Payroll & Finance Administrator (m/f/x)

Location: Stuttgart, Germany

(Fully Remote within the DE) 

 

Who You’ll Work For: 

 

At Makersite, we're pioneering the future of sustainable product development and digital collaboration. As a leading platform for product lifecycle management (PLM), we empower companies to make smarter, more sustainable decisions across their entire supply chain. Our cutting-edge software enables teams to design, prototype, and manufacture with transparency, efficiency, and responsibility—reducing environmental impact while optimizing performance.

 

We're a fast-growing, innovative company that thrives on creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning. If you're passionate about technology, sustainability, and creating meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you. Join us and be a part of shaping the future of manufacturing and product innovation. 

 

Who we're looking for: 

As our Payroll & Finance Administrator, you’ll play an essential role in supporting our payroll and finance operations. You will ensure all processes run smoothly and effectively while serving as a key link between our Finance team, HR department, legal team, and external payroll experts. Here are your main responsibilities:

 

• Payroll Processing: Manage timely and accurate payroll processing for employees in Germany, adhering to local regulations.

• Benefits Administration: Oversee employee benefits administration to ensure our team are well-informed about their options.

• Employee Data Management: Maintain accurate and confidential employee records in our HR and payroll systems.

• Month-End Reconciliations: Assist with month-end financial reconciliations and reporting.

• Expense Management: Process employee expenses in alignment with company policies and manage expense reporting tools.

• Team Collaboration: Facilitate communication between HR, legal, and our external payroll teams to streamline administrative tasks.

• International Payroll Support: Assist with payroll for employees in the UK, Austria, and support Employer of Record processes for hires in the US and other European countries.

• Manage the end-to-end invoicing process: including the creation, distribution, and tracking of client invoices to ensure accuracy and timely delivery in accordance with company policies and contract terms.

• Oversee payment processing activities, including reconciling accounts, verifying payment documentation, and coordinating with vendors and internal departments to ensure timely and accurate disbursement of funds.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of payroll administration experience, ideally within a scale-up environment.

• Experience in B2B SaaS companies is a plus.

• DATEV qualification is highly desirable.

• Strong knowledge of payroll regulations and practices in Germany, with an understanding of UK and Austria payroll preferred.

• Proficiency in payroll software and expense management tools.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with a focus on attention to detail.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in both German and English.

What We Offer: 

 

• Competitive Salary – We reward your skills and experience with a compensation package that reflects your value. 

• 30 Days Paid Time Off – Take the time you need to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance. 

• Remote-First Flexibility – Work from anywhere in the EU, with the option to collaborate in person at our offices in Stuttgart, Berlin (role dependent). 

• Generous Learning & Development Budget – We invest in your growth, providing ample resources for personal and professional development. 

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