Senior Finance & Accounting Specialist

About Earthpulse

Earthpulse turns satellite data into a competitive advantage. We build AI-powered Earth Observation solutions that transform complex geospatial data into practical tools for risk assessment, operations, and decision-making.

Our platform helps industries such as energy, infrastructure, logistics, and sustainability make the right decisions as we translate for them complex Earth Observation signals into clear, actionable insights.

The role

As the company grows, we are looking for a hands-on, detail-driven Senior Finance, Accounting & Legal Operations Specialist to strengthen our internal financial and operational backbone.

This role goes beyond day-to-day accounting. You will help bring more rigor, visibility, and control across three critical areas:

accounting quality and close processes
more complex finance operations
legal and contractual coordination

You will work closely with leadership, support and supervise internal administrative/accounting work, and act as a stronger internal counterpart to external finance and legal support.

What you will do

Finance & Accounting Operations

Oversee the quality and consistency of day-to-day accounting operations handled internally
Support and strengthen the work currently managed by the admin/accounting function
Lead more complex accounting and finance operations, including: fixed assets and amortization, debt and loan accounting, accruals and adjustments, reconciliations and close support, revenue recognition across SaaS, grants, and projects
Maintain accounting quality control in Holded, including: classification consistency, balance reviews, issue detection and cleanup
Support monthly and annual close, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely execution
Prepare structured financial outputs to support management reporting and decision-making
Coordinate tax matters with external partners (VAT, CIT, Social Security, etc.)
Prepare and maintain rolling cash flow forecasts and monitor liquidity

Finance Control & Process Improvement

Maintain a clear close calendar and ensure required documentation is complete and on time
Improve finance processes, controls, and documentation
Reduce dependency on external support for non-strategic finance tasks
Help improve billing control and revenue recognition readiness, coordinating with project and delivery teams where needed
Ensure finance workflows are more robust, traceable, and scalable

Legal & Contractual Operations (Support)

Support contract and legal document coordination
Liaise with external legal advisors
Help maintain order and consistency across agreements and documentation
Improve follow-up, version control, and documentation discipline

What we are looking for

5–8+ years of experience in finance, accounting operations, or a similar role

Strong practical knowledge of:

Spanish accounting operations
reconciliations
month-end close
accruals, amortization, and debt accounting
Experience taking ownership of more complex finance topics, not only administrative accounting
Ability to supervise and improve accounting/admin workflows with rigor and sound judgment
Experience working with ERP tools; Holded is a strong plus
Strong Excel / Google Sheets skills
High attention to detail, strong ownership, and ability to work independently
Structured, reliable, and comfortable operating in an evolving environment
Advanced English level

Nice to have

Experience in startup, SME, or scale-up environments
Experience in companies working with projects, grants, or public funding
Familiarity with legal and contractual coordination in growing companies
Experience coordinating with external accountants, CFO support, or legal advisors
Exposure to SaaS, technology, or data-driven businesses

What we value

We are looking for someone who:

brings clarity and control where processes are still evolving
can distinguish between what is urgent and what is important
is comfortable combining precision with pragmatism
strengthens internal discipline without creating unnecessary bureaucracy
takes ownership and helps the company operate with more maturity and less founder dependency

Why join Earthpulse

Join a mission-driven company working at the intersection of AI, Earth Observation, and real-world impact
Play a key role in strengthening the company’s internal maturity and scalability
Work closely with leadership and help build a more robust financial and operational backbone
Be part of a team turning complex data into practical business value

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.

Rooted in rigour

We are scientists who build software and understand business. We stand out for blending scientific proficiency, product development, and commercial expertise. Our models are EU-validated and audit-ready because our clients operate critical infrastructure where being wrong is expensive and dangerous.

Champion sovereignty

Your data, your models, your control. We build tools that integrate with your infrastructure and ensure you can walk away with your IP intact. We design API-first, support on-premise deployment when needed, and maintain the highest compliance standards when enhancing our models with your company data.

Empower experts, trust outcomes

We hire exceptional people and give them the autonomy to solve critical business problems their way. We share context openly so people can make informed choices and hold them accountable for results, not processes.