ABOUT INPLANET
We are an impact-driven, remote-first, ClimateTech (CDR) startup headquartered in Germany and Brazil to reverse climate change and make tropical agriculture more regenerative, low-carbon, and sustainable. We are currently working with Enhanced Rock Weathering in tropical agriculture, focusing on Brazil. We do that to create a liveable planet for future generations and, specifically, to regenerate soils and ecosystems, grow nutritious food, and increase food security and sovereignty in the tropics. Our stakeholders and clients are from all over the world.
People-first, Performance Culture: We believe that focus on people and performance can co-exist with the right cultural vision. Our philosophy is to blend these two essential components. The Rocket symbolizes our commitment to peak performance, excellence, and reaching new heights. The Heart represents our dedication to our people, fostering empathy, compassion, and genuine care for every team member’s well-being.
We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion! We are proud to have an internationally growing team and we are designing our people practices to serve psychological safety, belonging and authenticity.
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ABOUT THE ROLE
Are you passionate about finance and eager to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic environment?
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Finance & Administration Assistant to join our vibrant team. Working closely with our Finance & Administration Lead and other key stakeholders, you will be at the heart of our financial operations, ensuring smooth and efficient processes. This role is vital in maintaining our financial integrity, ensuring payroll accuracy, and supporting the business in various finance-related tasks.
In this role, you will be responsible for managing a significant volume of data and overseeing various manual processes essential to our finance operations. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and integrity in all tasks. You will play a crucial role in maintaining and processing financial records, supporting administrative functions, and contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of our finance department. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for precision, we encourage you to apply.
The Rock-Star will have a solid foundation in finance, exceptional organizational skills, proactive initiative, and the ability to work independently in a remote environment.
If you are ready to contribute to our team and grow your career in finance, we encourage you to apply!
Practicals:
- You’ll report to: Finance & Adm Lead
- Team: Finance
- Location: Remote
- Start date: As soon as possible
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist in maintaining and managing payroll processes, ensuring team members are paid accurately and on time.
- Support payment processes, including booking payments, accounting, invoicing, and approvals, while ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
- Provide general administrative support to ensure smooth business operations.
- Assist team members with financial tasks and queries, and collaborate with various departments to provide financial support.
- Develop skills and knowledge in financial control, with the potential to grow into a controller role. This position offers a pathway for learning and career advancement within the company.
YOU CAN BE A ROCK-STAR IF YOU HAVE
- Degree in business, accounting, finance, or a related field.
- Focused on outcomes with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- A fast learner, not afraid of making mistakes.
- Driven by climate impact.
- Strong proficiency in Excel.
- Basic understanding of finance procedures and cash flow management.
- Background in accounts payable and accounts receivable.
- Knowledge of finance and accounting principles.
- Strong analytical skills and experience with business analytics are a plus.
- Project management skills, including implementing new tools and processes, are a plus.
- Experience of Agile working in a startup environment is a plus.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
LIVING OUR VALUES
At InPlanet, we have a big vision of solving climate change, and we are looking for individuals who are genuinely passionate about making a positive difference in the world of Carbon Removal Solutions. As a fast-growing startup, we are also in the process of identifying and further articulating our culture and key values on which we hold each other accountable in the company. These values are also an important part of our selection process for this role:
- Trust: You believe in being kind and transparent in the workplace, fostering an environment where trust thrives and collaboration flourishes – #thereforeachother
- Drive: You possess an innate drive to take action with a hands-on, can-do attitude, propelled by the urgency of now – #Igotthis, #yougotthis
- Impact: You dream big and are committed to making a meaningful difference in the world, aligning with our overarching mission to address climate change – #bigsolutionstobigchallenges
BENEFITS
- Salary expectations and our comp philosophy are openly discussed in the first interview with the goal of managing expectations fairly.
- Share options to make you feel like an owner.
- Home Office Budget
- Fully Remote: Join us from anywhere within the CET (- 4-hour time zones).
- Personal development budget of EUR 500
- Language Programme Monthly Allowance
- 34+ days annual leave
- Maternity/Paternity leave
- The opportunity to be autonomous, make a huge difference and belong to a vision.
- Occasional off-sites in Brazil yay!
- MacBook to fuel your productivity
INPLANET COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY
At InPlanet, our philosophy revolves around ensuring fair and unbiased compensation and equitable equity pay, coupled with competitive benefits, across all regions where we operate.
The reason behind our salary range being wide or undefined at the first stages of the interview is because of our international presence and globally distributed workforce, we utilize geo ranges to account for varying pay differentials, forming a crucial part of our global compensation strategy to remain competitive across diverse markets as we expand our reach.
These ranges are determined by role, level, and location, recognizing the nuanced demands of each market. The actual base pay for the selected candidate is influenced by factors such as location, skills, experience, training, business requirements, and market dynamics, with the range subject to potential adjustments in alignment with our commitment to fairness and transparency.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Roughly 6 hours across 4-6 weeks from CV-screening.
- Interview with Talent & People Partner or Head of People (values & motivation)
- Interview with the Hiring Manager (required core skills and competencies)
(optional third interview)
- Challenge with 3+ team members (specific task, preparation needed)
- Verbal reference check & psychometric profiling
- Offer
HOW TO APPLY
- We kindly ask you to submit your CV in English, as this is the main language we use here at InPlanet (unless it is justified to be in Portuguese).
Being an equal opportunities employer is very important to us, and we are committed to ensuring that no applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions which cannot be shown to be justifiable. We design our processes to be fair and equitable, and we believe in continuous learning.
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