About the Role
This Finance Engineer role sits at the intersection of finance operations and technology, reporting directly to the Director of Finance & People at a Series B EdTech company. You'll act as a strategic force multiplier — both running core financial processes and building the automated, data-driven infrastructure that will power the company's next stage of growth.
What You'll Do
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Own key financial processes including monthly, quarterly, and annual close, and coordinate with external auditors.
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Drive operational controlling: budget planning, financial forecasting, and liquidity management.
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Prepare decision briefs and lead cross-functional finance initiatives alongside senior leadership.
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Build and deliver monthly financial reporting with data-driven analysis to support growth and investment decisions.
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Identify and implement finance workflow automation using AI tools, low-code platforms, and smart integrations.
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Support financial modeling for growth and innovation projects, acting as a sparring partner to the management team.
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Manage relationships with external tax, audit, and legal advisors across multiple jurisdictions.
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Help build the company's digital finance backbone, including intelligent dashboards, predictive KPIs, and scalable ERP/treasury architecture.
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Serve as the connective tissue between Finance & People and functions such as Growth and Engineering.
What We're Looking For
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1–3 years of finance experience, ideally from a Big 4 advisory firm or a high-growth startup environment.
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Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field from a strong academic background.
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Solid grounding in German accounting standards (HGB) and familiarity with IFRS.
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Strong FP&A skills: budgeting, forecasting, controlling, and liquidity management.
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Advanced Excel proficiency and comfort using AI tools to enhance and automate daily workflows.
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Familiarity with BI tools or low-code platforms is a plus.
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Fluent in both German and English (written and spoken).
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Proactive, self-driven, and energised by building from scratch in a fast-paced startup environment.
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Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary range: €50,000 – €60,000 per year. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
Location
On-site in Berlin, Germany.