Transform 800 000 hectares of greenhouses into fully-autonomous unmanned food production sites At Eternal we re building the future of sustainable food production Our mission is to convert the world s existing greenhouses into unmanned facilities that can produce fresh food year-round - addressing the critical need to double food production by 2050 while facing severe labor shortages water scarcity and climate challenges Your Role As Finance Controller you ll be a cornerstone of Eternal s finance team ensuring financial accuracy compliance and clarity across our fast-scaling operations This isn t just about bookkeeping you ll be building the systems and processes that allow us to scale robotics across global greenhouses with confidence You ll be answering questions like How do we ensure financial discipline while growing fast How do we build reporting processes that work across countries How do we provide leadership and investors with a transparent view of Eternal s financial health You ll have genuine impact and responsibility from day one touching accounting reporting compliance investor support and cross-functional collaboration Think of yourself as the guardian of Eternal s financial foundation enabling our vision to scale globally What You ll Do Build scalable processes Help us design and implement controlling and reporting processes that can scale across multiple countries and product lines From setting up ERP tools to standardizing reconciliations you ll ensure our finance backbone grows with the company Oversee financial operations Take ownership of core accounting and transaction processes from accurate bookkeeping and reconciliations to timely monthly closes Monitor compliance and controls Ensure Eternal s operations meet local statutory requirements while building robust internal controls that prevent errors and safeguard assets Financial reporting and analysis Prepare accurate and timely financial reports providing leadership and investors with explicit insights into company performance Investor and audit support Collaborate on investor reporting packages assist with audits and ensure Eternal meets the highest standards of transparency and reliability Collaborate in cross-functional initiatives Finance at Eternal is a partner function You ll work directly with Operations Product and Engineering teams to support strategic and day-to-day decisions Qualifications Core Requirements All Levels Bachelor s or Master s degree in Finance Accounting Business Administration or a related field strong foundation in financial reporting and controlling Professional certifications e g CA CPA ACCA are a plus Analytical problem solver You love diving into numbers spotting risks and ensuring accuracy Exceptionally organized without being rigid You can close the books on time while staying flexible in a fast-moving startup Outstanding communicator You can translate financial outcomes into a story that leadership and investors understand Proactive mission-driven You take ownership without being asked and are motivated by Eternal s mission to revolutionize food production Comfortable with ambiguity You thrive in an environment where processes are still being built and the playbook hasn t been written yet Experience Levels New Graduate Entry Level 0-2 years Recent graduate or final-year student in finance accounting or business Strong academic record and internship or project experience in finance controlling Eagerness to learn and grow while supporting core financial operations Early Career 2-5 years Professional experience in controlling audit or financial reporting Comfortable managing reporting cycles reconciliations or compliance processes Ability to work cross-functionally and provide financial clarity to business teams Senior Level 5-8 years Proven track record in controlling and financial operations in a scaling company Experience leading audits implementing ERP financial tools and building internal controls Ability to mentor junior colleagues and take ownership of full financial reporting cycles Strategic thinker who balances detail orientation with long-term perspective Why Eternal Shape our financial foundation This is your opportunity to design and own the controlling and reporting backbone of a robotics company You ll create the processes tools and controls that define how Eternal scales responsibly across multiple countries Build from scratch Instead of inheriting legacy systems you ll implement modern workflows and financial structures that enable Eternal to operate with transparency speed and accuracy as we grow globally Impact at scale Your work will directly support the teams building technology to transform 800 000 hectares of greenhouses worldwide into sustainable autonomous food production facilities By ensuring financial discipline you ll empower Eternal to deliver on its mission Growth opportunity Join at a stage where your contributions will shape how Eternal s finance function operates for years to come From entry-level roles to senior leadership there is clear potential to grow into a career-defining position Flexible global culture Work with a distributed team across Cologne and Bengaluru helping Eternal manage its international footprint while collaborating with world-class engineers operators and leaders Apply now Ready to help revolutionize global food production If you re excited by the prospect of working directly with founders to scale a company that matters we d love to hear from you We re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds who demonstrate exceptional capability and share our mission Eternal is building unmanned food production sites that can sustainably produce fresh food year-round Backed by world-class investors and partnering with leading agricultural companies we re turning the vision of fully-autonomous unmanned greenhouses into reality