us unique and strong as we strive to create an environment where everyone belongs and feels supported, no matter how they identify. SumUp is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, actively seeking and embracing diversity in our workforce. We don't make hiring or employment decisions based on race, colour, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age or any other basis protected by applicable laws or prohibited by company policy. Our commitment extends beyond recruitment to creating a safe and respectful workplace where harassment of any form is strictly prohibited. Discover more about our culture and opportunities on our careers website, and follow our journey on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok. Job Application Tip We recognise that candidates feel they need to meet 100% of the job criteria in order to apply for a job. Please note that this is only a guide. If you don’t tick every box, it’s ok too because it means you have room to learn and develop your career at SumUp.