Finance Specialist & Grant Application Specialist

Nacre is seeking a detail-oriented Finance Specialist to join our finance team. In this role, you will manage day-to-day accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial operations, while also leading non-dilutive funding acquisition by identifying and applying for grants across our portfolio companies. A core responsibility of this role is implementing modern financial tools and automation to streamline processes across all accounting and reporting workflows. Working Hours: Working hours for this position are based on Central European Time (CET). Reports To: Finance Manager Key Responsibilities Accounts Receivable (AR) & Accounts Payable (AP) Oversee end-to-end AP workflows, including invoice intake, verification, approval routing, and batch payments. Manage AR by issuing invoices, tracking collections, following up on overdue accounts, and maintaining healthy cash flow. Reconcile bank feeds, merchant processors, and credit card transactions with core ledgers. Process Automation & Workflow Optimization Identify manual bottlenecks in financial administration and implement automated solutions using Google Apps Script, AI tools (e.g., Gemini), and custom workflows for tasks like automated invoice capture and payment processing. Leverage advanced Excel/Google Sheets functions (VBA, Power Query, Apps Script) and modern accounting platform tools to automate recurring schedules, data aggregation, and status tracking. Financial Analysis (FP&A) & Compliance Support preliminary financial modeling, budget tracking, and monthly variance analysis. Collect and clean raw financial inputs from portfolio companies into standardized reporting templates. Assist with tax schedule preparation, tax compliance, and maintaining digital audit trails. Grant Application & Management Source, evaluate, and submit applications for government grants, tax credits, and non-dilutive funding opportunities for portfolio companies. Gather required documentation, prepare supporting financial schedules, and maintain structured tracking for compliance and disbursement timelines. Qualifications Education: certified accountant; background in business management or an MBA is an advantage. Experience: 1–3 years of professional finance or accounting experience, preferably from a reputable audit firm (top 10). Tax Expertise: Direct experience or a foundational background in Tax compliance and schedules - advantage. Core Skills: Solid understanding of double-entry accounting, AR/AP operations, and basic FP&A principles. Technical & Automation Aptitude: Strong proficiency with advanced spreadsheet automation (Power Query, VBA, Google Apps Script), familiarity with leveraging AI tools for data extraction/workflows, and experience with modern accounting software. Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills are required for all business communication and documentation. Soft Skills Pro-active: You take initiative to solve problems before they escalate. Self-starter: You thrive in ambiguity and are comfortable driving projects forward with minimal supervision. Self-learner & Eager to Grow: You have a growth mindset, constantly seeking new knowledge and adapting to new technologies and processes. Interpersonal Skills: You build strong, collaborative relationships with stakeholders and team members, communicating clearly and effectively.