Are you a finance professional passionate about building and optimizing financial operations in a fast-paced, high-growth tech environment? Do you thrive on hands-on execution in a complex global environment and making a tangible impact?

If so, applike group is looking for a (Junior) Finance Manager in Hamburg to join our talented team of 500 people in Hamburg, Boston, São Paulo, Tokyo, and Singapore and help us secure our exciting growth journey within the mobile app economy.

At applike group, we're building innovative mobile gaming and entertainment experiences that reach millions of users worldwide. We move fast, embrace new technologies, and value a collaborative, results-driven culture.

Find the whole world in one office. Boost your career with awesome people!

What you will do:

Support setup and management of foreign entities: Assist with the financial aspects of global expansion, including entity setup, intercompany transactions, and local compliance.

Assist with tax compliance: Help ensure adherence to all relevant tax regulations and support tax structuring initiatives for domestic and international operations in close collaboration with our shareholder's tax experts.

Support accounting and closing processes (HGB & IFRS): Assist in day-to-day accounting and group closing tasks according to local GAAP (HGB) and IFRS policies to maintain accurate financial records.

Develop and implement financial policies and procedures: Create scalable Finance processes that support our rapid growth while maintaining effective internal controls.

Contribute to financial reporting: Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, management reports, and analysis for internal and external stakeholders.

Contribute to financial planning and analysis: Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning initiatives.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams: Provide financial insights and support to business units, product teams, and senior leadership.

Who you are:

You have a solid foundation in financial principles and 2–4 years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, or auditing roles, ideally in a fast-paced or international environment.

You have initial practical exposure to accounting, financial reporting, and tax compliance .

Having experience with the setup and support of foreign entities , navigating international financial complexities, is a plus.

You have a hands-on mentality and are eager to dive into the details to get things done effectively.

You're a strong communicator who can explain complex financial concepts to both financial and non-financial audiences at various levels.

Crucially, you are proactive, detail-oriented yet pragmatic, and excited to build and shape finance in a dynamic startup environment.

You are open-minded and interested in accounting-related projects, e.g., implementation of e-invoicing or AI-based processes and efficiency improvement.

You're fluent in English and German (minimum C1).

Candidates with an audit background, experience in a Big4/consulting firm, or previous experience in a tech startup/scale-up are welcome.

Fuel for the Journey: Benefits to Support Your Ambitions

Invest in Your Future : Regular feedback and our development program support your growth, helping you expand your skill set and achieve your career goals.

Easy Arrival to applike : From signing to settling in Hamburg, we’ve got you covered. Need a visa? No problem. Ready to build your new life and career at applike in Hamburg? We support every ambition - from learning German to a relocation bonus that helps you settle in and make Hamburg feel like home.

Live Your Best Life, at Work and Beyond : We work in a hybrid setup with 3 core office days, plus flexible working hours. Enjoy 30 vacation days, 3 weeks of remote work per year, and free access to an in-house gym with lots of different fitness classes and mental health support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Thrive Where You Work : Enjoy the Alster Lake view from our central office with top-notch equipment, fun open spaces, and a large variety of snacks and drinks.

Join the Community! Participate in regular team and company events, including hackathons and social gatherings. We work together, and we celebrate together, too.

Our mission is to create an inspiring work environment for amazing people to achieve extraordinary things. Be part of it !

Skip writing cover letters. Tell us about your most passionate personal project, your desired salary, and your earliest possible start date. We are looking forward to your application!

We welcome applications from people who will contribute to the diversity of our company.