About the Role
This is a hands-on finance working student position embedded directly within the Finance & People team of a Series B EdTech platform. You'll work closely alongside the Director of Finance & People to keep core financial processes running smoothly while helping to build AI-powered workflows and intelligent dashboards that strengthen the company's financial infrastructure.
What You'll Do
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Support day-to-day finance operations and keep cross-functional topics moving in partnership with the Director of Finance & People.
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Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes and coordinate with external auditors.
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Help ensure accurate financial reporting across multiple jurisdictions.
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Prepare monthly reports, maintain trackers, and handle ad hoc data pulls and analyses as part of operational controlling.
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Identify and pilot opportunities to automate manual finance workflows using AI tools, low-code platforms, and smart integrations.
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Support coordination with tax advisors, auditors, and legal providers.
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Act as a bridge between Finance & People and teams such as Growth and Engineering.
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Contribute to building intelligent dashboards and KPI trackers that form the foundation of a digital finance backbone.
What We're Looking For
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Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's programme in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
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Available for approximately 20 hours per week with a preferred commitment of 6–12 months.
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Strong analytical skills and solid Excel proficiency (formulas, pivot tables, data analysis).
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Comfortable using AI tools daily and eager to automate workflows; familiarity with low-code platforms is a plus.
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Basic understanding of German accounting practices is a plus; curiosity about IFRS is welcome.
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Fluent in German (written and spoken); strong English proficiency is also required.
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Proactive, self-driven, and pragmatic — a builder mentality with enthusiasm for working directly with leadership.
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Prior internship or working student experience in finance, consulting, or a high-growth startup is a plus, but not required.
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Must be eligible to work in Germany without visa sponsorship.
Location
On-site in Berlin, Germany.