About us

Climate change is accelerating, with meat production as a major driver. Yet billions of people love eating it, and global consumption continues to rise. At Project Eaden, we believe the solution lies in creating a new generation of delicious, animal-free meat that billions can enjoy—helping save the planet in the process.

Join us now as we scale operations in a fast-growing, purpose-driven startup.

Your mission

If you have strong finance experience and are passionate about supporting the financial growth of innovative companies, this is your chance to manage day-to-day financial operations for a company reshaping the future of food. Join us now as we scale operations in a fast-growing, purpose-driven startup.

In this role, you’ll manage daily financial operations and support strategic financial planning. You'll oversee accounting processes, financial reporting, and budgeting activities while ensuring accurate financial management and compliance as we scale our innovative plant-based food operations.

This is more than a job—it’s your opportunity to turn ideas into action and help tackle one of the planet’s most pressing challenges. Let’s build a sustainable future together.

Key responsibilities

• Financial Operations Management: Oversee day-to-day accounting operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, collections and general ledger management. Ensure accurate and timely financial record-keeping and transaction processing.
• Financial Reporting: Help prepare annual financial reporting including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements. Support management reporting and provide financial analysis for decision-making.
• Cash Flow Management: Monitor cash position and coordinate with teams on payment scheduling and cash management.
• Cost Accounting: Support in cost accounting processes including product costing, inventory valuation, and production cost analysis with data.
• Compliance & Controls: Work closely with external accounting to ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal financial controls. Support audit processes and maintain documentation for regulatory and tax requirements.
• System Management: Work with and optimize financial systems such as SAP, Finway/Moss, Datev, and related processes. Support ERP implementation and data accuracy across platforms.

Your profile

• Professional Experience: 3-4 years of finance or accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing, food industry, or high-growth companies. Experience with financial reporting, budgeting, and cost accounting.
• Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field. Ideally with an accounting professional certification.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with ERP systems, finance platforms like SAP B1, Finway and Moss, Datev, accounting software, experience with financial reporting and budgeting processes, knowledge of cost accounting and manufacturing finance, and strong Excel and financial modeling skills. Proven ability to use AI in finance and accounting.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail. Experience with financial analysis, variance analysis, and performance reporting.
• Communication Skills: Good written and verbal communication skills for financial reporting and cross-functional collaboration with operations, sales, and management teams.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Understanding of accounting standards, tax requirements, and financial compliance. Knowledge of food industry financial regulations preferred.

Why us?

Why you should apply now

• Scaling Big: We’re at an exciting inflection point, transitioning from a pilot phase to scaling operations. Be part of something transformative and build it from the ground up.
• Top-Tier Backing: We’re supported by world-class VCs and angels who share our vision and believe in our mission.
• The Time is Now: Food needs a massive transformation. Join us in creating irresistible, sustainable food that inspires billions to switch away from animal-based meat, fast!

A word on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We embrace diversity and equal opportunities for all. Shared values and alignment with Project Eaden’s purpose matter most to us. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of age, color, national origin, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or marital status.

Workspace and culture

We’re building something massive—a gentle giant in the food industry. Our team thrives on collaboration, and we believe in the power of face-to-face communication to move fast and work effectively. Currently, we spend most of our time together at our workplace in Berlin to nurture our team spirit and culture. As we grow over the next few years, we aim to evolve into a more distributed workplace, blending the flexibility of remote work with the strength of our shared values and connection.

Get on board! Apply now!

Ready to make a difference? We can’t wait to hear from you!