About the role
TL;DR
Support financial close, reporting, planning, and automation in a fast-growing EdTech startup.
- •This is a hands-on finance role sitting within the Finance team of a fast-growing EdTech startup, working directly alongside senior leadership.
- •You'll contribute across financial close, reporting, planning, and process automation
- •gaining real ownership and a front-row seat to building a modern finance function from the ground up.
- •Key Responsibilities Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes and coordinate with external auditors.
- •Contribute to accurate financial reporting across multiple jurisdictions.
- •Assist with operational controlling, including budget planning, forecasting, and liquidity tracking.
- •Build monthly reports, conduct ad hoc analyses, and translate data into clear, decision-ready insights.
- •Identify and implement opportunities to automate manual workflows using AI tools, low-code platforms, and smart integrations.
- •Requirements Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a degree programme in business, finance, economics, or a related field.
- •Professional working proficiency in both German and English, written and spoken.
- •Foundational knowledge of accounting principles sufficient to support financial close and reporting.
- •Strong Excel skills and experience analysing financial data to generate reports and inform decisions.
- •Experience supporting close processes (month-end, quarter-end, or year-end), audit coordination, or multi-jurisdiction reporting.
Required skills
ExcelFinancial ReportingBudgeting
Domain expertise
edtech
Tech stack
ExcelPowerPoint