Visiting Finance Analyst

### About the Role A fast-growing, Series A/B EdTech startup based in Berlin is looking for a **Visiting Finance Analyst** to join its Finance team on a full-time, on-site basis. This is a rare early-career opportunity to work directly alongside senior leadership — including the Director of Finance & People — and gain hands-on experience building a modern finance function from the ground up. You'll have real ownership of workstreams, direct access to decision-makers, and a front-row seat to how a high-growth tech company manages its finances. The company operates a widely used AI-powered learning platform with tens of millions of users globally across more than 30 countries. ### What You'll Do * Work directly alongside the Director of Finance & People as a hands-on contributor, acting as a trusted right hand across projects and priorities. * Prepare decision briefs and support cross-functional initiatives, keeping projects on track across Finance, Growth, Engineering, and Legal. * Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes and coordinate with external auditors. * Contribute to accurate, reliable financial reporting across multiple jurisdictions. * Assist with operational controlling, including budget planning, financial forecasting, and liquidity tracking. * Build monthly reports, conduct ad hoc deep dives, and translate data into clear, decision-ready analysis. * Identify and implement automation opportunities using AI tools, low-code platforms, and smart integrations to reduce manual workflows. * Help evolve the finance function from static reporting toward dynamic, AI-enhanced financial intelligence. * Coordinate with external tax advisors, auditors, and legal providers. ### What We're Looking For **Must-haves:** * Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a degree program 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 processes. * Proficiency in Excel and hands-on experience analyzing financial data to generate reports and inform decisions. * Experience supporting month-end, quarter-end, or year-end close processes, audit coordination, or multi-jurisdiction financial reporting. * Experience with financial planning tasks such as budgeting, forecasting, or liquidity tracking. * Experience using automation tools, AI applications, or low-code platforms to streamline finance or operational workflows. **Nice-to-haves:** * Prior internship, coursework, or project experience in finance, accounting, controlling, or consulting. * Familiarity with German accounting standards (HGB) or IFRS reporting requirements. * Familiarity with BI tools or data visualization platforms for financial dashboards. * Experience working in a high-growth startup or technology environment. **Mindset & soft skills:** * Proactive, self-driven, and pragmatic — you take ownership without being asked. * Strong analytical thinker who can turn messy data into clear, actionable insights. * Genuinely curious about AI tools and the future of finance automation. * Comfortable working closely with leadership in a lean, fast-moving team. ### Location & Work Arrangement This role is based **on-site in Berlin, Germany**. Candidates must be able to work from the Berlin office full-time. **Visa sponsorship is not available** for this position. ### Compensation & Benefits Compensation details were not provided for this role. You'll gain exceptional exposure to startup finance leadership, real ownership of impactful workstreams, and a strong foundation for a career in finance, strategy, or operations within the tech industry. Find [Jobs in Germany](https://www.arbeitnow.com) on Arbeitnow